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1. Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (946 reviews)
"Great, simple stay"
Canada
Wai Kit
The price is ¥7,865
¥8,946 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Stay Classy Hostel

2. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Ocean Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (582 reviews)
"Love staying at Samesun, close to beach plenty things to do within the area!"
United States
linda
The price is ¥9,578
¥10,817 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

3. Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
1.0 star property
Vermont Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (194 reviews)
"I loved this place"
United States
Nabila
The price is ¥10,318
¥11,763 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

4. Boutique HomeStay

Boutique HomeStay
1.0 star property
Mid City
5.8 out of 10, (197 reviews)
"Everything was great! The hostel was clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the overall atmosphere was welcoming. The location was convenient, and I had everything I needed during my stay. Great value for the price. I had a very pleasant experience and would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended!"
United States
Uuganbayar
The price is ¥3,912
¥4,460 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Boutique HomeStay

5. The Rumi Hostel

The Rumi Hostel
2.0 star property
Mid City
7.8 out of 10, Good, (386 reviews)
"Better breakfast"
United States
Monet
The Rumi Hostel

6. Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Location is really good right in front of a metro station in Hollywood, safe neighborhood! Have breakfast and free water"
United States
Dan
The price is ¥12,088
¥13,781 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

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, (963 reviews)
"Best hostel"
Canada
kaito
The price is ¥15,899
¥18,315 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

8. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (253 reviews)
"Great and cheap stay with great and friendly staff and just as friendly guests."
United States
Prahlad
The price is ¥14,351
¥16,359 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

9. HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (472 reviews)
"Amazing stay! Felt safe and had everything we needed the whole time !"
United States
Paris
The price is ¥13,661
¥15,906 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

10. Bposhtels San Francisco

Bposhtels San Francisco
2.0 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (27 reviews)
"What i like the most is how pleasant staff Welcoming are and professional, treating Their guests with utmost respect, not to Talk of cleanest just immaculate, pleasant Atmosphere @ found hotel just amazing. The building is beautiful & lovely , most Importantanly you get to wash laundry, Laundry facility on cite that's indeed ☆Accommodating , kitchen as well for ☕️ Coffee, Cupperchino & coffee of your Choice , I always feel wonderful @ found Hotel ( so...
United States
Sannah
The price is ¥5,526
¥8,308 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Bposhtels San Francisco

11. Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (398 reviews)
"The room was clean and the staff was very friendly. Close to many bus stops"
United States
Selina
The price is ¥18,597
¥21,631 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

12. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (683 reviews)
"Thank you for a great stay!"
United States
Karin
The price is ¥15,603
¥17,748 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Gaslamp Hostel

13. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (725 reviews)
"Easy access.. close to everything.. friendly helpful staff.."
United States
Amanda
The price is ¥11,025
¥12,563 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

14. 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

15. Randolph Hotel

Randolph Hotel
1.0 star property
Huntington Park
7.2 out of 10, Good, (295 reviews)
"Clean room staff was very nice lots of shops nearby"
United States
Darren
The price is ¥8,601
¥9,032 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Randolph Hotel

16. ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
1.0 star property
Hermosa Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (284 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 ¥15,868
¥18,089 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

17. Amsterdam Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (251 reviews)
"nice"
United States
qinghua
The price is ¥11,678
¥13,722 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Amsterdam Hostel

18. Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Venice
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (742 reviews)
"Good hostel overall"
United Kingdom
Jack
The price is ¥9,946
¥11,361 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

19. Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel
1.5 star property
Union Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"It can get a little hot inside the rooms but besides that, the private room was a great deal for the price of the night. I always found the shared bathrooms clean and it’s super close to the Moscone and Nintendo Store. I’d definitely recommend if you’re on budget."
Mexico
Eduardo Israel
The price is ¥10,658
¥12,524 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Orange Village Hostel

20. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (470 reviews)
"It’s always a pleasure to stay at chapter"
United States
Shannon
The price is ¥16,972
¥19,772 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
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California Hostels information

Number of reviews
5,967
Accommodation
108 Hostels
Lowest Price
¥4,460
Highest Price
¥21,631

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