What a great stay at Pacific Tradewinds! My brother and I stayed for 9 nights. Staff was friendly and helpful with tips for local sightseeing and eats. The location is great because it is walkable to many different popular spots in the downtown area, Chinatown, as well as the popular Fisherman's Wharf and Embarcadero. They have a bi-weekly calendar of cheap/free events to go to/to do around the city and of course you can always ask what else there is to do around the city. They have shared rooms of up to 6(?) people, I believe, on bunk beds that are bolted to the wall so no squeaky or shifty beds here! The lockers provided under the bed are spacious, too. We were able to fit a carry-on and a backpack in them. The communal area is tidy and the kitchen is well-stocked. They have a fridge for you to use as well as free ramen and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches! There is a stove, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker (?), and blender. They also offer shuttle service to the SFO airport (24/7). Check-in and check-out is very easy, too.