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Our top choices for Southern California hostels

A modern living room with a round wooden table, two chairs, a potted bonsai tree, and a large plant.

1. Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
1.0 star property
Vermont Square
7.2 out of 10, Good, (182 reviews)
"I loved this place"
United States
Nabila
The price is ￥10,585
￥12,066 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
An aerial view of a beach with a large pool area, palm trees, and a coastal cityscape in the background.

2. Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Venice
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (737 reviews)
"Great place to stay, I enjoyed all aspects of the stay. Honestly would consider staying here again! I was in a 4 bed room all females and honestly just felt peaceful atmosphere."
United States
Glenn
The price is ￥10,875
￥12,421 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
A room with a bunk bed, a chair, and a ceiling fan.

3. Crashpod Hostel

Crashpod Hostel
1.5 star property
Desert Hot Springs
6.4 out of 10, (136 reviews)
"Interesting place to stay for the adventurous traveler!"
United States
Kurt
The price is ￥6,157
￥6,896 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Crashpod Hostel
An outdoor seating area with a purple sofa, a round table, and a wooden deck.

4. The Rosemary Silverlake

The Rosemary Silverlake
3.0 star property
Hollywood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (293 reviews)
"Brilliant location! Walking in felt like entering another world. Wow—I absolutely loved this place and was pleasantly surprised!"
United States
Anthony
The price is ￥12,429
￥19,619 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
The Rosemary Silverlake
A spacious courtyard with a central fountain, seating areas, and string lights.

5. 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, (955 reviews)
"Best hostel"
Canada
kaito
The price is ￥19,920
￥22,946 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
A modern hotel room with a bed, a potted plant, and a world map on the wall.

6. Culver City Hostel

Culver City Hostel
1.0 star property
Park West
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (197 reviews)
"Great stay. Staff was attentive, amenities were great. Only cons were no hot water in the kitchen sink and I don’t think the showers were cleaned during my 4 night stay. Was a great location with a lot of coffee shops and quick food/metro access."
United States
Brianni
The price is ￥13,474
￥15,360 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Culver City Hostel
An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a pergola, and a green wall.

7. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Ocean Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (570 reviews)
"Love staying at Samesun, close to beach plenty things to do within the area!"
United States
linda
The price is ￥10,566
￥11,934 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
A beach with a pier extending into the ocean.

8. ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
1.0 star property
Hermosa Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (275 reviews)
"I love the location right at the beach, the staff was also very helpful."
United States
Jesus
The price is ￥19,133
￥21,812 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
A wooden staircase leading to a bunk bed room with a window and a chalkboard with writing.

9. PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel

PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel
1.0 star property
Downtown Los Angeles
7.6 out of 10, Good, (236 reviews)
"I liked the kitchen & tv room"
United States
Ocea
The price is ￥11,611
￥13,236 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel

10. Luxe Ensuite near USC-Shared Home

Luxe Ensuite near USC-Shared Home
2.0 star property
Exposition Park
The price is ￥9,267
￥21,719 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Luxe Ensuite near USC-Shared Home
A group of people sitting outdoors at a table with a drink and a book.

11. California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
2.0 star property
Point Loma
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (240 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
BERNARDO
The price is ￥14,191
￥16,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel oven, and a hanging light fixture.

12. Brimfield Stay

Brimfield Stay
2.0 star property
Panorama City
7.4 out of 10, Good, (145 reviews)
"I wouldn’t recommend this dump to anyone."
United States
Roman
The price is ￥10,193
￥11,620 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Brimfield Stay
A hotel room with a herringbone-patterned floor, a bed, a chair, and curtains with room numbers.

13. Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (934 reviews)
"Great, simple stay"
Canada
Wai Kit
The price is ￥10,320
￥11,739 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Stay Classy Hostel
A coastal cityscape with buildings along the beach, waves in the foreground, and a clear sky.

14. ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (225 reviews)
"amazing vibe at this hostel."
Canada
Julien
The price is ￥15,145
￥17,076 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
The storefront of Hostelling International 521 Market with a clear view of the entrance and a person inside.

15. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (722 reviews)
"Easy access.. close to everything.. friendly helpful staff.."
United States
Amanda
The price is ￥13,474
￥15,352 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
A coastal road leading to a pier with a view of the ocean and beach.

16. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (246 reviews)
"Great and cheap stay with great and friendly staff and just as friendly guests."
United States
Prahlad
The price is ￥23,394
￥26,670 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

17. Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Location is really good right in front of a metro station in Hollywood, safe neighborhood! Have breakfast and free water"
United States
Dan
The price is ￥12,937
￥14,748 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
A modern office space with exposed ductwork, wooden panel walls, and a long table with office chairs.

18. PodShare - Hostel

PodShare - Hostel
1.5 star property
Hollywood
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (142 reviews)
"Stay was good, liked it. Helpful staff"
United States
Abhinav
The price is ￥11,340
￥12,928 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
PodShare - Hostel
A multi-level interior with a staircase, wooden doors, and a balcony with plants.

19. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (672 reviews)
"Thank you for a great stay!"
United States
Karin
The price is ￥17,706
￥20,140 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Gaslamp Hostel
A hotel courtyard with a car, palm trees, and a dining area.

20. Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel

Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (218 reviews)
"This property was conveniently located. The staff were very friendly. It had a very nice ambience. It was an amazing experience at the right price point."
United States
Navara
The price is ￥20,079
￥24,264 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel
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Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

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Southern California Hostels information

Number of reviews
4,099
Accommodation
17 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥6,896
Highest Price
￥26,670