San Luis Obispo Hostel vs SLO INN

Same City · San Luis Obispo (CA) Distance: 1.3km
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San Luis Obispo Hostel

★★ 2-Star
8.0 33
San Luis Obispo (CA)
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SLO INN

★★ 2-Star
7.1 77
San Luis Obispo (CA)
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.3 (870)
7.0 (98)
Booking.com
8.0 (810)
6.7 (478)
Expedia
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6.0 (740)
Trip.com
8.0 (1)
6.1 (101)
Overall Average
8.0 (1,681)
7.1 (1,417)

Strengths & Weaknesses

San Luis Obispo Hostel SLO INN
Strengths Strengths
+ Excellent accessibility within walking distance of the Amtrak station and downtown + Many reviews note easy access to Cal Poly and freeway
+ Daily DIY sourdough pancake breakfast + Staff friendliness repeated across reviews
+ Cozy communal areas and garden perfect for socializing + Good value location and free parking for road trips
+ Friendly and helpful staff + Basic room amenities and clean bedding praised
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Daily cleaning policy requires guests to vacate rooms from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM - Room smells, mildew, dust cleanliness issues repeated
- Poor soundproofing due to the historic nature of the building - Old furniture and poor maintenance complaints common
- Facilities feel dated and lack a modern touch - Shower, plumbing, window problems mentioned multiple times

Recommended For

Car-free travelers Backpackers

Recommended For

Budget travelers University visitors Families

Guest Reviews

San Luis Obispo Hostel

Agoda 9.2 Solo traveler

Cozy Victorian-style house with excellent sourdough pancakes every morning.

Agoda 8.8 Solo traveler

Very convenient location just 3 minutes from the Amtrak station; staff are very friendly.

The facilities feel a bit old.

Booking.com 3.6 Couple

Great location and well-maintained communal areas.

SLO INN

Expedia 6.0 Solo

Reasonable price, AC works well

Smelly, unclean, window stuck

Agoda 8.8 Solo Traveler

Friendly staff for road trip, standard motel

Booking.com 3.2 Solo

Convenient for Cal Poly, quiet

Outdated facilities, no WiFi

Trip.com 8.5 Family

Clean and convenient

Trip.com 4.0 Solo

Right by freeway entrance

Small rundown rooms, poor parking

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.3km

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