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Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel 2 stars

Ocean Beach, San Diego

Facing the beachfront, Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel offers 2-star accommodation in San Diego and features a shared lounge and terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides an ATM, and luggage storage for guests. It is close to the ocean, in a fabulous street. Hostel was nice inside

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9
Superb
1,685 reviews
Price from
¥6,246
per night

Stay Classy

Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Stay Classy is well located in the centre of San Diego, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is located 1.4 km from San Diego Convention Center, 2.8 km from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station and 3.1 km from USS Midway Museum. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

The shared bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the hostel each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Amazing value! The best hostel I've been to so far. In the US I only experienced 10 times worse hostels for this price. I'd definitely come back and recommend it to everyone staying in SD!

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9
Superb
1,062 reviews
Price from
¥8,979
per night

Bodhi House, Joshua Tree National Park

Twentynine Palms

Situated in Twentynine Palms, 8.8 km from Fortynine Palms Oasis Trail, Bodhi House, Joshua Tree National Park features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is set 22 km from Arch Rock Trailhead, 23 km from Skull Rock and 29 km from Pine City. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. The property was fully equipped, comfortable, and near Joshua tree national park. The hosts were gracious and welcoming.

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9
Superb
78 reviews
Price from
¥9,888
per night

Ocean Front Vortex Female Hostel private rooms Free bikes

Venice Beach, Los Angeles

Located in Los Angeles, 300 metres from Venice Beach, Ocean Front Vortex Female Hostel private rooms Free bikes provides accommodation with free bikes, private parking and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and an ATM, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Each room is equipped with a patio. Vortex, the coolest place where to be in Venice

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9.9
Exceptional
22 reviews
Price from
¥20,985
per night

Samesun San Francisco 2 stars

Marina District, San Francisco

Located within 2.6 km of Crissy Field East Beach and less than 1 km of Ghirardelli Square, Samesun San Francisco provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in San Francisco. This 2-star hostel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.9 km from Coit Tower. location was amazing, staff was super nice, had an elevator, iron, gave towel.

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8.4
Very good
3,211 reviews
Price from
¥6,829
per night

Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego

Ideally set in the Downtown San Diego, Gaslamp Hostel features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is around 3.3 km from Balboa Park, 5 km from San Diego Zoo and 7 km from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. The property is 10 km from University of San Diego and 11 km from SeaWorld San Diego. Wow! This hostel is amazing! I definitely recommend this place, the staff is generous and very kind and the hostel is pretty clean!

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8.6
Fabulous
1,721 reviews
Price from
¥7,912
per night

Orange Drive Hostel

Hollywood, Los Angeles

Located within 4 minutes' walk from Dolby Theater, Orange Drive Hostel offers free WiFi . Entertainment venue the Hollywood Bowl is 1 km away, while Capitol Records is 1.4 km away.

Melrose Avenue is 2.3 km from the hostel, while Universal Studios Hollywood is 3.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Hollywood Burbank Airport, 11 km from the property. The Hollywood Walk of Fame is 4 minutes' walk from the property. The people who work here are very friendly, starting with the owner, front desk team,everyone is very generous and willing to help.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,592 reviews
Price from
¥7,254
per night

HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel 1 stars

Marina District, San Francisco

Overlooking San Francisco Bay, this Fisherman’s Wharf hostel features free WiFi throughout the property. A 24-hour reception welcomes guests and daily activities are offered.

Shared bathroom facilities are offered for both dormitory-style guest rooms and private guest rooms at HI San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf Hostel. Towels and linens are provided. I was genuinely happily surprised with my experience here! So clean, staff really helpful, beds were comfortable, good location and so much more!

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8.3
Very good
1,705 reviews
Price from
¥5,623
per night

ITH San Diego Adventure Hostel 2 stars

Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Set in a Victorian house in the heart of Central San Diego's Little Italy Neighbourhood of Downtown, this hostel offers dormitory rooms and private rooms with free Wi-Fi, breakfast and hosted social activities. Always clean, good vibes and they respect the quiet hours. Little Italy is there, In Downtown there’s a lot of spots for really good food and also Waterfront and Seaport Village are near. Awesome location, awesome staff, simple the best hostel to stay in SD.

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8.2
Very good
1,050 reviews
Price from
¥7,193
per night

HI San Diego Downtown Hostel 3 stars

Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego

Accommodation at HI San Diego Downtown Hostel includes heating and a fan. Private air-conditioned rooms are available with en suite bathrooms and hairdryers. Personal lockers are available for each dorm bed. Free high-speed WiFi is included in public areas. Staff were really nice and helpful, The hostel is very comfortable and clean. The breakfast is also very good.

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8.1
Very good
1,374 reviews
Price from
¥6,257
per night

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