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3905 Main Street, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546, United States of America
#50 of 133 hotels in Mammoth Lakes
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 398 hostel reviews
7.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.4
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Comfort
7.3
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Location
9.0
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Facilities
7.4
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Staff
7.5
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Value for money
7.8
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Free WiFi
7.5
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Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Richie
United States of America2 Reviews8.0“Quickest way to the lifts for $60. Be sure to prepare easy food or bring a hot plate.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No access to hot tub and no stove to cook.
Looked cleaner than December!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 15, 2024
Liza
United States of America1 review7.0“Priced more than other hostels in CA. Need new beds. But overall good.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Moderne hostel is great but you really have to upgrade the beds. They all feel like planks! They are hard. At times, I just book to use the shower and end up sleeping in my car because the beds are so uncomfortable….
Hostel location is great.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 11, 2024
Joshua
United States of America1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
bathrooms
staff
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Janak
United States of America1 review6.0“Mattress was terrible, everything else was fantastic.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
BED WAS TERRIBLY UNCOMFORTABLE. i It’s been heavily used and should have been replaced years ago. I spoke with many people at the hostel and all of their beds have the same issue. Hard as a rock to sleep on.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Brenda
United States of America1 review8.0“Respect of others peace and space”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No hot plate or stove
Well maintained
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: March 13, 2024
Claudia
United States of America38 Reviews1 helpful vote6.0“Lots of snoring. Bring earplugs.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bed is as hard as a rock. The guy sleeping next to me brought a blow up mattress to put on top of the existing one. I may try that next time.
Convenient location near to the shuttle stop. Able to walk to restaurants.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: March 11, 2024
Paige
United States of America1 review6.0“Ok for price, don’t expect much”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathroom was pitiful. Idk how second floor was, but the first floor (mix of dorms and private rooms) had one bathroom (think like a bathroom in a house). The shower curtain was barely hanging and did nothing to keep the water inside, and the shower head was awful. There was warm water which was appreciated. For how much this hostel costs, I feel like they could pick up a $10 shower curtain at least. Another thing that I didn’t realize was there are no cooking facilities, just a microwave. They advertise a kitchenette so I expected more, and once I looked back at the confirmation email it states no stove/oven, but not on the booking.com overview (which actually states there is cooking facilities on an answer from the property). Minorly, the bed was rock hard with thin pillows, but that’s not really surprising for a hostel.
The location was great, right across from the brewery and close to all the lifts. The cost was decent, and the crowd was respectable when we were there and dispersed around 9.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: February 29, 2024
Karen
United States of America13 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The mattresses and pillows really need to be changed. I have to bring my own sleeping mat and pillow so that I don’t end up with pain in my back and neck the next day, especially if I’m staying multiple days.
Walking distance to the Gondola
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 26, 2024
Landon
United States of America11 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Could use some updates. Better towels, more privacy in bathrooms, better pillows
Great value compared to the other accommodations in the area
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 24, 2024
Eva
United States of America11 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Beds were pretty uncomfortable and it got very cold sometimes in the room. If you can bring an extra duvet and/or mattress pad, that'd help!
Great community, impeccable location for the price
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 11, 2024
Oliver
United States of America2 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
no stove or hot plate :(
great location, clean
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 6, 2024
Jozsef
United States of America2 Reviews8.0“Convienent and affordable”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bed very hard
Amazing location
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 29, 2024
Kandice
United States of America4 Reviews1 helpful vote6.0“for $78 a night they should invest in better beds”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The beds were HORRIBLE. Pro: I had the all-female dorm so ended up having the room to myself which was great. However, the bed was the worst bed I've ever slept on. Literally could not sleep because of it. If I stay here again, i'll be bringing an inflatable sleeping pad that you use for camping. This was a suggestion by one of the other guests that frequented the property a lot.
