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Our top choices for California hostels

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1. Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (954 reviews)
"Great, simple stay"
Canada
Wai Kit
The price is ₹5,174
₹5,886 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Stay Classy Hostel
An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a pergola, and a green wall.

2. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Ocean Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (591 reviews)
"Short walk to beach and anything else you want to do!!!!"
United States
linda
The price is ₹5,686
₹6,422 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
A modern living room with a round wooden table, two chairs, a potted bonsai tree, and a large plant.

3. Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
1.0 star property
Vermont Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (201 reviews)
"I loved this place"
United States
Nabila
The price is ₹6,704
₹7,642 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a modern design.

4. Boutique HomeStay

Boutique HomeStay
1.0 star property
Mid City
5.8 out of 10, (202 reviews)
"There was a kitchen & dining area & bathrooms on each floor. Both of those made the stay convenient stay for me. Also located near K-town near shops & downtown area."
United States
Ocea
The price is ₹2,445
₹2,787 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Boutique HomeStay
A wooden deck with a stone bench, a metal chair, and hanging plants.

5. The Rumi Hostel

The Rumi Hostel
2.0 star property
Mid City
7.8 out of 10, Good, (388 reviews)
"Good and decent breakfast and good wifi!"
United States
Heejin
The Rumi Hostel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

6. Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"So close to everything"
United States
Mia
The price is ₹7,140
₹8,140 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
A spacious courtyard with a central fountain, seating areas, and string lights.

7. 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)
"Comfortable beds, clean bathrooms, inviting, comfortable, felt safe"
United States
Yvette
The price is ₹9,936
₹11,446 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
A coastal road leading to a pier with a view of the ocean and beach.

8. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (256 reviews)
"Great and cheap stay with great and friendly staff and just as friendly guests."
United States
Prahlad
The price is ₹16,040
₹18,286 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
A lobby with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table with books, a blue staircase, and a wall with a map and text.

9. HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (477 reviews)
"Amazing stay! Felt safe and had everything we needed the whole time !"
United States
Paris
The price is ₹8,537
₹9,940 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a herringbone floor, and pendant lighting.

10. Bposhtels San Francisco

Bposhtels San Francisco
2.0 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (29 reviews)
"Everything was good😊"
United States
Vinoth
Bposhtels San Francisco
A modern lounge area with a large window, a blackboard with a map, and a seating arrangement with orange cushions.

11. Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (402 reviews)
"good location with clean bed!"
Canada
Hyun kyung
The price is ₹11,113
₹12,926 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
A multi-level interior with a staircase, wooden doors, and a balcony with plants.

12. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (698 reviews)
"Thank you for a great stay!"
United States
Karin
The price is ₹11,176
₹12,713 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Gaslamp Hostel
The storefront of Hostelling International 521 Market with a clear view of the entrance and a person inside.

13. 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 ₹6,890
₹7,851 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
A modern kitchen with grey cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden floor.

14. Green HomeStay

Green HomeStay
1.0 star property
Historic South Central
6.4 out of 10, (77 reviews)
"Great property "
United States
Juan Bosco
Green HomeStay
A hallway with green doors, a restroom sign, and a paper towel dispenser.

15. Randolph Hotel

Randolph Hotel
1.0 star property
Huntington Park
7.0 out of 10, Good, (301 reviews)
"Skip this dump!"
United States
Grantlin
The price is ₹5,375
₹5,645 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Randolph Hotel
A beach with a pier extending into the ocean.

16. 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 ₹3,944
₹4,496 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
A display cabinet with various travel memorabilia, including a model ship, postcards, and a sign for San Francisco.

17. Amsterdam Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (253 reviews)
"Awesome place"
United States
Cesar
The price is ₹7,671
₹9,013 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Amsterdam Hostel
An aerial view of a beach with a large pool area, palm trees, and a coastal cityscape in the background.

18. Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Venice
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (746 reviews)
"amazing time and location"
United States
Timothy
The price is ₹6,143
₹7,017 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas, a large window overlooking a street, and a mounted television.

19. Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel
1.5 star property
Union Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Very nice hostel would go to again"
United States
Nathan Chance
The price is ₹7,079
₹8,317 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Orange Village Hostel
A kitchenette with a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a plant. There is a door leading to another room.

20. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (473 reviews)
"It’s always a pleasure to stay at chapter"
United States
Shannon
The price is ₹10,607
₹12,358 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
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Top California Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Stopped by for a show at intuit done and stayed nearby here, excellent location friendly staff clean rooms, the shower water pressure fantastic. Would definitely recommend."
francisco 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

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California Hostels information

Number of reviews
7,559
Accommodation
105 Hostels
Lowest Price
₹2,787
Highest Price
₹18,286

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