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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, (985 reviews)
"Nice location"
United States
Dylan
The price is ￥9,291
￥10,568 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
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, (998 reviews)
"Great hostel!"
United States
Rachel
The price is ￥16,071
￥18,513 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
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, (618 reviews)
"Always a great stay!"
United States
Robert
The price is ￥8,868
￥10,016 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 ￥4,020
￥4,583 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
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, (759 reviews)
"Fantastic , friendly and beautiful atmosphere."
United States
Majid
The price is ￥13,330
￥15,188 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
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)
"Clean room and very helpful staff"
United States
Slavi
The price is ￥9,827
￥11,547 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
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, (1,005 reviews)
"great location!"
Canada
Mary Alison
The price is ￥9,807
￥11,180 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
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, (502 reviews)
"Great stay. Everyone was nice and there were people of all ages. Super convenient location!"
United States
Raven
The price is ￥11,203
￥13,045 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
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, (736 reviews)
"Friendly, clean, good value."
United States
stacy
The price is ￥15,165
￥17,251 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Gaslamp Hostel
A beach with a pier extending into the ocean.

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, (313 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 ￥10,635
￥12,124 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
An outdoor seating area with a purple sofa, a round table, and a wooden deck.

12. The Rosemary Silverlake

The Rosemary Silverlake
3.0 star property
Hollywood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (331 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 ￥15,314
￥22,847 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 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, (235 reviews)
"Loved my stay."
United States
Senen
The price is ￥10,604
￥12,089 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
A kitchenette with a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a plant. There is a door leading to another room.

14. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (488 reviews)
"It’s always a pleasure to stay at chapter"
United States
Shannon
The price is ￥15,549
￥18,116 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
A coastal road leading to a pier with a view of the ocean and beach.

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 ￥20,292
￥23,133 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
A modern lounge area with a large window, a blackboard with a map, and a seating arrangement with orange cushions.

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 ￥14,038
￥16,328 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
A display cabinet with various travel memorabilia, including a model ship, postcards, and a sign for San Francisco.

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 ￥11,143
￥13,092 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Amsterdam Hostel
A sandy beach with palm trees and a bridge in the background.

18. California Dreams Hostel - Downtown

California Dreams Hostel - Downtown
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.6 out of 10, Good, (439 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 ￥14,889
￥16,936 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 ￥12,762
￥14,995 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
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

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent
"It was the perfect stay for my son's birthday trip. It was the perfect location, rooms were clean, staff was helpful and friendly. I highly recommend this hotel and will stay again on future trips to San Francisco."
Pamela 3-night trip
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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Find out more about California

California Hostels information

Number of reviews
6,910
Accommodation
109 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥4,583
Highest Price
￥23,133

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