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Hostel Obispo

1617 Santa Rosa, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Property Type: Hostel
  • Budget accommodation, typically offering shared rooms that may be dormitory style.

TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Based on 6 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3.5 based on 3 reviews Rooms
    • 3.5 based on 3 reviews Service
    • 3.5 based on 3 reviews Value
    • 3.5 based on 3 reviews Cleanliness

Reviews of Hostel Obispo

( 1-6 of 6 )
4 of 5 stars
California
Dec 31, 2007

My boyfriend and I regularly go to SLO. Our usual motel was booked. Other motels were asking for over $150 a room the weekend that we went. I was so happy to get a bed at this hostel. We were told to put our bags in a smaller room. After going out, we came back around 9 pm to find... more

4 of 5 stars
Oxford, UK
Oct 1, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

We hit it off immediately with Buster, (presumably) the owner/manager, who was very amusing and gave us all sorts of useful information about the local area. We only stayed in SLO one night but the hostel was small and clean - more in B&B style than hostel style. We were staying in a dorm for five people, which was small,... more

Sep 9, 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

A very weak hostel. The bedding system is very unsanitary. Each guest is given a clean sleep sack and pillow case, but sleeps on a used bottom sheet. Gross. I don't want to think about what the bites on my stomach are. Extremely regimented. If you love rules, then this is the place for you. From the looks of things,... more

Management response from
Hostelmama, Owner

It really bothers me when people have a negative experience at Hostel Obispo, as we strive to provide a cozy, clean, and comfortable alternative to cookie-cutter motels. Most people who stay with us rave about our high standards for cleanliness and the friendliness of our staff. I'm at a loss to explain the comments of this disgruntled guest, but I...

Jul 11, 2006
4/4 found this review helpful

HI San Luis Obispo (Hostel) I'm sure it would have been a great stay if we would have had a room when we got there. I reserved the room 6 months in advance & then called to confirm it two times before we left. When we arrived they said "sorry, we gave your room away." A family of five, in... more

Management response from
Hostelmama, Owner

I remember this situation well, as I took the original reservation and was on duty at the hostel when the incident happened. The person who wrote to TripAdvisor left out a crucial piece of information, which explains why we did not honor their reservation. The family made their reservation by leaving their credit card information. I told them they would...

Aug 28, 2005
4/6 found this review helpful

I recommend this nice and small hostel to everyone, who travels on budget. I was travelling alone, and didn't want to pay much, so I thought I would try this. It cost me only $20 to stay in a dorm, but it was just fine. Everything was clean, there were enouhg showers, and there was also nice pancake breakfast in... more

5 of 5 stars
Aberdeen, Scotland
Jan 20, 2004
3/3 found this review helpful

Very friendly, very clean, good value and definately recommend it to my friends! more

Reviews of Hostel Obispo

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Hostel Obispo Address

1617 Santa Rosa, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401