The temple is across the street from the international district. It has a very unique stone entrance out from there really sets the tone you’re in for.
Although I am pretty confident there was a couple guys selling drugs out front but they are friendly and if you are in their market.. convenient.
The actual temple is basically an office space converted into a Buddhist temple but it is nice.
The host Mike, lives at the temple and is great, good conversation and suggested some good cheap places to eat. At 8:30p he sets up all the beds and dividers. I found the beds pretty comfortable, although it seemed like my bed was the only noisy one.
At 7:30a he comes in and puts everything anyway so you better get up or you’re just going to be a guy sleeping in a bed in the middle of the room with the lights on. But it was good to get up early and explore the city.
You will meet some amazing people who are staying there and hopefully make some lifetime friends. It is a great experience and something I would for sure do again. I’m so glad I didn’t get my own Airbnb. I would have been so bored without the shared spaces.