This hostel is in a great location, you can get downtown to Market really quickly, you are in the edge of Chinatown, and Montgomery MUNI/BART stations gets you all over the place from Berkeley to the Castro! The team that works there are friendly and welcoming, nothing is too much trouble, there is even a free sock wash so that the dorms stay skink free! The place has everything you need, there is even an honesty cupboard full of essentials. Thanks to everyone working at Pacific Trade Winds, you run a great place, you work so well as a team and all the little things you do make a big difference! I enjoyed my first ever backpacking experience, the place was lively and fun, but quiet when you need to sleep!