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No water, raw sewage, deceitful manager When we arrived on August 5, the manager took our money, told us to go out to dinner and come back around 10pm. It was only when we returned after paying for 3 nights that we found out that the hostel had running water only for one hour at a time intermittently, as there was raw sewerage coming out of pipes at the back of the hostel if the water was turned on. We could not use the toilet or the shower and had no water to drink. This was a deplorable situation and we should have been advised before we paid so that we could make other accommodations. When we complained the woman told us to go across the street and use the toilet at Starbucks!! Unbelievable, unsafe, unsanitary, and a rip off. No one should operate a business like this. — Gayle , United States (2010-08-08) Very rude woman and agressive, suspicious of everything, not friendly When I called and asked questions about the place, a woman answered the phone and was very rude towards any questions about the place; she gave me the impression she was hiding something; maybe she is an illegal alien or maybe she is running the business illegally. I wonder if she has a business license, and If the health department has inspected and approved her business?! If the building is sprinkled for fire protection and if if isn't required to have a handicap access ramp?! I personally went there. When I rang the bell, this African woman with a French accent opened the door; She looked at me with an unfriendly face. She made me feel unwelcome. When I asked her a question, she gave me a mean look and refused to answer. She showed me the place but still refused to answer any questions about the place and about her. I had tried to make a little conversation and make friends with her, but she was very unresponsive and suspicious. I did this because I was checking out the place to make sure I liked it and that it was safe. The other hostels I've been too, have welcoming staff that are friendly and answer any questions you have; not here, this woman was opposite of all; zero customer service, 100% aggressive and unfriendly. I bet if anyone investigates this business, they will find that it is being run illegally, by an illegal alien, who is afraid of the law. I think this hostel shouldn't be called "St. Christopher International Hostel"; Catholic Saints were kind people that loved all people; this place has an opposite atmosphere. — Peter Frank , USA (2010-02-08) Great Hostel! Stayed for nearly two weeks including San Diego Comic Con week and never experienced any sign of trouble or gang activity. The Hostel isn't right in the centre of town but in a nice quiet area and downtown San Diego is easily and quickly accessible by public transport. Also, one of the cleanest buildings I have ever been in hostel or otherwise. Juliet is very helpful and was great for information about where to go and transportation in San Diego, and made a great breakfast. Nothing like any "Zombie" I've ever seen. None of my possessions were stolen during my time here and I had bought a good deal of items while in San Diego and kept them at the Hostel. Highly recommended! — Vealster , England (2009-08-16) An unbelievable "Craphole" I stopped by the St. Chris site while in the San Diego area and found a place that could not succeed in being any worse. The location is on the edge of the "Ghetto Zone" of San Diego -- known for the areas gangs, drugs, and assorted garbage. Apparently the local police agencies frown on this place bringing unsuspecting visitors to the area. As for the location, you are in the true "armpit" of San Diego and, getting anywhere without a car would be disastrous. This place is far removed from anywhere, anything, and anyone you would want to see in San Diego. The place itself -- unless you live in a blighted structure -- is to say the best, a dump. The place is littered with trash, the floors, walls, and furniture were plain dirty. And, the "kitchen area" -- more like a "hotplate and icebox" -- would never ever pass any health department inspection(s) that I know of. The "Zombie-like" Juliet who seemingly serves as the innkeeper is truly a strange-bird and having said that, I would be truly concerned in being a guest and leaving for the day and expecting your belongings to still be there upon your return. — Victor , U.S.A. (2009-04-18)