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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. Spectacular welcome by the staff, who took a lot of time to expolain to me the structure in detail, made me feel very welcome and very safe - which is not always the case in hostels. great services and ambience, perfect location, lovely decor. 100% recommend

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9
Superb
1,788 reviews
Price from
US$33.30
per night

Featuring free WiFi and a shared lounge, ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel offers accommodation in San Francisco, 1 km from Union Square and 1.3 km from Moscone Center. The property is around 1.2 km from Coit Tower, 2.3 km from Pier 39 and 2.5 km from Ghirardelli Square. The accommodation features karaoke and a shared kitchen. Great staff, great location, good breakfast, very inclusive and friendly environment!

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9.3
Superb
677 reviews
Price from
US$37.40
per night

Located in Central Sacramento, this hostel features rooms with free WiFi. Each room provides linens, blankets and towels.

Access to shared bathrooms is also provided at HI Sacramento Hostel, with private ensuite bathrooms available in select rooms. A kitchen is accessible to all guests. Very friendly welcome, great facilities for children ang youngsters, phantastic atmosphere, big room, everything was clean

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9
Superb
876 reviews
Price from
US$36
per night

Conveniently located in the West Los Angeles district of Los Angeles, The Vibe is set 3.3 km from Petersen Automotive Museum, 3.8 km from Los Angeles County Museum Of Art and 9.4 km from Dolby Theater. The property is located 11 km from Capitol Records Building, 13 km from California Science Center and 14 km from Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

La Memorial Coliseum is 14 km from the hostel, while Getty Center is 15 km from the property. Los Angeles International Airport is 14 km away. It was more than I expected in a good way.

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10
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
US$15.30
per night

Set in Los Angeles and with La Memorial Coliseum reachable within 3.9 km, VWM Hostel offers free bikes, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is around 5.9 km from California Science Center, 6.1 km from Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and 7 km from SoFi Stadium. Crypto.com Arena is 9 km away and Microsoft Theater is 9 km from the hostel. I arrived late, but the host was very kind and welcoming. The room was clean, my roommates were quiet, the bathroom was also clean, and the location was great. Thank you for the 3 nights!

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9.2
Superb
60 reviews
Price from
US$35
per night

Guest rooms in the hostel are equipped with a coffee machine. 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. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Becky and Dave are amazing hosts, we were offered chocolate on arrival and the property they call home is so thoughtfully laid out, from the room with the ocean sound machine, to the delicious breakfasts cooked by Dave, these two went above and beyond, even accomodating our gluten free request with special food. Their recommendations of activities to do in the area were amazing and I know we have made some friends for life with these two free spirits. I would not hesitate to recommend this property to anyone looking for a home style accomodation in northern California or anyone wanting to explore the stunning Redwoods! Thank you Dave and Becky and we will see you in New Zealand!

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9.8
Exceptional
74 reviews
Price from
US$289
per night

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. Every room comes with a balcony. Everything ! Location is unbeatable and the vibes of the building are so nice and friendly!

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9
Superb
40 reviews
Price from
US$75
per night

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 situated 1.7 km from Union Square, 2.6 km from Ghirardelli Square and 3.1 km from Moscone Center. Pier 39 is 4 km from the hostel and Coit Tower is 4 km away. Stayed 11 nights here, Great location, great hostel

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8.4
Very good
1,369 reviews
Price from
US$25.50
per night

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Samesun San Francisco is set in San Francisco, 800 metres from Ghirardelli Square and 2.1 km from Alcatraz. The property is around 2.2 km from Pier 39, 1.8 km from Coit Tower and 3.1 km from San Francisco City Hall. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.6 km from Crissy Field East Beach.

With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms come with a city view. Excellent location, great spacious shared rooms

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8.4
Very good
4,329 reviews
Price from
US$32.02
per night

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, 2.7 km from USS Midway Museum and 2.8 km from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. The rooms at the hostel are fitted with a shared bathroom and bed linen. Cleanness, location, staff very helpful

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8.7
Fabulous
1,110 reviews
Price from
US$56.40
per night

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