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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, (987 reviews)
"Nice location"
United States
Dylan
The price is ￥9,449
￥10,748 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Stay Classy Hostel
A spacious courtyard with a central fountain, seating areas, and string lights.

2. 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, (999 reviews)
"Great location and amazing staff"
United States
Mario Mesraim
The price is ￥16,007
￥18,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a pergola, and a green wall.

3. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Point Loma
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (622 reviews)
"Always a great stay!"
United States
Robert
The price is ￥8,739
￥9,871 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a modern design.

4. Boutique HomeStay

Boutique HomeStay
1.0 star property
Mid City
5.8 out of 10, (242 reviews)
"Used for long term students stay. Enough said."
Netherlands
Bernardus
The price is ￥4,028
￥4,592 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Boutique HomeStay
The storefront of Hostelling International 521 Market with a clear view of the entrance and a person inside.

5. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (760 reviews)
"It was close to everything in gaslamp area in walking distance"
United States
kevin
The price is ￥13,357
￥15,219 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas, a large window overlooking a street, and a mounted television.

6. Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel
1.5 star property
Union Square
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Enjoyed my stay"
United States
Elickson
The price is ￥9,847
￥11,570 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Orange Village Hostel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

7. Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice place to stay on a budget."
United States
Gene
The price is ￥9,936
￥11,327 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Samesun Hollywood - 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.

8. HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (503 reviews)
"Great stay. Everyone was nice and there were people of all ages. Super convenient location!"
United States
Raven
The price is ￥11,226
￥13,072 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
A wooden deck with a stone bench, a metal chair, and hanging plants.

9. 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
A multi-level interior with a staircase, wooden doors, and a balcony with plants.

10. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (737 reviews)
"Friendly, clean, good value."
United States
stacy
The price is ￥15,361
￥17,474 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Gaslamp Hostel
A view of a parking lot with several cars and a building with a flat roof in the background.

11. ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
1.0 star property
Hermosa Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (314 reviews)
"For a hostel you can't beat this place. Right in front of the beach around great bars and restaurants. Met a lot of really great people from around the world. A great place to stay."
United States
Louis
The price is ￥11,084
￥12,635 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
A window seat with multiple cushions and a view of buildings through two round windows.

12. The Rosemary Silverlake

The Rosemary Silverlake
3.0 star property
Hollywood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (332 reviews)
"Parking is a little far but it’s not to bad of a walk I loved staying there"
United States
Maryesther
The price is ￥12,505
￥19,656 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
The Rosemary Silverlake
A modern living room with a round wooden table, two chairs, a potted bonsai tree, and a large plant.

13. Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
1.0 star property
Vermont Square
7.2 out of 10, Good, (237 reviews)
"Loved my stay."
United States
Senen
The price is ￥10,667
￥12,161 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
A historic building with a corner entrance, large windows, and a fire escape.

14. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (489 reviews)
"It"
United States
SERGIO
The price is ￥15,098
￥17,591 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
A spacious indoor area with large windows, wooden benches, a sofa, and a coffee table.

15. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (276 reviews)
"Highly recommended."
United States
NAYA
The price is ￥20,960
￥23,895 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
A room with a large window, a table with chairs, and a view of buildings and mountains.

16. Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (412 reviews)
"Great location, helpful staff and clean room. Bonus with the carpark if you book a private room"
Australia
Susan
The price is ￥14,068
￥16,363 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden floor, a fireplace, and a small table with a chair.

17. 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 ￥11,166
￥13,119 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Amsterdam Hostel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a ceiling fan.

18. California Dreams Hostel - Downtown

California Dreams Hostel - Downtown
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.6 out of 10, Good, (440 reviews)
"The rooms are clean, the staff is helpful, and the place is in the center of downtown, so you can easily access all the major museums and places to visit."
Canada
Marcelo
The price is ￥14,977
￥17,036 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
California Dreams Hostel - Downtown
A corner building with a bay window, a fire escape, and a garage door.

19. European Hostel

European Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
5.6 out of 10, (739 reviews)
"The room I stayed in this week was better and had a better experience."
United States
Elickson
The price is ￥12,789
￥15,027 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
European Hostel
A wooden deck with a pergola, outdoor seating, and a stone pathway.

20. Rest & Rise La

Rest & Rise La
2.0 star property
Los Angeles
7.4 out of 10, Good, (29 reviews)
"Peaceful and relaxing place with good vibes"
United States
Torey
Rest & Rise La
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Top California Hotel Reviews

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

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Hilton Los Angeles Airport

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California Hostels information

Number of reviews
7,943
Accommodation
109 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥4,592
Highest Price
￥23,895

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