The common space was good but the kitchen didn't have a stove, only fridges and microwaves
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 27, 2024
Kevin
United States of America1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Bathrooms could have been better stocked with soap and trashcans were constantly overflowing.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 21, 2024
Beata
United States of America7 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Great Location for Solo Travelers. Bed Would Kill Your Back- Be Warned!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The mattresses need to be replaced. They are sunken in the middle so we might as well be sleeping on the wood plank of the bed. It really hurt my lower back. The pillows might as well be a pile of table cloths stack on top of each other. Wish there is some sort of table or counter top to set things on in the room.
Love love love the location. Racks for storing skis and snowboards come in handy. Clothing hooks in the room are very useful. Powerful microwaves available in the kitchen. Two big fridges. As of January 2024 there are no more stoves or oven.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 16, 2024
Heald
United States of America2 Reviews1 helpful vote6.0“Very much enjoyed my stay and will return for more on the slopes.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The mattresses are harder than a granite rock in the Himalayas. I will definitely be bringing a mattress pad next time I go.
The Modern Hostel offers a great value for its proximity to the village and bus stops. The shared spaces and bunks are very clean.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 13, 2024
Michael
United States of America5 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 16 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beds are pretty uncomfortable. I brought a sleeping pad and my own pillow and I was fine but I knew from previous stays what to expect.
Perfect location. Quick walk to village gondola of you're heading to Canyon lodge or you can take the bus across the street to Main lodge.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: December 23, 2023
John
United States of America1 review1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
They are getting RID OF THE STOVE!!!! ONE of the Main reasons I like to stay here is to be able to cook food without having to get Shafted by the prices at Mammoth. So LAME KEEP THE STOVEEE!!!! Also Bunk Beds are like sleeping on the ground they are ROCK HARD!!!!!
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: November 28, 2023
Yingxue
United States of America3 Reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Noisy, bed’s kinda crappy, only one bathroom each floor
Close to the resort
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 23, 2023
Welch
United States of America1 review8.0“Great except most of staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Any of the staff I came in contact with was pretty rude. I accidentally showed up an hour early for check in, the staff barely spoke English had an attitude and wouldn’t let me even sit on the couch in the hostel so I waited in my car for an hour. Then there was some miscommunication with a guest and me and the roommates were accused of being rude to a guest when we did nothing. Luckily the staff is basically never around. Cleaning ladies were nice though.
Loved the people I met, great location to go snowboarding you walk 5 mins to get on the bus, able to sleep and no one was being loud. Everything was clean
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: October 13, 2023
Robert
United States of America52 Reviews8 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
the mattress could be updated and have a little more padding. The room could use more outlets around the bed area.
It was close to the event that i participated at and was reasonable priced. plenty of parking and a decent bathroom area for men and women.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 2, 2023
Benjamin
United States of America1 review8.0“Great place for the value”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The mattress was pretty uncomfortable
It was clean, had a well appointed kitchen, very helpful staff, easy check-in and -out process
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: September 17, 2023
Larry
United States of America1 review1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
It was initially hard to find the place; I had to call for directions even though I was right outside. It's on the same property as the Holiday Haus hotel, which is much more prominent. They share the same office, so it would have been helpful if the confirmation email explained that Moderne Hostel guests must check in at the Holiday Haus office.
I enjoyed my stay at Moderne Hostel in August. I originally booked just one night, but extended to a 2nd night because of weather. The shared room was comfortable and quiet; roommates were considerate. The shared kitchen is large and well equipped, and there's a nice but small shared living room with TV. Wifi worked well. I met some interesting, friendly people. All in all, it was a very good experience.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: September 17, 2023
Konrad
Switzerland17 Reviews2 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very old interieur. And the weirdest bathrooms I have ever seen. Only one ladies and one gents room. However, containing two toilets, two showers, two sinks. I guess on paper this fulfills the requirements for sanitary installations per guest number. In practice it let to waiting in front of the bath rooms as most people are not so comfortable having someone brushing their teeth, someone else showering while they take a dump.
Best price-value in Mammoth Lakes at the time.
Stayed in September 2023
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