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Our top choices for California hostels

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1. Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (961 reviews)
"Great, simple stay"
Canada
Wai Kit
The price is ￥7,898
￥8,984 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Stay Classy Hostel
A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a modern design.

2. Boutique HomeStay

Boutique HomeStay
1.0 star property
Mid City
5.8 out of 10, (203 reviews)
"There was a kitchen & dining area & bathrooms on each floor. Both of those made the stay convenient stay for me. Also located near K-town near shops & downtown area."
United States
Ocea
The price is ￥4,013
￥4,574 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Boutique HomeStay
A wooden deck with a stone bench, a metal chair, and hanging plants.

3. The Rumi Hostel

The Rumi Hostel
2.0 star property
Mid City
7.8 out of 10, Good, (391 reviews)
"Good and decent breakfast and good wifi!"
United States
Heejin
The Rumi Hostel
An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a pergola, and a green wall.

4. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Ocean Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (593 reviews)
"Short walk to beach and anything else you want to do!!!!"
United States
linda
The price is ￥10,446
￥11,798 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

5. Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"So close to everything"
United States
Mia
The price is ￥10,471
￥11,937 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
A modern living room with a round wooden table, two chairs, a potted bonsai tree, and a large plant.

6. Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
1.0 star property
Vermont Square
7.2 out of 10, Good, (204 reviews)
"Loved my stay."
United States
Senen
The price is ￥10,585
￥12,067 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
A spacious courtyard with a central fountain, seating areas, and string lights.

7. HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Santa Monica
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (973 reviews)
"Comfortable beds, clean bathrooms, inviting, comfortable, felt safe"
United States
Yvette
The price is ￥16,310
￥18,789 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
A coastal road leading to a pier with a view of the ocean and beach.

8. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (257 reviews)
"Great and cheap stay with great and friendly staff and just as friendly guests."
United States
Prahlad
The price is ￥22,082
￥25,174 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
A multi-level interior with a staircase, wooden doors, and a balcony with plants.

9. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (699 reviews)
"Thank you for a great stay!"
United States
Karin
The price is ￥17,410
￥19,804 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Gaslamp Hostel
A lobby with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table with books, a blue staircase, and a wall with a map and text.

10. HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (479 reviews)
"Amazing stay! Felt safe and had everything we needed the whole time !"
United States
Paris
The price is ￥14,014
￥16,317 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a herringbone floor, and pendant lighting.

11. Bposhtels San Francisco

Bposhtels San Francisco
2.0 star property
Union Square
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (30 reviews)
"Everything was good😊"
United States
Vinoth
Bposhtels San Francisco
A modern lounge area with a large window, a blackboard with a map, and a seating arrangement with orange cushions.

12. Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (403 reviews)
"good location with clean bed!"
Canada
Hyun kyung
The price is ￥16,582
￥19,286 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
A hallway with green doors, a restroom sign, and a paper towel dispenser.

13. Randolph Hotel

Randolph Hotel
1.0 star property
Huntington Park
7.0 out of 10, Good, (304 reviews)
"Skip this dump!"
United States
Grantlin
The price is ￥8,823
￥9,265 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Randolph Hotel
The storefront of Hostelling International 521 Market with a clear view of the entrance and a person inside.

14. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (737 reviews)
"Fantastic , friendly and beautiful atmosphere."
United States
Majid
The price is ￥11,310
￥12,888 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
A beach with a pier extending into the ocean.

15. ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
1.0 star property
Hermosa Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (289 reviews)
"I was a bit worried about staying in a hostel, but didn't need to worry as the staff were excellent, the location stunning, view amazing and all in all had a great stay."
United Kingdom
Jemma
The price is ￥14,305
￥16,308 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas, a large window overlooking a street, and a mounted television.

16. Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel
1.5 star property
Union Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Best place to stay in sf"
United States
Tamara
The price is ￥10,922
￥12,834 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Orange Village Hostel
A modern kitchen with grey cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden floor.

17. Green HomeStay

Green HomeStay
1.0 star property
Historic South Central
6.4 out of 10, (77 reviews)
"Great property "
United States
Juan Bosco
Green HomeStay
A kitchenette with a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a plant. There is a door leading to another room.

18. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (475 reviews)
"Easy to check. Clean and nice place"
United States
Frankie
The price is ￥9,201
￥10,720 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
An outdoor seating area with a purple sofa, a round table, and a wooden deck.

19. The Rosemary Silverlake

The Rosemary Silverlake
3.0 star property
Hollywood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (306 reviews)
"Cool place"
United States
William
The price is ￥13,802
￥21,113 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
The Rosemary Silverlake
A display cabinet with various travel memorabilia, including a model ship, postcards, and a sign for San Francisco.

20. Amsterdam Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (253 reviews)
"Awesome place"
United States
Cesar
The price is ￥12,177
￥14,307 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Amsterdam Hostel
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Top California Hotel Reviews

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles

8/10 Good
"Great"
Terry 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles

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California Hostels information

Number of reviews
5,393
Accommodation
109 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥4,574
Highest Price
￥25,174

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