Gaudy's a good place to stay if you have several nights in San-Jose and you're not that party animal. It's rather laid-back and away from party area (walking back home after a night out is sage, but way too far) and it's really quiet after 10 pm, no crowds in the common areas and no noises either. So - perfect... More

Overall the actual hostel is great: tv room, great kitchen area, 2 working computers, fine rooms, decent showers, and a pool table. But the staff was very misguiding in their advice and directions. We went back a second time since it was so highly rated on HostelWorld but again same experience. Fine hostel for passing through, just good to know... More

My husband and I and our two friends got two private rooms upstairs for two nights (Tina and Balcon I think)... they were really nice, and we had a great stay . The breakfast however seems to be pancakes and fruit every day, but it was yummy anyways. Everything seemed to be clean, quality and safe. On our second round... More

Spent two nights in Gaudy's, once on the 1st and the next on the 4th. It was a tale of 2 stays, really. The first one was less than great. Our room was a private room with a large double bed and a single bed. The sheets were clean at first, but by later in the night the single bed... More

We were coming from a non desirable hostel so we were just happy this place was more decent. There wernt many beds for the dorm we wanted so we got stuck for the first night in the one that doesnt have a window. Did not had a good sleep there coz it reeked of old shoe/sock smell and the futon... More

We chose Gaudy's based on the website stating the provide parking, the front desk help made NO effort to rearrange cars so we could park onsite and referred us to a public parking garage 2 blocks away that effectively DOUBLED the cost of our stay as parking was $32.00 for overnight parking!! This was our second time staying here, on... More

San Jose is a noisy city in a country with a noisy culture, so I come to Gaudy's because it is located in a quiet neighborhood. It is spacious with sitting areas, pool table, games, internet computers and free wireless internet. I gave my taxi the directions shown on their website and he came straight to the location, no problem.... More

The location is a bit off from the main road, a few minutes walk. However, I found this to be a plus. When you actually want to get some sleep, you don't have to contend with the sounds of people and traffic like you do with hostels placed on main boulevards. Within 10 minutes walk, there is a Subway, McDonalds,... More

I arrived at 10 and was quickly checked in and shown to my dorm. Quiet, better-than-average mattresses, reasonably dark for sleeping. I found warm water in the shower. Yay! I was able to sleep until 9am, so maybe its location in seemingly a residential neighborhood is a plus in that regard. The drawbacks: It's a bit hard to find. Even... More