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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 was very clean and super social and they have a “space” fir everything and everyone (chill,socialize,…)

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9
Superb
1,755 reviews
Price from
£34
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. Super cool staff, very kind and helpful. The bathrooms and all the facilities were really clean. an outstanding stay in san diego, i would definitely stay again.

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9
Superb
1,134 reviews
Price from
£44
per night

Grateful Dreams Lodging

Arcata

Guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a seating area. With a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Grateful Dreams Lodging also offer free WiFi, while certain rooms include a city view. At the accommodation each room comes with bed linen and towels. The two hosts were absolutely wonderful. So hospitable and accommodating. The breakfasts they cook are to die for and they know a lot about the area and all the best places to visit. They sure are worth it!

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9.5
Exceptional
19 reviews
Price from
£65
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. Gary is super nice and helpful with everything :) Great community and place to stay.

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9.6
Exceptional
22 reviews
Price from
£98
per night

Hostel Style Shared Room

Daly City

Hostel Style Shared Room is located in Daly City, within 12 km of University of San Francisco and 16 km of San Francisco City Hall. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and luggage storage space. Clean, quiet and close to facilities especially the airport SFO.

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9
Superb
16 reviews
Price from
£33
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. No breakfast, but the location is perfect! Very safe area with great bus connections to all parts of the city!

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8.5
Very good
3,585 reviews
Price from
£31
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. The hostel is clean,the bathrooms are great,there are a lot of attractions.The reception staff are mainly three ladies, Cony, Bruna and Tori, extremely nice, smiling and ver very helpful 🙂 The area is great right in the Gaslamp entertainment center,close to shops,public transport, seaport.I recommend it

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8.5
Very good
1,727 reviews
Price from
£38
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. It was in a very neat house with many areas for chilling! Super close to Hollywood Boulevard and quiet enough to enjoy some down time away from the noise. Pedro was so helpful and happy to give us tips around the area.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,769 reviews
Price from
£40
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. The location is unbeatable, it has great views to the Golden gate on the background, the bay right in front of, and a wey steps walking to the Fisherman’s Wharf. Plus, it’s there it is a bike and walking trail which is great if you do the rental bike activity in SFCO or just want to go running.

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8.3
Very good
1,885 reviews
Price from
£24
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. I ask for the quiet room so I got zero noise problem. everything is clean and excellent

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8.1
Very good
1,540 reviews
Price from
£32
per night

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