Cute hotel in convenient area - close proximity to plenty of restaurants and shops. Depending on…read moreroom size, it can feel a bit cramped inside, but overall, I recommend it because it's clean, safe & there are free bananas in the lobby! Can't beat that! Also, there is a good-sized shared space kitchen area to reheat leftovers and a large chill waiting space.

Convenient, Clean, and Great for a Night Out in Redwood City…read more We stayed at Kasa Niche for one night while seeing a show at Club Fox, and it totally hit the mark. Location-wise, it's fantastic--right downtown, just steps from bars, restaurants, and the theater. It's perfect if you want to go out, have some fun, and not deal with driving afterward. Check-in was done via keypad, and while it took a minute to figure out, Kasa sent super helpful messages every step of the way. I really liked the self check-in concept, and the communication made it feel smooth and supported. There was a staff member on site that night, which was a nice touch--even though we didn't see them, it was comforting to know they were around. Our room was clean and stocked with thoughtful amenities: snacks, water bottles, a welcome note, a coffee maker, fridge, and even a sound machine and earplugs (which came in handy--being right above the front entrance, we could hear people outside on the sidewalk). Also worth noting: the curtains weren't blackout, so the room wasn't super dark in the morning. Light sleepers might want to check if any rooms have darker shades. The bed was firm, not our usual preference, but fine for a short stay. Housekeeping did a fantastic job--everything felt fresh and spotless. Parking isn't on-site, but there's public metered parking nearby and a small loading zone out front to drop off your bags. Would definitely stay here again for a night out in Redwood City. It's a clean, modern, and well-thought-out space in a great location.

Unbeatable Location Nestled in Fort Mason, it's steps from…read moreFisherman's Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, and stunning bay views--yes, you can see the Golden Gate Bridge from your window. Historic + Cozy Vibes Housed in a former military building, it blends rich history with a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere. Budget-Friendly + Social Clean, affordable rooms with a fun international crowd. Perfect for solo travelers, backpackers, and anyone wanting community. On-Site Café + Kitchen Grab a bite or cook your own meal while swapping stories with fellow travelers. Adventure-Ready Bike rentals, walking tours, and easy access to Alcatraz, Chinatown, and Golden Gate Park. Eco-Conscious They're seriously green--with sustainability efforts baked into their mission.

Staff shook me awake one morning in the middle of my stay and ordered me to move to another bed in…read morethe same room. Apparently they moved me to another bed in their system to accommodate other bookings, but never notified me about it. When I complained to the staff they blamed me, saying that I should have known. I'm in town for an event that went until early morning and didn't go to sleep until 7am, so they made me lose a night of sleep. Great location and value but ridiculous policy and aggressive behavior from staff.

I love this hostel. Been staying here for over ten years when I visit San Fran and it never fails…read moreto exceed my expectations.

