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Samesun Ocean Beach 2 stars

Ocean Beach, San Diego

Facing the beachfront, Samesun Ocean Beach 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.

Ocean Beach is 300 metres from the hostel, while Sunset Cliffs Beach is 2.5 km away. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 6 km from Samesun Ocean Beach. Best hostel ever. People are amazing, very clean hostel, well located and the place is beautiful, breakfast with fruits, they allow me to leave my bags until 10 hours after the checkout

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9
Superb
1,676 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. Location is not the best but inside the hostel is very clean and quiet.

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9
Superb
1,057 reviews
Price from
€ 53
per night

Bodhi House, Joshua Tree National Park

Twentynine Palms

Situated in Twentynine Palms, 8.8 km from Fortynine Palms Oasis Trail, Bodhi House, Joshua Tree National Park features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is set 22 km from Arch Rock Trailhead, 23 km from Skull Rock and 29 km from Pine City. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. I had a really good time at Bodhi’s House, the hosts were very welcoming and the house is peaceful and quiet, it is a really nice place to work remotely. It was also really close to the north entrance of Joshua Tree NP, but a little away from the city center (which was not a problem to me). My room was really cosy and quiet too and the bed was comfy. I had an amazing time here! Thank you!

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9
Superb
78 reviews
Price from
€ 58
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. Wonderful: the accommodation, the location, the facilities (bike, sup, mat…) and the host. Gary is super friendly: always available for a coffe, a beber and a chat.

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9.9
Exceptional
23 reviews
Price from
€ 123
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. Very central, felt safe and in a safe district (was actually booked at European hostel, dont recomend!), curtains around the beds and free towel, a clean place overalt<3

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8.4
Very good
3,190 reviews
Price from
€ 36
per night

Gaslamp Hostel

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. I immediately met cool new people and we went out together. I also loved the activities offered by the hostel.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,714 reviews
Price from
€ 46
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. Excellent stuff, nice, friendly. Andreas Michera from Berlin

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8.6
Fabulous
1,585 reviews
Price from
€ 48
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. Great, kitchen common room, cinema room etc. It was all great!

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8.3
Very good
1,691 reviews
Price from
€ 30
per night

ITH San Diego Adventure Hostel 2 stars

Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Set in a Victorian house in the heart of Central San Diego's Little Italy Neighbourhood of Downtown, this hostel offers dormitory rooms and private rooms with free Wi-Fi, breakfast and hosted social activities. Friendly staff, great location, safe neighborhood.

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8.2
Very good
1,052 reviews
Price from
€ 42
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
1,365 reviews
Price from
€ 37
per night

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