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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. Good location and facilities. Safe and relaxed vibe.

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9
Superb
1,784 reviews
Price from
£29
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. Very clean interiors. Very comfortable beds. Neighbours are quiet and respectful for each other’s privacy and need for peace and rest. Strong water pressure in the shower. Strong wifi. Easy to use washer/dryer for laundry. Huge, spacious and nicely decorated common areas. As an introvert, I especially love being able to chill and relax without being disturbed.

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9
Superb
1,163 reviews
Price from
£34
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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9.7
Exceptional
29 reviews

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
£35
per night

Monterey Hostel

Cannery Row, Monterey

Situated in Monterey and with Aeneas Beach reachable within less than 1 km, Monterey Hostel features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Private parking is available on site. A super nice hostel, in excellent condition, clean, well-equipped kitchen and very friendly service. I loved this hostel.

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9.1
Superb
38 reviews
Price from
£57
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 around 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. The property was fully equipped, comfortable, and near Joshua tree national park. The hosts were gracious and welcoming.

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9
Superb
83 reviews
Price from
£44
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
27 reviews
Price from
£102
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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9.1
Superb
17 reviews

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. everything was great, staff very friendly and helpful ☺️

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8.5
Very good
3,732 reviews
Price from
£30
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 staff was absolutely lovely, they organized a small party for New Years Eve and made sure that everyone was enjoying it and was safe.

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8.5
Very good
1,754 reviews
Price from
£108
per night

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