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Our top choices for California hostels

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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, (925 reviews)
"I recommend the place; it's very cozy."
United States
Eduardo
The price is NT$4,102
NT$4,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,009 reviews)
"Great stay!"
Canada
Jesse
The price is NT$2,399
NT$2,735 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
Memory foam beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (891 reviews)
"Great staff, check in was super easy and upon walking inside the building I felt super welcomed and its very clean and super comfortable"
United States
Miguel
The price is NT$1,695
NT$1,928 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Stay Classy Hostel
Interior

Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (635 reviews)
"It was clean, everyone was friendly, and all necessary information was clearly communicated. Would stay again."
United States
Benjamin
The price is NT$3,728
NT$4,241 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Gaslamp Hostel
Lobby sitting area

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Ocean Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (534 reviews)
"Busy and fun place to stay"
United States
Samantha
The price is NT$2,528
NT$2,855 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
Lobby

Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel
1.5 star property
Union Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Best hostel in my lives"
United States
Jieyuan
The price is NT$2,011
NT$2,363 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Orange Village Hostel
Lobby sitting area

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (454 reviews)
"Perfect for a solo traveler! This hostel is very affordable and safe, especially thanks to the 4-person female dorms. The common areas are perfect for meeting people and having a good time. I had an excellent week-long stay in the heart of San Francisco and it was good quality for the price of the stay."
Canada
Jennifer
The price is NT$2,868
NT$3,339 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Terrace/patio

The Rumi Hostel

The Rumi Hostel
2.0 star property
Mid City
7.8 out of 10, Good, (382 reviews)
"I love how cold the room was :)"
United States
Miichi
The Rumi Hostel
City view from property

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (228 reviews)
"Im greatly satisfied on my stay!!"
United States
alan jr
The price is NT$2,905
NT$3,311 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
Living area

Boutique HomeStay

Boutique HomeStay
1.0 star property
Mid City
6.0 out of 10, (150 reviews)
"Definitely a budget place good for emergencies for sure."
United States
Dalana
The price is NT$1,090
NT$1,243 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Boutique HomeStay
On the beach

Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Venice
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (718 reviews)
"Right on the beach. For the price, it’s a great place to stay. Everyone in my room was kind. Also they have activities if you have looking for things to do"
United States
Khadijah
The price is NT$1,994
NT$2,277 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
Private kitchen

Green HomeStay

Green HomeStay
1.0 star property
Historic South Central
6.4 out of 10, (76 reviews)
"Great property "
United States
Juan Bosco
Green HomeStay
Property entrance

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (704 reviews)
"great place, quick stay!"
United States
LaQuetta
The price is NT$3,216
NT$3,664 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
Full-size fridge, microwave, toaster

Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (450 reviews)
"Clean, well maintained, great staff, everything good."
United States
Kevin
The price is NT$2,028
NT$2,363 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
Interior

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (369 reviews)
"Check in was smooth had 0 problems. Rooms were nice and loved how rooms had restroom and shower access. Location was right on busline to Golden Gate Bridge!"
United States
Jesus
The price is NT$3,280
NT$3,815 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
Exterior

Bposhtels San Francisco

Bposhtels San Francisco
2.0 star property
Union Square
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (9 reviews)
"The photos of the hostel rooms felt spacious but actual room was very small and not the same as in photos though very helpful staff and love the hospitality"
United States
Nevil
The price is NT$1,101
NT$1,674 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Bposhtels San Francisco
On the beach

ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
1.0 star property
Hermosa Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (252 reviews)
"Outstanding place to stay and right on the beach. The plaza area was a fun bonus and the location… SPECTACULAR!"
United States
Teri
The price is NT$3,898
NT$4,444 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
Economy Room with Shared Rest Room | Bathroom | Towels, soap, toilet paper

Randolph Hotel

Randolph Hotel
1.0 star property
Huntington Park
7.2 out of 10, Good, (272 reviews)
The price is NT$1,798
NT$1,888 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Randolph Hotel
Townhome, Multiple Beds | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
1.0 star property
Vermont Square
7.2 out of 10, Good, (141 reviews)
"It was a cozy place - one big bed and bathroom and huge closets. BUT - great full sticked kitchen on its own floor. Absolutely great for the price!"
United States
Lydia
The price is NT$1,995
NT$2,275 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
Shared Dormitory, Women only | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Burlington Hostel

Burlington Hostel
1.0 star property
Westlake
7.6 out of 10, Good, (228 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay"
United States
Carlos
Burlington Hostel
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Top California Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

8/10 Good
"Overall, we had a great stay. The rooms were clean, the hotel was nice, and the location was excellent (just a short walk from Fisherman's Wharf). Parking was convenient, and the front desk staff were incredibly helpful. I forgot my ID, but they were able to accommodate us by adding my husband to the reservation, which I really appreciated. We arrived around 7:00 p.m., and the kids still had time to enjoy the warm pool for about an hour. Breakfast was crowded, but there were plenty of delicious options. The only negative was the bell service. After checking out, we left our bags so we could explore the wharf a little longer. The employee handling luggage was rude to another guest who was simply asking a question. When we returned, our bags were unzipped and left open. The employee said, "I don't know who put them in there or why they're open like that," then dropped our bags on the floor. Nothing appeared to be missing, but the interaction felt careless and unprofessional. Other than that, we really enjoyed our stay. If we stay here again, I would skip using the bell service."
Caroline 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Find out more about California

California Hostels information

Number of reviews
9,353
Accommodation
101 Hostels
Lowest Price
NT$1,243
Highest Price
NT$4,725

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