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1. Stay Classy Hostel

Downtown San Diego

Dylan

P4,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a modern design.

2. Boutique HomeStay

Mid City

Jerry

P1,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A wooden deck with a stone bench, a metal chair, and hanging plants.

3. The Rumi Hostel

Mid City

Heejin

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a pergola, and a green wall.

4. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Ocean Beach

Robert

P4,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

5. Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

Hollywood

Gene

P4,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern living room with a round wooden table, two chairs, a potted bonsai tree, and a large plant.

6. Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

Vermont Square

Senen

P5,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A spacious courtyard with a central fountain, seating areas, and string lights.

7. HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

Downtown Santa Monica

Rachel

P7,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A coastal road leading to a pier with a view of the ocean and beach.

8. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Santa Barbara Beach

NAYA

P8,607 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A multi-level interior with a staircase, wooden doors, and a balcony with plants.

9. Gaslamp Hostel

Downtown San Diego

Karin

P7,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A lobby with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table with books, a blue staircase, and a wall with a map and text.

10. HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

Union Square

Florence

P5,214 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a herringbone floor, and pendant lighting.

11. Bposhtels San Francisco

Union Square

Vinoth

A modern lounge area with a large window, a blackboard with a map, and a seating arrangement with orange cushions.

12. Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Cow Hollow

Susan

P6,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hallway with green doors, a restroom sign, and a paper towel dispenser.

13. Randolph Hotel

Huntington Park

Ryan

P3,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

The storefront of Hostelling International 521 Market with a clear view of the entrance and a person inside.

14. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

Downtown San Diego

Majid

P6,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A beach with a pier extending into the ocean.

15. ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

Hermosa Beach

Jennifer

P5,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas, a large window overlooking a street, and a mounted television.

16. Orange Village Hostel

Union Square

Slavi

P4,478 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern kitchen with grey cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden floor.

17. Green HomeStay

Historic South Central

Juan Bosco

A kitchenette with a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a plant. There is a door leading to another room.

18. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

Western Addition

Shannon

P7,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor seating area with a purple sofa, a round table, and a wooden deck.

19. The Rosemary Silverlake

Hollywood

Fabian

P9,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A display cabinet with various travel memorabilia, including a model ship, postcards, and a sign for San Francisco.

20. Amsterdam Hostel

Union Square

Cesar

P5,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Top California Hotel Reviews

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

8/10 Good

"The shuttle service was great"

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were very spacious and very comfortable and very clean. Everybody was extremely helpful.. the breakfast in the morning was amazing. They have so many different selections.. comfortable beds and friendly staff with a clean environment-can’t ask for much more than that.. five minutes from Pier 39. It was a nice walk great area."

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and a convenient base for exploring San Francisco! We had a great stay at the Holiday Inn during our visit to San Francisco. The hotel was in a fantastic location and made a great base for exploring the city. Our rental car was unfortunately too tall for the hotel’s parking garage, but we found another parking garage just two blocks away, which was really convenient and worked out well for us. The hotel was also close to Pier 39 and other attractions. We decided to leave the car parked and used Waymo taxis to get around the city, which made exploring San Francisco really easy. Overall, a great hotel in an excellent location. We really enjoyed our stay and would happily recommend it to anyone visiting San Francisco!"

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"The property is nice, clean, and an easy location. We loved the bunk bed suites for the kids. The breakfast was good too. The only downside was the walls were not very sound proof - we could hear everything from the rooms next to us. The kids late at night, very early in the mornings, and running back and forth. We have stayed at many hotels in the area and this was the loudest we have had."

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was so quaint. Very Clean. I was skeptical about staying here due to when you cons out of your room your outside, its not an indoor hallway but gow its decorated and how clean this hotel was made our experience wonderful. We didn't get a room with a personal balcony, but we're still able to enjoy the scenery 5 steps away from our door. Highly recommend this place. Food, bars and shops within walking distance. We would definitely stay here again"

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Accommodation	105 Hostels
Lowest Price	P1,832
Highest Price	P9,650

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Our top choices for California hostels

1. Stay Classy Hostel

2. Boutique HomeStay

3. The Rumi Hostel

4. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

5. Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

6. Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

7. HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

8. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

9. Gaslamp Hostel

10. HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

11. Bposhtels San Francisco

12. Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

13. Randolph Hotel

14. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

15. ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

16. Orange Village Hostel

17. Green HomeStay

18. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

19. The Rosemary Silverlake

20. Amsterdam Hostel

Top California Hotel Reviews

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

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