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Gaslamp Hostel

San Diego, US

Wonderful

223 Guest reviews

With a stay at Gaslamp Hostel in San Diego (Downtown San Diego), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. This hostel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Seaport Village and 1.2 mi (2 km) from USS Midway Museum. Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

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Amsterdam Hostel

749 Taylor Street, San Francisco, USA - See map

Amenities

Excellent

15 Guest reviews

8.2

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HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

312 Mason Street, San Francisco, USA - See map

Amenities

Excellent

120 Guest reviews

8.8

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Orange Village Hostel

411 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, USA - See map

Amenities

Good

773 Guest reviews

7.0

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Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

6820 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, USA - See map

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Very Good

636 Guest reviews

7.8

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Orange Drive Hostel

1764 North Orange Drive, Los Angeles, USA - See map

Amenities

Excellent

722 Guest reviews

8.4

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Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel

5920 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, USA - See map

Amenities

Very Good

156 Guest reviews

7.8

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HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica, USA - See map

Amenities

Excellent

484 Guest reviews

8.8

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Melrose Hostel

646 North Western Avenue, Los Angeles, USA - See map

Amenities

Excellent

185 Guest reviews

8.8

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European Hostel

761 Minna Street, San Francisco, USA - See map

Amenities

Poor

489 Guest reviews

5.2

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Nap York San Francisco Sleep Station

1533 Franklin Street, San Francisco, USA - See map

Amenities

Excellent

1 Guest reviews

8.0

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Adelaide Hostel

5 Isadora Duncan Lane, San Francisco, USA - See map

Amenities

Very Good

569 Guest reviews

7.8

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HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

521 Market Street, San Diego, USA - See map

Amenities

Excellent

416 Guest reviews

8.4

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Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

1475 Lombard St, San Francisco, USA - See map

Amenities

Excellent

68 Guest reviews

8.4

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HI Monterey - Hostel

778 Hawthorne Street, Monterey, USA - See map

Amenities

Excellent

75 Guest reviews

8.8

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PodShare - Hostel

1617 Cosmo Street, Los Angeles, USA - See map

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Very Good

96 Guest reviews

7.8

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Moderne Hostel

Mammoth Lakes, US

Excellent

145 Guest reviews

With a stay at Moderne Hostel in Mammoth Lakes, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Mammoth Mountain and Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort. This hostel is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Convict Lake and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Village Gondola Station. Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Free self parking is available onsite.

ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel

San Francisco, US

Exceptional

3 Guest reviews

With a stay at ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel in San Francisco (Downtown San Francisco), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Oracle Park and Moscone Convention Center. This hostel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Golden Gate Park and 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Golden Gate Bridge. Make yourself at home in one of the 34 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and microwave in a common area.

Melrose Hostel

Located in Los Angeles (Hollywood), Melrose Hostel is within a 5-minute drive of Paramount Studios and Hollywood Walk of Fame. This hostel is 3 mi (4.7 km) from Dolby Theater and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from The Grove. Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Computers, complimentary wireless Internet access, and premium TV channels provide entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Featured amenities include a computer station, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

HI Point Reyes - Hostel

Point Reyes Station, US

9.2

Wonderful

29 Guest reviews

Located in Point Reyes Station, HI Point Reyes - Hostel is in a national park, a 5-minute drive from Point Reyes State Marine Reserve and 15 minutes from Point Reyes Hiking Trails. This eco-certified hostel is 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from Tomales Bay State Park and 12 mi (19.2 km) from Samuel P. Taylor State Park. Make yourself at home in one of the 41 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

WHOLE Family - 4th Ave - Hostel

Sacramento, US

Exceptional

1 Guest reviews

Located in Sacramento (Southeastern Sacramento), WHOLE Family - 4th Ave - Hostel is within a 5-minute drive of Curtis Park and California Highway Patrol Headquarters. This hostel is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Golden 1 Center and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from California State University Sacramento. Make yourself at home in one of the 3 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Shared bathrooms are provided. null

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

With a stay at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel in San Francisco (Downtown San Francisco), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Oracle Park and Moscone Convention Center. This eco-certified hostel is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Golden Gate Park and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Golden Gate Bridge. Make yourself at home in one of the 99 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and portable fans, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

WHOLE Family - WholeStyl - Hostel

Sacramento, US

Excellent

13 Guest reviews

With a stay at WHOLE Family - WholeStyl - Hostel in Sacramento (Southeastern Sacramento), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Colonial Theatre and 11 minutes by foot from University of California, Davis Medical Center. This hostel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from California State University Sacramento and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Golden 1 Center. Make yourself at home in one of the 11 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Rooms have private furnished patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Free self parking is available onsite.

Luxury Stays - Hostel

Located in Inglewood, Luxury Stays - Hostel is within a 15-minute drive of Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and University of Southern California. This hostel is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Sony Pictures Studios and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from La Brea Tar Pits. Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

Lucky D's Hostel

With a stay at Lucky D's Hostel, you'll be centrally located in San Diego, just a 5-minute walk from Petco Park and 11 minutes by foot from San Diego Convention Center. This hostel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Balboa Park and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from San Diego Zoo. Make yourself at home in one of the 35 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

Ansonia Hotel - Hostel

San Francisco, US

Wonderful

11 Guest reviews

With a stay at Ansonia Hotel - Hostel in San Francisco (Downtown San Francisco), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Oracle Park and Moscone Convention Center. This hostel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Golden Gate Park and 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Golden Gate Bridge. Make yourself at home in one of the 122 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

The Rumi Hostel

With a stay at The Rumi Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Los Angeles, within a 5-minute drive of Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. This hostel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from University of Southern California and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Hollywood Walk of Fame. Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, hair dryers, and toilets with an electronic bidet. Featured amenities include microwave in a common area, refrigerator in a common area, and lockers.

PodShare San Diego - Hostel

With a stay at PodShare San Diego - Hostel in San Diego (Downtown San Diego), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of San Diego Convention Center and Petco Park. This hostel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Balboa Park and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from San Diego Zoo. Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and lockers.

Artist Housing - Hostel

Los Angeles, US

Good

2 Guest reviews

A stay at Artist Housing - Hostel places you in the heart of Los Angeles, within a 15-minute walk of Crypto.com Arena and Los Angeles Convention Center. This hostel is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Dodger Stadium and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from University of Southern California. Make yourself at home in one of the 36 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains and computer monitors, as well as phones with free local calls. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

Located in San Diego (Pacific Beach), California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach is within a 15-minute drive of Torrey Pines Gliderport and Salk Institute for Biological Studies. This beach hostel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from La Jolla Cove and 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from USS Midway Museum. Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Rooms have private furnished patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

Located in San Diego (Point Loma), California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach is within a 10-minute drive of Hotel Circle and Mission Bay. This spa hostel is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Mission Beach and 6 mi (9.6 km) from San Diego Convention Center. Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 16 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring private pools and outdoor private spa tubs. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.