Gary’s place is perfect for the person that just needs a place to sleep, shower and have a little breakfast or coffee in the morning. It is in a very safe residential neighborhood called Cortez Hill in the City.
The noise was “relative” meaning it is not noisy but it is in a major city so occasionally you hear city noises: like cars, horns, people, traffic and the airplanes which is to be expected.
The place was clean & basic. If you are looking for a unique experience in the look of the apartment this is not the place. If you are just looking for a clean place to sleep, keep your stuff, get up & out to do business, visiting or sightseeing then it just right for that.
There is parking on the street. it is also relatively easy to get a taxi or many forms of public transportation by walking down the hill.
To walk up to Balboa Park, into the center of downtown San Diego or Little Italy, it is just a short 5 to 10 block walk depending which way you walk.
I would recommend Gary’s place if it fits your needs and I would be more than willing to stay there again myself. Great price, GREAT Location!