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Featured Hostels in California

Stay Classy Hostel
Memory-foam beds, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (420)
"The facility is very convenient. Bathrooms were clean"
The price is £52
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay Classy Hostel
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
Lobby
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (576)
"Bathroom cleaning maintenance at 9-11 am was unrealistic. But overall it's a good stay with great restaurants and the Santa Monica pier nearby "
The price is £135
per night
2 Jul - 3 Jul
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
Chapter San Francisco
Restaurant
Chapter San Francisco
2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (87)
"Amazing staff. Professional hostel experience. Highly recommended. "
The price is £38
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Chapter San Francisco
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The Rumi Hostel
Terrace/patio
The Rumi Hostel
2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (197)
"The experience was great. "
The Rumi Hostel
Boutique Hostel
Rooftop terrace
Boutique Hostel
2.0 star property
5.8 out of 10, (258)
"i had a short stay for 2-3 days. The location and price was ideal for my stay. Each dorm has a bathroom, they provide you a towel. The rules are fair for anyone staying who isn’t looking to party where they’re staying. The rules are fair for everyone staying there. I received a roll of toilet paper when I arrived and a towel. There’s wifi. This was my first hostel visit and I didn’t feel at risk at all. I met security guard Glen on my first night and he was a gentleman and ran the place well. I...
Boutique Hostel
Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains
Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
1.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (716)
"I stayed at this property to catch an early flight. I found the shower had soap, but things weren't clearly labeled so i wasn't sure if it was hand soap. This place needs to get dispensers of something, because considering that most people staying here are flying outa, this seems like a huge oversight. Other than that i slept very well for the few hours i was there. "
The price is £98
per night
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
European Hostel
Front of property
European Hostel
1.5 star property
5.4 out of 10, (547)
"The services by Nick were impressive & courtesy. He showed me the alternative bus to airport & walked to show where the little bus stop is. I checked out early, and he was there to help. Facility is old & not so clean. No towel, mattress was old & thin. No bed bugs though. "
The price is £45
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
European Hostel
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
Interior
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
1.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (153)
"The stay was great but use convenient lockers offered in shared rooms to avoid theft. My valuable items were not scared properly because I did not have a lock for the locker and I had jewelry stolen from me in my room. Make sure to bring a lock. 🔐 I was unaware the items were gone until after I checked out and was too far away to turn back"
The price is £122
per night
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
Gaslamp Hostel
Interior
Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (347)
"This is a great place to stay in the heart of San Diego. This was my third time here and will stay again. "
The price is £103
per night
13 Jun - 14 Jun
Gaslamp Hostel
Normandie Hostel
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle
Normandie Hostel
1.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (31)
"The Normandie Hostel is a great spot, with clean rooms and a friendly vibe. The staff is super helpful, adding to the welcoming atmosphere. Plus, the location is super convenient for exploring the city."
The price is £197
per night
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Normandie Hostel
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Lounge
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (207)
"Staff very friendly"
The price is £68
per night
18 Jun - 19 Jun
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Orange Village Hostel
Lobby
Orange Village Hostel
1.5 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (823)
"Excellent place "
The price is £67
per night
13 Jun - 14 Jun
Orange Village Hostel
Amsterdam Hostel
Fireplace
Amsterdam Hostel
2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (63)
"The rooms were clean and relatively spacious. I stayed in a four bed, woman only dorm and the bathroom space was shared amongst us. It was pretty clean. The bunks could be improved with some privacy shades. The kitchen space is quiet small so you are competing for space at peak use times. The general area is pretty unsafe though, I was taking public transport at the start until some person tried to mug me in broad daylight on a busy street. I had to get rideshare from that point. "
The price is £57
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Amsterdam Hostel
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
Bed In 8-Bed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
1.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (154)
"I liked the location’s proximity to the beach, just a five minute walk away. There were also dozens of food options, within walking distance, however non-tourist gift shops were a little far. Rooms were pretty clean, bathrooms could have been checked more, the common areas were the least clean"
The price is £130
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
Property entrance
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
1.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (460)
"My stay was excellent, the staff was friendly. The bathroom by my room had a sewerage smell, other than that excellent place for a business trip "
The price is £73
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
Living area
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
1.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (54)
"Everyone was very friendly "
The price is £113
per night
12 Jun - 13 Jun
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
Burlington Hostel
Shared Dormitory, Women only | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Burlington Hostel
1.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (24)
"It was a good I only stay one night "
Burlington Hostel
Lucky D's Hostel
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (2 Beds) | Shared kitchen | Fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils
Lucky D's Hostel
2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (299)
"Great service & the price is unreal for the area as well as the services & quality of stay. Would do this again"
The price is £73
per night
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Lucky D's Hostel
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
Beach nearby, white sand
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
1.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (39)
"Great location, friendly staff, clean accommodations."
The price is £218
per night
19 Jun - 20 Jun
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
On the beach
Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
1.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (500)
"Great location, friendly staff, very clean, nice communal area, very good value for money. "
The price is £125
per night
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
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