You step out and into Gaslamp Quarter. You are at the heart of San Diego nightlife and my friends and I loved every minute of it. I would suggest checking in early because they do run out of parking permits quickly. We, unfortunately, didn't arrive until 8:30 p.m. and had to park in a structure that costs $48 a night to park a car (just a block away from the place). It was a bummer, but it beat parking further and having to walk. Everything about the hostel was fantastic, the shared bathrooms and the common spaces. One of my favorite things about hostels is the culture of meeting fellow travelers, hanging out, and just genuinely hearing others' stories that brought you all together. My friends and I were a group of four, so we perfectly took over one private room for the weekend. Gaslamp was awesome, little Italy was great for food, and Coronado was great for the beach. Overall, enjoyed my stay and will book again next time I am in town.