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Our top choices for California hostels

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1. Stay Classy Hostel

Downtown San Diego

Wai Kit

NT$1,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a modern design.

2. Boutique HomeStay

Mid City

Ocea

NT$923 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A wooden deck with a stone bench, a metal chair, and hanging plants.

3. The Rumi Hostel

Mid City

Heejin

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a pergola, and a green wall.

4. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Ocean Beach

linda

NT$2,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

5. Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

Hollywood

Mia

NT$2,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

6. Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

Vermont Square

Senen

NT$2,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A spacious courtyard with a central fountain, seating areas, and string lights.

7. HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

Downtown Santa Monica

Yvette

NT$3,802 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A coastal road leading to a pier with a view of the ocean and beach.

8. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Santa Barbara Beach

Prahlad

NT$6,192 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A multi-level interior with a staircase, wooden doors, and a balcony with plants.

9. Gaslamp Hostel

Downtown San Diego

Karin

NT$4,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A lobby with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table with books, a blue staircase, and a wall with a map and text.

10. HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

Union Square

Paris

NT$3,302 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a herringbone floor, and pendant lighting.

11. Bposhtels San Francisco

Union Square

Vinoth

A modern lounge area with a large window, a blackboard with a map, and a seating arrangement with orange cushions.

12. Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Cow Hollow

Hyun kyung

NT$3,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hallway with green doors, a restroom sign, and a paper towel dispenser.

13. Randolph Hotel

Huntington Park

Grantlin

NT$1,869 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

The storefront of Hostelling International 521 Market with a clear view of the entrance and a person inside.

14. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

Downtown San Diego

Majid

NT$2,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A beach with a pier extending into the ocean.

15. ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

Hermosa Beach

Jemma

NT$3,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas, a large window overlooking a street, and a mounted television.

16. Orange Village Hostel

Union Square

Tamara

NT$3,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern kitchen with grey cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden floor.

17. Green HomeStay

Historic South Central

Juan Bosco

A kitchenette with a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a plant. There is a door leading to another room.

18. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

Western Addition

Frankie

NT$2,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An outdoor seating area with a purple sofa, a round table, and a wooden deck.

19. The Rosemary Silverlake

Hollywood

William

NT$4,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A display cabinet with various travel memorabilia, including a model ship, postcards, and a sign for San Francisco.

20. Amsterdam Hostel

Union Square

Cesar

NT$2,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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Top California Hotel Reviews

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The property was clean, comfortable, and just what we needed. The beds were comfortable. The room was quiet. The breakfast was tasty and filling. There was one piece of crown molding directly in line of sight when in bed that had some past damage that was poorly repaired. Everything else was great."

Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn

8/10 Good

"This is a good location for going to Disney, which is why we stayed here. The first thing I would like to say is that I was expecting better for a Best Western Plus. The property grounds are immaculate and well-cared for. The pool is great. Breakfast was a great thing, as there isn’t anywhere close by to eat in the morning (not that I found). There are enough options for everyone to find something to eat. I found the breakfast staff to be the most amazing, friendly, and hardworking group! They kept the food hot and constantly refilled, the tables clean, and the floors kept spic and span. Housekeeping and grounds staff do a fabulous job. There is a pub on the east side of the property (Finney’s) that was absolutely fantastic for dinner every night. They even deliver to the hotel room. But I was disappointed with the hotel room itself. You can see the age of the property. The beds were spotless, linen crisp and fresh. Ample towels and toiletries, no complaints there. BUT the carpet and chairs need a proper shampoo and deep clean. The hotel is fine to go sleep in after a long day at Disney, but being in that room on rest day was not appealing. Again, it’s a good Best Western, not at a Best Western Plus standard for me. I will also point out that the hotel was full of Disney vacationers. So I can understand that finding time to deep clean carpets may be a challenge. But it made for a musty smell. Old AC units too, so they make some noise when running. Overall a good stay."

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

10/10 Excellent

"The view was great! We upgraded to the higher floor package and were on the top floor facing the bay. The hotel was convenient to everything we did and wanted to do. The room was a bit dated and worn and the price for parking was a little bit steep. Lizle was a FANTASTIC front desk host. She was warm and inviting from the start to finish of our stay. You have a jewel of an employee with her."

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Number of reviews	6,340
Accommodation	105 Hostels
Lowest Price	NT$923
Highest Price	NT$6,192

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Our top choices for California hostels

1. Stay Classy Hostel

2. Boutique HomeStay

3. The Rumi Hostel

4. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

5. Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

6. Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

7. HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

8. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

9. Gaslamp Hostel

10. HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

11. Bposhtels San Francisco

12. Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

13. Randolph Hotel

14. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

15. ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

16. Orange Village Hostel

17. Green HomeStay

18. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

19. The Rosemary Silverlake

20. Amsterdam Hostel

Top California Hotel Reviews

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

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