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1. Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (973 reviews)
"A place to sleep with a nice bathing facility. All I needed while exploring the area."
United States
Andrew
The price is ¥9,629
¥10,953 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Stay Classy Hostel

2. Boutique HomeStay

Boutique HomeStay
1.0 star property
Mid City
5.8 out of 10, (221 reviews)
"It was a different experience, but I loved the culture they are building"
United States
Jerry
The price is ¥4,033
¥4,598 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Boutique HomeStay

3. The Rumi Hostel

The Rumi Hostel
2.0 star property
Mid City
7.8 out of 10, Good, (394 reviews)
"Good and decent breakfast and good wifi!"
United States
Heejin
The Rumi Hostel

4. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Ocean Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (610 reviews)
"Always a great stay!"
United States
Robert
The price is ¥8,828
¥9,971 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

5. Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice place to stay on a budget."
United States
Gene
The price is ¥10,631
¥12,119 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

6. Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
1.0 star property
Vermont Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (218 reviews)
"Loved my stay."
United States
Senen
The price is ¥10,639
¥12,129 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Forty First Place - Boutique 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, (986 reviews)
"Great hostel!"
United States
Rachel
The price is ¥16,467
¥18,969 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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, (271 reviews)
"Highly recommended."
United States
NAYA
The price is ¥18,736
¥21,358 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

9. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (719 reviews)
"Thank you for a great stay!"
United States
Karin
The price is ¥14,421
¥16,404 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Gaslamp Hostel

10. HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (493 reviews)
"it was lovely and they really did have anything you'd need!! i'd book again and would recommend to friends too!!"
Canada
Florence
The price is ¥11,400
¥13,275 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

11. Bposhtels San Francisco

Bposhtels San Francisco
2.0 star property
Union Square
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (32 reviews)
"Everything was good😊"
United States
Vinoth
Bposhtels San Francisco

12. Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (408 reviews)
"Overall great experience. Nice folks, fun areas nearby to walk to. I would stay here again and recommend."
United States
Casey
The price is ¥14,085
¥16,383 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

13. Randolph Hotel

Randolph Hotel
1.0 star property
Huntington Park
7.0 out of 10, Good, (310 reviews)
"Good adorable stay"
United States
Ryan
The price is ¥8,868
¥9,312 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Randolph Hotel

14. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (752 reviews)
"Fantastic , friendly and beautiful atmosphere."
United States
Majid
The price is ¥13,374
¥15,238 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

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, (300 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff who help in a moment's notice no matter what happens during your trip."
United States
Jennifer
The price is ¥11,666
¥13,300 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

16. Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel
1.5 star property
Union Square
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room and very helpful staff"
United States
Slavi
The price is ¥9,350
¥10,987 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Orange Village Hostel

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

18. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (481 reviews)
"Easy to check. Clean and nice place"
United States
Frankie
The price is ¥15,117
¥17,612 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

19. The Rosemary Silverlake

The Rosemary Silverlake
3.0 star property
Hollywood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (324 reviews)
"Great atmosphere. Hosts took care of us well."
United States
Fabian
The price is ¥16,645
¥24,381 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
The Rosemary Silverlake

20. Amsterdam Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (260 reviews)
"Awesome place"
United States
Cesar
The price is ¥10,450
¥12,280 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Amsterdam Hostel
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California Hostels information

Number of reviews
7,183
Accommodation
109 Hostels
Lowest Price
¥4,598
Highest Price
¥24,381

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