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Located in San Diego and with Ocean Beach reachable within 300 metres, Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation offers an ATM, and luggage storage for guests. I couldn't evaluate the breakfast because it was too early. But it was the most amazing hostel I have ever experienced in my life.

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9
Wonderful
1,753 reviews
Price from
$32.91
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. The best hostel for sure. The staff were amazing and helpful. Shoutout to everyone for making my stay in SF monorails. Also the game nights and bbq nights were lovely moments to connect with other travellers.

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9.4
Wonderful
743 reviews
Price from
$37.40
per night

Attractively located in the South Los Angeles district of Los Angeles, Blue Central Stay Near USC, BMO Stadium & Downtown LA is set 1.1 km from California Science Center, 1.4 km from Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and 5.7 km from Crypto.com Arena. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 600 metres from La Memorial Coliseum.

Microsoft Theater is 5.7 km from the hostel, while La Union Station is 10 km from the property. Hawthorne Municipal Airport is 14 km away. The cleanliness. Very quiet and peaceful

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9.2
Wonderful
21 reviews
Price from
$40
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
Wonderful
62 reviews
Price from
$30
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
Wonderful
40 reviews
Price from
$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. Very convenient from civic center station. simple but adequate kitchen with nice view.

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8.4
Very Good
1,414 reviews
Price from
$33
per night

Located within 2.6 km of Crissy Field East Beach and 800 metres of Ghirardelli Square, Samesun San Francisco provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in San Francisco. This 3-star hostel offers luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.1 km from Alcatraz. Great location and private rooms, loved our stay

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8.4
Very Good
4,407 reviews
Price from
$31.50
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. Clean and proximity to convention center

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8.8
Excellent
1,106 reviews
Price from
$56.40
per night

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. My favorite hostel in the US hands down the staff, the location, the cleanliness, the aesthetic - all 10/10 10 minute walk from San Diego Convention Center & so close to so many fun clubs Definitely recommend Can’t wait to come back

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8.6
Excellent
1,457 reviews
Price from
$42.39
per night

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. An affordable chance to stay at a beautiful historic building in the heart of Hollywood. Staff were very kind, and the location is perfect (Hollywood/Highland metro just around the block). The hostel is quiet and has very calming peaceful vibes.

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8.7
Excellent
1,936 reviews
Price from
$35
per night

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