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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, (978 reviews)
"Nice location"
United States
Dylan
The price is ￥10,239
￥11,647 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
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, (224 reviews)
"It was a different experience, but I loved the culture they are building"
United States
Jerry
The price is ￥4,032
￥4,597 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
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, (395 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, (611 reviews)
"Always a great stay!"
United States
Robert
The price is ￥9,457
￥10,681 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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, (1,005 reviews)
"Nice place to stay on a budget."
United States
Gene
The price is ￥9,631
￥10,979 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
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
7.4 out of 10, Good, (221 reviews)
"Loved my stay."
United States
Senen
The price is ￥10,668
￥12,162 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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, (991 reviews)
"Great hostel!"
United States
Rachel
The price is ￥15,960
￥18,386 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
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, (274 reviews)
"Highly recommended."
United States
NAYA
The price is ￥19,455
￥22,178 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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, (723 reviews)
"Thank you for a great stay!"
United States
Karin
The price is ￥15,210
￥17,301 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
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, (494 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 ￥11,270
￥13,123 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
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
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (32 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, (410 reviews)
"Great location, helpful staff and clean room. Bonus with the carpark if you book a private room"
Australia
Susan
The price is ￥13,632
￥15,856 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
The storefront of Hostelling International 521 Market with a clear view of the entrance and a person inside.

13. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (755 reviews)
"Fantastic , friendly and beautiful atmosphere."
United States
Majid
The price is ￥13,368
￥15,231 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
A beach with a pier extending into the ocean.

14. ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
1.0 star property
Hermosa Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (304 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 ￥11,270
￥12,848 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
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.

15. Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel
1.5 star property
Union Square
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room and very helpful staff"
United States
Slavi
The price is ￥9,562
￥11,235 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Orange Village Hostel
A modern kitchen with grey cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden floor.

16. 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.

17. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (484 reviews)
"It’s always a pleasure to stay at chapter"
United States
Shannon
The price is ￥16,534
￥19,264 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
An outdoor seating area with a purple sofa, a round table, and a wooden deck.

18. The Rosemary Silverlake

The Rosemary Silverlake
3.0 star property
Hollywood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (326 reviews)
"Great atmosphere. Hosts took care of us well."
United States
Fabian
The price is ￥16,497
￥24,212 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
The Rosemary Silverlake
A display cabinet with various travel memorabilia, including a model ship, postcards, and a sign for San Francisco.

19. 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 ￥10,429
￥12,256 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Amsterdam Hostel
A modern kitchen with a black countertop, stainless steel sink, and a microwave.

20. La Ventana

La Ventana
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.0 out of 10, Good, (76 reviews)
"Very nice. All you need if you’re traveling alone or with another person. Showers are small but capable and comes with soaps, towels, sink in the bedroom. Would stay here again!"
United States
Calum
The price is ￥6,277
￥15,976 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
La Ventana
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Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

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"Nothing"
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Hilton San Francisco Financial District

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California Hostels information

Number of reviews
4,192
Accommodation
109 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥4,597
Highest Price
￥24,212

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