Pacific Tradewinds Plows Ahead of Other Hostels

Pacific Tradewinds' review by Let's Go City Guide 4th Edition of 2003 as follows: Pacific Tradewinds Hostel, 680 Sacramento St. (Phone 433-7970; fax 291-8801; www.hostels.com/pt), at Kearny St. While other hostels drift aimlessly in the doldrums, Pacific Tradewinds plows ahead of them, its sails filled with gusts of excellence. Super-friendly staff and sardine-can intimacy make this a sanctuary for solo travellers. Linens, laundry, free DSL, no curfew, no lockout, 2 week max. stay. Reception 8am - midnight. Reservations recommended. Single beds in dorm-style rooms $16-24; double beds $16-22 per person; no private rooms. AmEx, D, MC, V.