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1. HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
US$130
US$121
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US$130
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US$130
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US$130
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1,015 reviews
#1 Best Value of 65 Hostels in California
“
and Dave the hostel manager is AMAZING! Breakfast is included and is a great way to meet people. There's also comfy sofas and arm chairs dotted around - making the hostel feel like a home from home!
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2. Orange Drive Hostel
US$139
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US$128
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US$139
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417 reviews
#2 Best Value of 65 Hostels in California
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Toilet paper, head to toe soap and hand soap, towels, and hairdryer were readily available in the private bathroom. They have parking in their own hostel which looks like a house from Orange Drive.
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3. Sonder at FOUND Santa Monica
US$167
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78 reviews
#3 Best Value of 65 Hostels in California
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People on front desk helpful & smiley Room was lovely, comfy beds, lots of space, small but pretty and well-stocked bathroom. Couple negatives - I wanted a quiet room, texted through the Sonder app as requested.
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4. Samesun Hollywood
US$158
US$154
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US$154
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US$158
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US$123
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224 reviews
#4 Best Value of 65 Hostels in California
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The place is clean and comfortable. Majority of the staff are all really helpful and make a note of learning your name and interacting with you. There are daily free events ranging from hikes to bar nights.
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5. Samesun Venice Beach
US$200
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US$200
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US$200
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US$175
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848 reviews
#5 Best Value of 65 Hostels in California
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Really nice place to meet other travelers. Breakfast - really simple, but fine, nice to be with other travelers in the livingroom. The only hostel who started with breakfast since Covid tho.
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6. Green Tortoise Hostel - San Francisco
US$134
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US$134
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US$134
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874 reviews
#6 Best Value of 65 Hostels in California
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My partner and I stayed in a private room: it was clean and a good enough size for two. The shared bathrooms were clean and I never had to wait to use the restroom or shower.
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7. Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort
US$79
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US$79
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US$79
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US$79
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851 reviews
#7 Best Value of 65 Hostels in California
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This is not your typical resort with swimming pools or pool service. But it is a great place to stay near Yosemite. We stayed in a family-style dorm room with bunk beds and a separate bath.
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8. ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
US$117
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US$115
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US$117
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US$103
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343 reviews
#8 Best Value of 65 Hostels in California
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TH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel had a very welcoming staff and a fun community atmosphere. I arrived at midnight expecting to go to bed soon, but I ended up talking with people in the common areas until 2:00 am.
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9. Ocean Park Hotel
US$124
US$106
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US$106
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US$124
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US$83
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220 reviews
#9 Best Value of 65 Hostels in California
“
I asked for a microwave and they brought one to my room. The bathroom was fine and every time I used it were no other guests in it.
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10. Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame
US$131
US$112
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US$112
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US$131
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US$96
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623 reviews
#10 Best Value of 65 Hostels in California
“
You will really enjoy your stay at this music themed hostel located in a nice residential area in San Francisco. The hostel is near Polk street where you will find a variety of things to get into.
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11. Lucky D's Hostel
US$93
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US$93
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US$93
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US$93
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917 reviews
#11 Best Value of 65 Hostels in California
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I spent my time in the hostel and San Diego by myself. So it’s a good thing this hostel is within walking distance to some very nice bars and restaurants to be able to mix and mingle with people.
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12. Banana Bungalow West Hollywood Hotel & Hostel
US$115
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US$115
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US$115
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391 reviews
#12 Best Value of 65 Hostels in California
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The location of this hostel is really good; West Hollywood; really close to Bevery Hills and not that far from the beaches and Hollywood. I booked a private room; nice room, but it is just.. fine.
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13. House of Trestles
US$92
US$87
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US$87
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US$92
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US$68
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72 reviews
#13 Best Value of 65 Hostels in California
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I have stayed in hostels on surf trips all over and this one is super fun. Everyone is chill and very friendly. There’s a full on kitchen, pool table, board rentals you can’t go wrong.
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14. HI San Luis Obispo
US$67
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US$67
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US$67
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102 reviews
#14 Best Value of 65 Hostels in California
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Amazingly this hostel is right by HWYs 1 and 101 making it the perfect place for an overnight stop and yet it's quiet. It was so easy to find and everyone in the hostel was so welcoming!
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15. The Bartlett Hotel and Guesthouse
US$153
US$128
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US$129
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US$153
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US$129
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95 reviews
#15 Best Value of 65 Hostels in California
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They will not accept a credit card for deposit and payment when checking out. Payment needs to be done on check in or when booking.
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16. Adelaide Hostel
US$140
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US$140
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US$140
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US$140
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710 reviews
#16 Best Value of 65 Hostels in California
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Some may argue that it's like that in any hostel, but my past experience staying in other hostels in different US cities , like in New York, was quite better, so I have something to compare it with.
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17. Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel
US$121
US$115
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US$121
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US$121
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503 reviews
#17 Best Value of 65 Hostels in California
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My daughter and I loved our private room. It had a full size bed and a bunk bed. A kitchen and private bathroom (#209).
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18. Samesun Ocean Beach
US$216
US$203
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US$176
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US$216
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US$167
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Hostel
6 reviews
#18 Best Value of 65 Hostels in California
“
Life is relaxed in Ocean Beach, and the hostel reflects that reality, though security is good here. Another plus is that community service activities proceed through the front desk.
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19. American Hotel
US$109
US$106
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US$95
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US$109
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47 reviews
#19 Best Value of 65 Hostels in California
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As has been noted in other reviews, the
hotel
/neighbourhood are within close proximity to the north-east corner of LA's skid row tent cities & social services.
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20. Samesun San Francisco
US$151
US$102
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US$102
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US$151
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US$102
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8 reviews
#20 Best Value of 65 Hostels in California
“
They provide clean rooms and a comfy bed. If need be, there is a shared refrigerator in the lobby area with stickers available so you can label your stuff.
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21. Orange Village Hostel
US$110
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US$112
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US$112