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Our top choices for Southern California hostels

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1. Crashpod Hostel

Crashpod Hostel
1.5 star property
Desert Hot Springs
6.4 out of 10, (137 reviews)
"Interesting place to stay for the adventurous traveler!"
United States
Kurt
The price is ￥5,718
￥6,404 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Crashpod Hostel
An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a pergola, and a green wall.

2. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Ocean Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (608 reviews)
"Always a great stay!"
United States
Robert
The price is ￥8,915
￥10,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
A beach with a pier extending into the ocean.

3. ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
1.0 star property
Hermosa Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (297 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 ￥11,279
￥12,858 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
A bunk bed with three levels, a wooden floor, and a window with blinds.

4. Rest & Rise La

Rest & Rise La
2.0 star property
Wilshire
7.8 out of 10, Good, (17 reviews)
"Peaceful and relaxing place with good vibes"
United States
Torey
The price is ￥9,844
￥13,126 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Rest & Rise La
An aerial view of a beach with a large pool area, palm trees, and a coastal cityscape in the background.

5. Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Venice
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (753 reviews)
"Great staff! Rooms were clean and location was convenient."
United States
Jake
The price is ￥9,255
￥10,571 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
A coastal cityscape with buildings along the beach, waves in the foreground, and a clear sky.

6. ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (234 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and staff was really friendly and welcoming. Also, really close to the beach and places where to eat."
United States
Fernando
The price is ￥13,252
￥14,942 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker 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, (985 reviews)
"Great hostel!"
United States
Rachel
The price is ￥17,926
￥20,650 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
A beachside restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the ocean, featuring a sign for 'Ocean's Ice Cream'.

8. ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel

ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (270 reviews)
The price is ￥13,364
￥15,068 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
A coastal road leading to a pier with a view of the ocean and beach.

9. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (268 reviews)
"Highly recommended."
United States
NAYA
The price is ￥21,073
￥24,024 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

10. Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice place to stay on a budget."
United States
Gene
The price is ￥10,012
￥11,414 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
An outdoor seating area with a purple sofa, a round table, and a wooden deck.

11. The Rosemary Silverlake

The Rosemary Silverlake
3.0 star property
Hollywood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (323 reviews)
"Great atmosphere. Hosts took care of us well."
United States
Fabian
The price is ￥16,705
￥24,469 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
The Rosemary Silverlake
A hotel room with a herringbone-patterned floor, a bed, a chair, and curtains with room numbers.

12. 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 ￥9,869
￥11,226 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Stay Classy Hostel
A modern kitchen with a black countertop, stainless steel sink, and a microwave.

13. La Ventana

La Ventana
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.2 out of 10, Good, (74 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 ￥7,710
￥17,612 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
La Ventana
A modern hotel room with a bed, a potted plant, and a world map on the wall.

14. Culver City Hostel

Culver City Hostel
1.0 star property
Park West
7.8 out of 10, Good, (210 reviews)
"Great accomodations"
United States
alain
The price is ￥11,542
￥13,158 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Culver City Hostel
A beach with clear blue water and a sandy shore.

15. California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (142 reviews)
"I’m in love. Maybe with 100 people but they are all so sweet and pretty. Wish I didn’t have to go but they got all booked up. I highly recommend this property. Good people doing good work"
United States
Antonio
The price is ￥14,833
￥16,724 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
A spacious room with a wooden floor, a white door, and a small dining area with white chairs.

16. San Marino guest house

San Marino guest house
1.0 star property
Koreatown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (254 reviews)
"Friendly staff, Consistently clean. Air conditioned rooms Close to Vermont Wilshire Station for BOTH D metro and B metro 🚇"
United States
Ronald
The price is ￥9,055
￥10,322 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
San Marino guest house
A modern living room with a round wooden table, two chairs, a potted bonsai tree, and a large plant.

17. Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
1.0 star property
Vermont Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (216 reviews)
"Loved my stay."
United States
Senen
The price is ￥10,537
￥12,012 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
A cozy interior with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bench. There is a door with an 'EXIT' sign and a view of the street outside.

18. PodShare Los Feliz - Hostel

PodShare Los Feliz - Hostel
1.5 star property
Hollywood
7.8 out of 10, Good, (95 reviews)
"A safe place to stay while visiting."
United States
Misty
The price is ￥12,136
￥13,835 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
PodShare Los Feliz - Hostel
A hotel courtyard with a car, palm trees, and a dining area.

19. Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel

Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (219 reviews)
"Good AC and fan in room 202. Very hot day"
United States
GREGORY
The price is ￥16,026
￥19,365 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel
A wooden staircase leading to a bunk bed room with a window and a chalkboard with writing.

20. PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel

PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel
1.0 star property
Downtown Los Angeles
7.6 out of 10, Good, (247 reviews)
"good location"
Canada
Ronald
The price is ￥11,850
￥13,509 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel
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Top Southern California Hotel Reviews

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

8/10 Good
"It is a beautiful setting, room was nice. Most amenities besides pool, mini golf and pickleball tennis cost extra. It's nice but pricey for what you get."
Michael 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

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Southern California Hostels information

Number of reviews
5,208
Accommodation
17 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥6,404
Highest Price
￥24,469