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Our top choices for California hostels

1. Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (987 reviews)
"Nice location"
United States
Dylan
The price is £51
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Stay Classy Hostel

2. 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 hostel!"
United States
Rachel
The price is £88
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

3. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Point Loma
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (621 reviews)
"Always a great stay!"
United States
Robert
The price is £46
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

4. Boutique HomeStay

Boutique HomeStay
1.0 star property
Mid City
5.8 out of 10, (242 reviews)
"Used for long term students stay. Enough said."
Netherlands
Bernardus
The price is £22
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Boutique HomeStay

5. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (760 reviews)
"Fantastic , friendly and beautiful atmosphere."
United States
Majid
The price is £72
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

6. Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel
1.5 star property
Union Square
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room and very helpful staff"
United States
Slavi
The price is £55
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Orange Village Hostel

7. Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"great location!"
Canada
Mary Alison
The price is £54
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

8. HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (503 reviews)
"Great stay. Everyone was nice and there were people of all ages. Super convenient location!"
United States
Raven
The price is £62
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

9. The Rumi Hostel

The Rumi Hostel
2.0 star property
Mid City
7.8 out of 10, Good, (395 reviews)
"Good and decent breakfast and good wifi!"
United States
Heejin
The Rumi Hostel

10. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (737 reviews)
"Friendly, clean, good value."
United States
stacy
The price is £81
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Gaslamp Hostel

11. ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
1.0 star property
Hermosa Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (314 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 £60
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

12. The Rosemary Silverlake

The Rosemary Silverlake
3.0 star property
Hollywood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (332 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 £93
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
The Rosemary Silverlake

13. Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
1.0 star property
Vermont Square
7.2 out of 10, Good, (237 reviews)
"Loved my stay."
United States
Senen
The price is £57
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

14. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (489 reviews)
"It’s always a pleasure to stay at chapter"
United States
Shannon
The price is £83
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

15. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (276 reviews)
"Highly recommended."
United States
NAYA
The price is £113
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

16. Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (412 reviews)
"Great location, helpful staff and clean room. Bonus with the carpark if you book a private room"
Australia
Susan
The price is £77
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

17. Amsterdam Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (260 reviews)
"Awesome place"
United States
Cesar
The price is £62
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Amsterdam Hostel

18. California Dreams Hostel - Downtown

California Dreams Hostel - Downtown
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.6 out of 10, Good, (439 reviews)
"The rooms are clean, the staff is helpful, and the place is in the center of downtown, so you can easily access all the major museums and places to visit."
Canada
Marcelo
The price is £80
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
California Dreams Hostel - Downtown

19. European Hostel

European Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
5.6 out of 10, (739 reviews)
"The room I stayed in this week was better and had a better experience."
United States
Elickson
The price is £71
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
European Hostel

20. Rest & Rise La

Rest & Rise La
2.0 star property
Los Angeles
7.4 out of 10, Good, (29 reviews)
"Peaceful and relaxing place with good vibes"
United States
Torey
Rest & Rise La
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Number of reviews
7,562
Accommodation
114 Hostels
Lowest Price
£22
Highest Price
£113

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