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Our top choices for Southern California hostels

1. Rest & Rise La

Rest & Rise La
2.0 star property
Wilshire
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"I absolutely love this property and I would definitely recommend it a perfect 10/10 The house is always clean and drama free and welcoming as well as queit, respectful, and comfortable."
United States
Joshua
The price is NZ$125
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Rest & Rise La

2. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Ocean Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (590 reviews)
"Short walk to beach and anything else you want to do!!!!"
United States
linda
The price is NZ$117
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

3. Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
1.0 star property
Vermont Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (199 reviews)
"I loved this place"
United States
Nabila
The price is NZ$133
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

4. 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, (970 reviews)
"Really enjoyed my stay here. The location is perfect, very close to Santa Monica Beach and the pier, and the hostel was clean and comfortable. The best part was definitely the atmosphere and the people I met. I made friends with travelers from different countries and had some great memories during my stay. Would definitely stay here again if I come back to LA."
United States
Mohamed
The price is NZ$209
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

5. Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Venice
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (744 reviews)
"amazing time and location"
United States
Timothy
The price is NZ$128
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

6. California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
2.0 star property
Point Loma
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (246 reviews)
"always like this place ,hope to go again"
United States
melvyn
The price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

7. The Rosemary Silverlake

The Rosemary Silverlake
3.0 star property
Hollywood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (303 reviews)
"Cool place"
United States
William
The price is NZ$235
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
The Rosemary Silverlake

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, (287 reviews)
"I was a bit worried about staying in a hostel, but didn't need to worry as the staff were excellent, the location stunning, view amazing and all in all had a great stay."
United Kingdom
Jemma
The price is NZ$82
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

9. Culver City Hostel

Culver City Hostel
1.0 star property
Park West
7.8 out of 10, Good, (203 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 NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Culver City Hostel

10. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (255 reviews)
"Great and cheap stay with great and friendly staff and just as friendly guests."
United States
Prahlad
The price is NZ$284
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

11. Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (952 reviews)
"Great, simple stay"
Canada
Wai Kit
The price is NZ$107
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Stay Classy Hostel

12. Luxe Ensuite near USC-Shared Home

Luxe Ensuite near USC-Shared Home
2.0 star property
Exposition Park
6.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"We were expecting this to be a hotel. It turned out to be an unmarked apartment building. When we arrived we were unable to get into the entrance door as the code we had did not work and there was no one to help. After a lot of searching we finally found support online, left messages at an unattended mailbox and sat for 2 hours in front of the building after having been on the road for 6+ hours. We finally were able to get someone to chat with us online and give us a code to enter. Our clean...
United States
Joerg
The price is NZ$232
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Luxe Ensuite near USC-Shared Home

13. Crashpod Hostel

Crashpod Hostel
1.5 star property
Desert Hot Springs
6.4 out of 10, (137 reviews)
"Interesting place to stay for the adventurous traveler!"
United States
Kurt
The price is NZ$69
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Crashpod Hostel

14. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (734 reviews)
"Super great value, for people looking to stay for cheap, & for people not from the US who are looking to bond with others that are staying with them"
United States
Andrew
The price is NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

15. PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel

PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel
1.0 star property
Downtown Los Angeles
7.6 out of 10, Good, (241 reviews)
"good location"
Canada
Ronald
The price is NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel

16. Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"So close to everything"
United States
Mia
The price is NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

17. ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (231 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and staff was really friendly and welcoming. Also, really close to the beach and places where to eat."
United States
Fernando
The price is NZ$217
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

18. San Marino guest house

San Marino guest house
1.0 star property
Koreatown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (232 reviews)
"Second time staying, it was just as nice as the first time."
United States
Judith
The price is NZ$113
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
San Marino guest house

19. California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (142 reviews)
"I’m in love. Maybe with 100 people but they are all so sweet and pretty. Wish I didn’t have to go but they got all booked up. I highly recommend this property. Good people doing good work"
United States
Antonio
The price is NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

20. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (693 reviews)
"Thank you for a great stay!"
United States
Karin
The price is NZ$227
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Gaslamp Hostel
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Southern California Hostels information

Number of reviews
5,913
Accommodation
17 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$69
Highest Price
NZ$284