Some hostels have friendly staff, but that friendliness may only be to check you in. Here at Pacific Trade Winds, each staff member took the time to ask me what my plans were, help me in any way, and they were genuine about it. I often spoke to the staff and other guests which led to long conversations then activities around the city with them. The planned activities were great. Exploring the city with everyone was defiantly more fun than going alone. Pacific Trades Winds is on the top of my list for best hostels.