The Hostel California
213 Academy Avenue, Bishop, CA 93514, United States of America – Excellent location – show map
The Hostel California
Offering free WiFi, The Hostel California is located in Bishop. The property is conveniently located within walking distance from local restaurants, banks, grocery stores, and shops. Along with air conditioning and heating, each room features carpeted floors. White bed linens are provided. Free toiletries are included in the ensuite or shared bathrooms. A shared kitchen is available for guests to use at their convenience. An outdoor garden provides a shared lounge space with an ivy-covered patio. An indoor lounge space with plush sofas and a piano is also featured. Other facilities of the property include free use of the property’s bicycles and skateboards, BBQ facilities, and table tennis. Guest can also enjoy an array of activities on site or in the surrounding areas, including fishing and hiking. The hostel is 8 minutes’ walk from Bishop City Park. It is 40 minutes’ drive from the Buttermilks. Eastern Sierra Regional Airport is 2.4 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
Michael
United Kingdom“A hostel with a really nice vibe and plenty of character. Lovely outdoor sheltered area too and a lounge packed with books (and some musical instruments). Kitchen was clean and reasonable well equipped (& lots of free food & communal spices etc!)....”- Yang
United States of America“Liked the climber/hiker vibe, and the historical house deco and garden. Very friendly people, staff and guests. Well supplied kitchen and pantry.” - Jane United States of America“Great stay in the heart of Bishop. Stayed three separate times over the course of a week. Lovely private rooms with lots of communal space indoors and outdoors. Clean, comfortable, super well priced. Cannot wait to return.”
- Maclane United States of America“The grounds of the hostile we’re attractive with flowers and chairs and different looks and crannies. Who is centrally in the town of Bishop?”
- WWill United States of America“Everything except bedroom temperature and blanket thickness”
Clara United States of America“This is truly a backpacker hostel and it's got all the things you might need if you're on the PCT or JMT. Plentiful hiker boxes, loner clothes, easy access to laundry and food, AC, wifi, etc. Super laid back, chill, and nice vibes.”- Stephen United States of America“Great location, great price, everything you need at a hostel”
Sree United States of America“We stayed in the private room. Comfortable beds, clean bathroom. Excellent staff as they accommodated a late check-in for us. Would definitely stay here again!”
Alessandro United States of America“Really fun interacting with other hikers. Had a clean and comfortable room with a private bathroom.”
Steve United States of America“Great spot for PCT Hikers. This is a great communal spot for hikers to recharge, clean up and get ready to go back on the trail. The kitchen, community table and surrounding rest areas were awesome.”
Area info
Amenities of The Hostel CaliforniaGreat facilities! Review score, 8.2
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Toilet
- Shower
- Linens
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Bicycle rental
- Movie nights
- Hiking
- Ping-pong
- Game room
- FishingAdditional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Baggage storage
- Board games/Puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Adults only
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
- Spanish
House rulesThe Hostel California takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about The Hostel California
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The prices at The Hostel California may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The Hostel California offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Game room
- Ping-pong
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Bicycle rental
- Movie nights
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The Hostel California is 800 feet from the center of Bishop. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at The Hostel California is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
