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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, (928 reviews)
"I recommend the place; it's very cozy."
United States
Eduardo
The price is NZ$244
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

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 NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July
Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (892 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 NZ$104
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
Stay Classy Hostel

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 NZ$227
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Gaslamp Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Ocean Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (536 reviews)
"Busy and fun place to stay"
United States
Samantha
The price is NZ$141
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

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 NZ$141
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
Orange Village Hostel

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 NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

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

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 NZ$268
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Boutique HomeStay

Boutique HomeStay
1.0 star property
Mid City
6.0 out of 10, (151 reviews)
"Definitely a budget place good for emergencies for sure."
United States
Dalana
The price is NZ$67
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
Boutique HomeStay

Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Venice
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (718 reviews)
"Great breakfast and free towel"
Germany
Niklas
The price is NZ$109
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

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

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 NZ$198
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

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 NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (369 reviews)
The price is NZ$230
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Bposhtels San Francisco

Bposhtels San Francisco
2.0 star property
Union Square
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (10 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 NZ$80
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July
Bposhtels San Francisco

ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
1.0 star property
Hermosa Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (253 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 NZ$240
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

Randolph Hotel

Randolph Hotel
1.0 star property
Huntington Park
7.2 out of 10, Good, (273 reviews)
"Clean room staff was very nice lots of shops nearby"
United States
Darren
The price is NZ$102
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
Randolph Hotel

Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
1.0 star property
Vermont Square
7.2 out of 10, Good, (142 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 NZ$110
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July
Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

Burlington Hostel

Burlington Hostel
1.0 star property
Westlake
7.6 out of 10, Good, (229 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay"
United States
Carlos
Burlington Hostel
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Top California Hotel Reviews

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California Hostels information

Number of reviews
9,365
Accommodation
103 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$67
Highest Price
NZ$268

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