About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Hostel California in Bishop offers adults-only accommodations with air-conditioning and private or shared bathrooms. Each room includes a shower and hairdryer for added convenience. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and complimentary bicycles. The property features a lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, picnic area, games room, and luggage storage. Free on-site parking is available. Activities and Amenities: The hostel organizes film nights and hiking activities. Additional amenities include a library, outdoor seating, and a games room. Location and Attractions: Located 55 km from Mammoth Yosemite Airport, the hostel is near attractions such as the Bishop Museum and the Bishop Creek Canyon.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Giuliano
Italy“The building and outside area are just unique! Everything is vintage but cool, the atmosphere is so cozy, like living at a friend’s house” 
Mmmistergreen
Sweden“Fantastically comfortable beds. Very flexible around changing/canceling reservations.”- Celine
United Kingdom“This is a nice place full of character. It looked like a very popular place for climbers so a young community in general. The communal kitchen area is fully equipped with utensils, pots, pans, storage area, big fridges, microwave etc... and was...” 
John United Kingdom“Great location for hikers and climbers. Bishop has lots of conveniences. Hostel is very comfotable with good facilities.”- Maria
Poland“This place is so cozy! Kitchen is exceptionally well equipped and the staff is very friendly.” - Marine
France“Nice hostel with nice equipment, we had a nice night !” - Paola Italy“A cozy stay for one night on our drive. The place is nice and clean with a big shared kitchen.”
- Michael United Kingdom“Good hostel. Really nice vibe. Lounge with lots of useful books / guides (& musical instruments). Kitchen had a good range of communal stuff making cooking easy (e.g. rice , spices, coffee).”
- Philipp
Switzerland“Probably the best place to stay in Bishop if you like hostels” 
Mathys
Netherlands“Plenty of room at the Hostel California You can check out any time you like Very friendly athmosphere.”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please be sure to check for current road closures during winter months. Highway 120 (Tioga Pass) typically closes from late October until late May. When the Tioga Pass Road is closed, it is not possible to drive to Tuolumne Meadows or enter Yosemite National Park from the east. All other park entrances, including those along Highway 120 from the west, Highway 140, and Highway 41, remain open all year.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
