Simply a great hostel. From the moment that I stepped into this hostel it felt like I was among friends. It's a fairly small hostel, but that is one of the reasons it has such a great vibe. You can take part on the group activities that vary by day. Staff is great and they really make you feel welcome. Communal area is quite modest but then again when you are travelling you are most likely outside of the hostel most of the time. Location is really good! Walk distance from the BART but still it feels safe to go out in the night time. I can definitely recommend!