Don't stay here and here's why- -. The only good thing about this hostel is location. It's old, the…read morerooms are outdated and smell like mold. Bathrooms are uncomfortable because they aren't properly ventilated. Usually cold and no common space to put items or hang toiletries as you shower. Now let's get into a real issue : The management here is incompetent and racists my opinion (which could be appealing to many, esp in today's climate) - Here's why - I booked a stay, showed up and my room was given to someone else and because of their mistake, THEY put me in a 3 bed bunk with two family members. Meaning one large bed unit that had 1 queen below and two attached bunks above. Weird. I never asked to be in this room, but according to them it's all they had and it was late so I went along. Upon entering the room, I was greeted by the family members (two brothers) the oldest of them seemed to be a bit off but the younger was cool. I knew by the demeanor of the oldest he didn't want me in the room but the youngest, completely tuned into me. I could barely get unpacked, he was very, very happy that I came into the room. Long story short I caught the brothers in an act and it all made sense why they would be sharing a bunk bed as brothers 18 and 27 yrs old. The older brother was leading very weird interactions with the younger brother who was of age but this had to be going on for a while, bc the younger brother thought it was normal, Until I brought it to light. I attempted to do what I could to disrupt this obvious pattern by calling out this behavior to both of them especially the older brother. Of course he got upset and had a grip on his younger brothers thoughts and decisions and the younger brother shut down but thanked me when he was alone. They were from another country, my hands were tied. Any who, I never mentioned anything else but almost 6 months later I go to return and was denied. Management not even telling me why just barely stating something involving a text from my previous stay. Basically accused me of sending "inappropriate" messages that I never sent. Not only that, never questioned or asked for truth or detail just made a decision based on hearsay. My response was and is, if I sent any text to a grown adult, that's my business and it would have NEVEr been in appropriate but again that's my business- furthermor I had to get the number to do that. So if someone really did receive a text from me as a grown adult person, why wouldn't they say something while there? How did I get the number? Why wasn't there and uproar or some issue while I was there? I'll tell you why- because the management at this hostel has always been envious and jealous of me any time I stay. I have a level of confidence that they don't like, complimented with my rich brown town and they can't stand it. I also mind my business and don't participate in the BS. They hate it. So any person that gave them any slight reason (although false) they took it as fact. Even if it was fact, again, we're grown adults not a daycare. AND this hostel should have known something was up with a 27yr older brother sharing a bunk attachment unit with his 18 yr old brother. That's not their business right? Yeah so why would a text be their business ?? Goofy people. Any how, spend your money and time elsewhere. I gave them time to respond and they never did so here we are. Be cautious, Stay elsewhere.

B-Love's Guest House is an oasis that is hard to write a review for. Nestled in the heart of West…read moreOakland, "B-Love" hosts a part-hostel, part-private accommodation that seems to be able to meet any need, and has met mine for 1+ month in multiple stays now. In the two times I stayed here while commuting through the Bay Area, it was a gamble who I could share my kitchen or bathroom with.. but I always felt at peace as soon as I arrived. The "vibe" is curated as much as the artist hosting the space. "B-Love" stays around the home sometimes like a caring manager rather than an overbearing landlord. It was always good to see her around to update her on the house supplies, or just to hang out. She is a wealth of knowledge and history that comes along with the guest house and beautiful garden. However, she is also not in your business overall so if I ever wanted to ask for an accommodation in my room, or a question about the house, she was readily available on email or phone and happy to answer, as well as the other workers who are around regularly to clean up and help. The home sits in the heart of West Oakland, which might not have the best grocery stores, but you will encounter 3-story murals of the Women of the Black Panthers on the way to the Black-owned co-op grocery store (Mandela). You can also learn what a "food desert" is when they close at 8pm if you're carless, but you can also learn the goodness of local shopping when you hit the local liquor store (Sharif's) that makes sure to have your avocados and tortillas all the same. I would stay at B-Love's again and again. I miss the garden when I stay miles away visiting the Bay Area. Thank you for always catching me in my travels!

This lovely guesthouse in Oakland host 2+ nights airbnb style stay with a wonderful garden at the…read moreback and other shared facilities needed. It's in a great location closed to a bart station to SF or San Jose. Very convenient. The owner was very nice and caring. I enjoyed the stay and her gallery, gaden, etc. love this place!! Truly home sweet home. Totally recommend!!

This place was a life saver. After driving 7 hours from Los Angeles. I decided to stay here last…read moreminute. I was hesitant at first because it doesn't look like a Hilton or 4 seasons lol. But the place was very cozy and warm. The rooms are nice and clean and they offer complementary coffee, hot Choclate, lattes, breakfast etc. More then anything I was impressed by the staff. They made me feel welcomed and right at home. Especially the young gentlemen at the front Fnan, this guy is world class people and was very nice. Felt like I've known the guy for years even though I had only just met him. Thank you so much Alpine and Fnan for hosting us comfortably at your hotel.

