Hostels in Southern California

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Our top choices for Southern California hostels

1. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Point Loma
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (625 reviews)
"Always a great stay!"
United States
Robert
The price is NZ$111
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

2. Crashpod Hostel

Crashpod Hostel
1.5 star property
Desert Hot Springs
6.4 out of 10, (139 reviews)
"Interesting place to stay for the adventurous traveler!"
United States
Kurt
The price is NZ$93
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Crashpod Hostel

3. ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
1.0 star property
Hermosa Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (316 reviews)
"For a hostel you can't beat this place. Right in front of the beach around great bars and restaurants. Met a lot of really great people from around the world. A great place to stay."
United States
Louis
The price is NZ$156
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

4. Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Venice
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (759 reviews)
"Overall, very good place to stay."
United States
Rupam
The price is NZ$114
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

5. 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, (999 reviews)
"Great location and amazing staff"
United States
Mario Mesraim
The price is NZ$208
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

6. Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (990 reviews)
"Nice location"
United States
Dylan
The price is NZ$131
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Stay Classy Hostel

7. Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice place to stay on a budget."
United States
Gene
The price is NZ$117
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

8. La Ventana

La Ventana
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.4 out of 10, Good, (86 reviews)
"room was clean, helpful staff"
United States
Alvin
The price is NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
La Ventana

9. ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (243 reviews)
"Loved our stay here, perfect location and friendly staff!"
United States
Aida
The price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

10. The Rosemary Silverlake

The Rosemary Silverlake
3.0 star property
Hollywood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (334 reviews)
"Parking is a little far but it’s not to bad of a walk I loved staying there"
United States
Maryesther
The price is NZ$223
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
The Rosemary Silverlake

11. Hollywood Highland Hotel & Hostel

Hollywood Highland Hotel & Hostel
1.0 star property
Hollywood
The price is NZ$304
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Hollywood Highland Hotel & Hostel

12. ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel

ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (276 reviews)
"Gorgeous view, and great breakfast burritos just around the corner!!"
United States
ivy
The price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel

13. San Marino guest house

San Marino guest house
1.0 star property
Koreatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (267 reviews)
"Second time staying, it was just as nice as the first time."
United States
Judith
The price is NZ$116
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
San Marino guest house

14. California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (143 reviews)
"I had a fabulous time! Staff was EXTREMELY friendly and HELPFUL! I will be back!"
United States
Melanie
The price is NZ$176
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

15. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (278 reviews)
"Loved that the Amtrak Train station is directly behind the hostel, like 20 steps away at the most. Place is very clean, the breakfasts are great. Staff is wonderful and helpful. Plenty of activities that are a part of you stay, including some dinners. Also within walking distance of the beach and wonderful shops."
United States
Kerri
The price is NZ$254
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

16. Brimfield Stay

Brimfield Stay
2.0 star property
Panorama City
7.4 out of 10, Good, (172 reviews)
"Great staff, great house. Great location. Hope it stays forever"
United States
Javad
The price is NZ$156
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Brimfield Stay

17. California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
2.0 star property
Point Loma
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (260 reviews)
"Wonderful stay, super convenient and the staff are delightful."
United States
Jake
The price is NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

18. Culver City Hostel

Culver City Hostel
1.0 star property
Park West
7.8 out of 10, Good, (216 reviews)
"Great accomodations"
United States
alain
The price is NZ$139
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Culver City Hostel

19. Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel

Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (221 reviews)
"Very good option for quick trips"
United States
Christian
The price is NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel

20. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (740 reviews)
"Great location too"
United States
Divya
The price is NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Gaslamp Hostel
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