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Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel 3 stars

Ocean Beach, San Diego

Facing the beachfront, Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel offers 3-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. The location was great, 3 min walk to the beach. The common areas and general vibe was also awesome, definetely what made the hostel so special.

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9
Superb
1,889 reviews
Price from
£26
per night

Stay Classy

Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Well located in the centre of San Diego, Stay Classy provides free WiFi and a shared lounge. 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 space for guests.

You can play billiards at the hostel. classy, comfortable and feels like more than a hostel.

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9
Superb
1,195 reviews
Price from
£43
per night

Grateful Dreams Lodging

Arcata

All rooms at the hostel are equipped with a seating area. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Grateful Dreams Lodging also offer free WiFi, while certain rooms include a city view. Guest rooms include a safety deposit box. The host were really friendly and helpful and I loved the theme and comfort the home!

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9.7
Exceptional
37 reviews
Price from
£114
per night

Chill Hostel

Los Angeles

Set in Los Angeles, Chill Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 12 km from Nethercutt Museum, 22 km from Universal Studios Hollywood and 23 km from Getty Center. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and dry cleaning services for guests. I really liked the location of the hostel, not to mention the cleanliness and atmosphere! you feel at home, huge thanks to the owner whom I was able to meet!

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9.1
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
£41
per night

Chapter San Francisco

Pacific Heights, San Francisco

Located in San Francisco and within 1.4 km of San Francisco City Hall, Chapter San Francisco features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 1.8 km from Union Square, 2.7 km from Ghirardelli Square and 3.1 km from Moscone Center. The accommodation provides a concierge service, and luggage storage for guests.

All rooms at the hostel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a kitchenette. All units at Chapter San Francisco are equipped with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower. Rooms were clean and the staff was super nice. The place has good location, 2 blocks from the bus stop. I enjoy being here, I totally recommend this place

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8.8
Fabulous
1,016 reviews
Price from
£94
per night

Samesun San Francisco 3 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 3-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. everything, clean, modern and kind staff

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8.5
Very good
3,936 reviews
Price from
£29
per night

Gaslamp Hostel 3 stars

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. Price, location and cleanliness

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8.5
Very good
1,802 reviews
Price from
£33
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. comfy beds, cozy and clean room, also shared facilities were very clean, parking, great hosts, nice patio, localization, quiet and safe

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8.6
Fabulous
1,923 reviews
Price from
£34
per night

HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel 1 stars

Marina District, San Francisco

Overlooking San Francisco Bay, this hostel in a waterfront park 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. The location is perfect, the building is old but really clean, the staff is welcoming, the atmosphere is warmful! I slept in a mix dorm for 5 nights and everybody was respectuous and friendly. They have a spacious kitchen, with free breakfast on the morning, a welcoming common room, a nice and good café, even a small theatre!

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8.4
Very good
2,102 reviews
Price from
£25
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. Great common spaces, location 10/10

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8.1
Very good
1,694 reviews
Price from
£29
per night

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