While the room interior was fully remodeled and looked really nice, my stay was ruined by multiple…read moreissues. The room itself was quite spacious, but it completely lacked a closet or dresser to store clothes, which makes no sense given how much empty space there was to add them. The check-in process was also a letdown, as they use a "virtual assistant" screen with a remote worker from another country instead of a face-to-face on-site employee. My biggest complaint was the noise and lack of sleep. The AC/heating unit was so incredibly loud that we had to turn it off and just suffer through the cold night. On top of that, the walls are paper-thin; we were woken up at 3:00 AM by neighbors loudly fighting and arguing about money and drugs. To make matters worse, the curtains are not blackout, so bright morning light flooded the room and woke us up super early. Finally, they hit us with a hidden $10 parking fee that was not disclosed until check-in. After already paying over $171 on Agoda, finding out about extra fees at the desk is a terrible experience. Paying $181 total for a nice-looking room with this many random issues and poor sleep means I definitely would not stay here again.

This is the cleanest, best appointed hostel I've stayed at yet (out of about 12 I've stayed in)…read more Very friendly and accommodating staff. They have the little things readily available that make for a better stay. Sometimes hostels forget basics, but not this one! They thought of everything. They have coffee beans, coffee grinder, and 3 ways to make coffee available. They have various loose leaf teas, including chamomile for nighttime :) Highly recommend! Oh and my goodness the hike to the beach is a MUST!

Despite its lovely location in the coastal hills of Point Reyes, this place has significant…read moredrawbacks at a high price point. Good: Very pleasant staff and other guests. Historic old farmhouse with wonderful NPS interpretive history display covering a wall in the living room. Immaculate rooms and common areas. Wildlife: coveys of quail, momentary shadow of hawk chasing lizard. Dark skies. Why we won't go back: We, a married couple, occupied one of the rooms in one of the 4-unit structures. Each of these has a kitchen shared by four rooms. Two rooms share am separated bath and shower. In order of unpleasantness for us: 1. The double bed was too small; one of us kept falling off the edge while the other was squished against the wall all night. 2. Sharing the bathroom with unknown neighbors was awkward. 3. Going from building to building and into one's room required memorizing four separate keypad codes, one of which changed in the middle of our stay. Imagine having to remember all this when it's dark and you need to use the bathroom. 4. The main building has a big kitchen. Some things (like coffee and tea) are supplied. But it is difficult to figure out what is provided for guests and what is available to use. It is difficult to figure out how to cook one's meals when there are a dozen other guests with whom one must negotiate. It is slightly easier in the smaller kitchens. 5. Wi-fi was unreliable. Other than the too-small bed, the worst part of our stay was that someone took away our brown paper grocery bag after we unwittingly left it in the main building upon our arrival. There are mysterious kitchen protocols of where one is supposed to leave one's things, and I never did figure this out. You are supposed to mark your stuff, but we did not realize this until our last morning. When we could not find our food bag, we assumed we;d left it at home, so we did not mount a search until it was too late. We had squirreled away odds and ends of food for our hiking lunch, so we shrugged it off. But we had to drive to Olema for dinner. The first morning, I was very unhappy at not being able to find my coffee. I am not a morning person and hate loud commotion. I almost cried at having to make polite conversation while the neighbors were cooking strange-smelling foods. One kind soul dosed me on caffeine. If this were still a hostel and the price was $50/nite, all this might be fine. But the NPS clearly requires this concessionaire to set prices that compare to the AirB&Bs of Inverness - $200/night. So it is to Inverness that we will go next time.

Honestly, I thought I'd be mugged here, but I didn't haha. There Cal and non-Cal students living…read morehere. Quite a few actually. The living conditions to my standards are horrible but that justifies the cheap stays. Only reviewing so y'all know this place still exists. Have fun~ P.S. call and ask for the real address when you arrive (which is on the same block just different house, it's a security measure they use to prevent crazy party goers from entering the house late and waking everyone up)

Location is excellent. North Berkeley Large Bedroom near U.C. Berkeley (3-blocks), parks and the…read moredowntown, in a good neighborhood within walking distance of Trader Joe's, Gourmet Ghetto and Public Transportation (BART subway transportation to SF). Many nice cafes and restaurants too. Close to the Berkeley Theater District and shops. It has studios, shared and single rooms. The place has large bedrooms with desks and kitchen and bathroom privileges. Great location with parks at the corner and some of the best restaurant including the world famous Chez Panisse Restaurant and Cheese Board a few blocks away. Hardwood floors and tiles. Location is hard to beat. Idea for young entrepreneurs, visiting scholars and students. The spacious rooms have a great deal of natural light and there is a nice backyard to enjoy.

