We had never stayed in a hostel before, but we enjoyed our experience! We tried to book 2 beds in a female-only room, but those weren't available, so Lucky D's put us in a mixed room with the promise that only females would be added to that room. We were very grateful they accommodated us. The bedroom was comfortable. If you want to keep valuables in a locker, there are lockers in the rooms, but you'll have to provide your own lock. Rooms have their own keycards. We were right above the street so unfortunately there was noise outside until late (1 AM). If you're very sensitive to sound, it might be better to request an inside room rather than a window room, as the nightlife of that area (Gaslamp) is active until late. Kitchen was well-stocked and breakfast was simple but good (bagels, fruit, granola bars). Lucky D's doesn't have parking, but there are a number of parking lots and parking structures nearby which are easy to walk to. For our quick overnight stay, it was very affordable and convenient. Lucky D's seems to try to foster a hostel community with nightly activities, so I imagine staying longer would be very enjoyable. Definitely recommended!