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1. Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (975 reviews)
"Nice location"
United States
Dylan
The price is ¥9,522
¥10,831 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Stay Classy Hostel

2. Boutique HomeStay

Boutique HomeStay
1.0 star property
Mid City
5.8 out of 10, (222 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 19 - Oct 20
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 ¥8,621
¥9,737 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice place to stay on a budget."
United States
Gene
The price is ¥9,845
¥11,223 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
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, (219 reviews)
"Loved my stay."
United States
Senen
The price is ¥10,635
¥12,124 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, (988 reviews)
"Great hostel!"
United States
Rachel
The price is ¥16,442
¥18,940 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 ¥18,986
¥21,644 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

9. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (720 reviews)
"Thank you for a great stay!"
United States
Karin
The price is ¥14,564
¥16,566 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
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 ¥11,235
¥13,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
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)
"Great location, helpful staff and clean room. Bonus with the carpark if you book a private room"
Australia
Susan
The price is ¥14,080
¥16,376 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, (311 reviews)
"Good adorable stay"
United States
Ryan
The price is ¥8,865
¥9,309 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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, (753 reviews)
"Fantastic , friendly and beautiful atmosphere."
United States
Majid
The price is ¥13,368
¥15,231 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, (301 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 ¥11,520
¥13,133 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room and very helpful staff"
United States
Slavi
The price is ¥9,566
¥11,240 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, (483 reviews)
"Easy to check. Clean and nice place"
United States
Frankie
The price is ¥14,763
¥17,200 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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 ¥14,187
¥21,578 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
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 ¥10,435
¥12,263 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Amsterdam Hostel
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Top California Hotel Reviews

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California Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,743
Accommodation
109 Hostels
Lowest Price
¥4,597
Highest Price
¥21,644

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