Great non-profit hostel. The grounds are so beautiful, and the scenery is sublime. The staff was…read morehelpful, and love the kitchen (bring your own food) and common areas with games. A few small complaints - the bathroom sink required holding the lever down (annoying - had to turn on the shower to wash my face), and no USB port or power outlet near each bed like some other hostels, although they do have a power outlet in the room, and wifi. While you're in the area, check out Fitzgerald Marine Reserve during low tide to see the sea critters, and walk the Devil's Slide Trail. If you're new to hostels, google "tips for staying in a hostel". It's not a hotel.

I was going to chalk my experience up to just a grumpy old lady but after chatting with another…read moregroup who went in after us I'm going to change that to grumpy old racist lady I proposed to my girlfriend down the street from here and we came here to take some pictures with the lighthouse, upon passing the gate we were almost immediately approached by this grumpy old lady. Huffing and puffing yelling at us that this is a private property. I (VERY NICELY) told her that we were under the impression that there was an easement to the beach (which is true), she then goes to say that we didn't sign the digital waiver at the door, ok fair enough, I immediately tell her that we will go right away back up to the gate and sign the waiver. She then proceeds to yell at us about how we are not allowed to do professional photoshoots, okay lady I get that maybe I do look like a model (especially compared to her) but some friends with a camera isn't a professional photoshoot. I once again, nicely explain to her that I just proposed and we're just trying to get a few pics of the location and we will go sign the waiver right away. She proceeds once again to repeat herself about the waivers which I don't understand because I already said we would go sign it right away and her talking is actually what is preventing from us from going to sign the waivers. She then ironically says "it's unfortunate that this is what you will remember from your engagement day" like what?! LADY if you know you're ruining our day why are you doing this? but fear not it did not ruin our day because I will not let some old hag ruin my day so I once again tell her we will go sign the waivers, she then has the balls to tell me that "this is a non-profit, there is a donation box at the door" ok PAUSE I would be MORE than happy to donate $50, even $100 to your location but not after the way you just treated us. We end up walking back up to the gate to sign the waivers and run into another couple making their way down the hill. I jokingly told them to make sure they signed the waiver or they would get yelled at to which they told me they didn't and proceeded down the hill. We ended up running into them at the parking lot again and they told us that they lady gave them no trouble even though they didn't sign the waiver. I jokingly said to them it's probably because of race (we are asian, they were Caucasian) to which they replied that they really may have been the case because they had no trouble at all. It's unfortunate such a beautiful location is run by such an old grumpy lady. I 100% own it that we should have signed the waiver upon entry but if rules exist they should apply to everyone regardless or age/race/gender/etc.. and on top of that once I already told her we would go sign the waivers she could have easily sent us about our way but I can't imagine why she felt the need to continuously lecture and yell at us.

Booked here to stay the night before our flight, bonus they also have a long term parking lot for…read morethose flying. Check in was easy, its a large property with multiple buildings. We were on the 2nd floor in the 2nd building. Outside of the hotel looks much rougher than the inside. The room was clean, be aware there is no microwave or fridge in the rooms. Water in the shower takes quite a bit of time to get warm enough to get in, they did not provide wash cloths or soap on the sink only shower gel affixed to the shower wall. The door between the sink and bathroom/shower area was a pocket door that was loud & squeaky (not a big deal with just my spouse and I) the fan in the bathroom did not work and there was a large patched hole in the pocket door that was painted an odd color. We were here just for the night and we were really didnt sleep much with the excitement of our upcoming flight. Budget friendly. There is also an ihop right next to the lobby so you can eat around the clock.

I ready to hotel through hotel dot com, and when arrived at the room, this is the condition that I…read morewas not happy with. I requested a refund and went to another hotel and they avoided all my emails and would never answer the phone. To this day, i've still not received my refund. The lady that I did speak with was very limited in what she could do. She referred it to her boss. No refund.