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Memory foam beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

1. Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (950 reviews)
"Great, simple stay"
Canada
Wai Kit
The price is SAR 199
SAR 226 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Stay Classy Hostel
Lobby sitting area

2. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Ocean Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (588 reviews)
"Short walk to beach and anything else you want to do!!!!"
United States
linda
The price is SAR 225
SAR 254 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
Townhome, Multiple Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free), individually furnished

3. Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
1.0 star property
Vermont Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (199 reviews)
"I loved this place"
United States
Nabila
The price is SAR 228
SAR 259 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sep - 22 Sep
Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
Living area

4. Boutique HomeStay

Boutique HomeStay
1.0 star property
Mid City
5.8 out of 10, (201 reviews)
"There was a kitchen & dining area & bathrooms on each floor. Both of those made the stay convenient stay for me. Also located near K-town near shops & downtown area."
United States
Ocea
The price is SAR 96
SAR 109 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sep - 21 Sep
Boutique HomeStay
Terrace/patio

5. The Rumi Hostel

The Rumi Hostel
2.0 star property
Mid City
7.8 out of 10, Good, (387 reviews)
"Better breakfast"
United States
Monet
The Rumi Hostel
Hypo-allergenic bedding available, blackout drapes

6. Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"So close to everything"
United States
Mia
The price is SAR 280
SAR 319 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
Courtyard

7. HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Santa Monica
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (969 reviews)
"Great property. Affordable"
United States
Justin
The price is SAR 396
SAR 456 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
City view from property

8. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (255 reviews)
"Great and cheap stay with great and friendly staff and just as friendly guests."
United States
Prahlad
The price is SAR 540
SAR 615 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
Lobby sitting area

9. HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (474 reviews)
"Amazing stay! Felt safe and had everything we needed the whole time !"
United States
Paris
The price is SAR 335
SAR 390 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sep - 29 Sep
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Lobby

10. Bposhtels San Francisco

Bposhtels San Francisco
2.0 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (28 reviews)
"What i like the most is how pleasant staff Welcoming are and professional, treating Their guests with utmost respect, not to Talk of cleanest just immaculate, pleasant Atmosphere @ found hotel just amazing. The building is beautiful & lovely , most Importantanly you get to wash laundry, Laundry facility on cite that's indeed ☆Accommodating , kitchen as well for ☕️ Coffee, Cupperchino & coffee of your Choice , I always feel wonderful @ found Hotel ( so...
United States
Sannah
Bposhtels San Francisco
Interior

11. Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (402 reviews)
"good location with clean bed!"
Canada
Hyun kyung
The price is SAR 446
SAR 519 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
Interior

12. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (690 reviews)
"Thank you for a great stay!"
United States
Karin
The price is SAR 383
SAR 435 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Gaslamp Hostel
Property entrance

13. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (729 reviews)
"Super great value, for people looking to stay for cheap, & for people not from the US who are looking to bond with others that are staying with them"
United States
Andrew
The price is SAR 270
SAR 308 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
Private kitchen

14. Green HomeStay

Green HomeStay
1.0 star property
Historic South Central
6.4 out of 10, (77 reviews)
"Great property "
United States
Juan Bosco
Green HomeStay
Economy Room with Shared Rest Room | Bathroom | Towels, soap, toilet paper

15. Randolph Hotel

Randolph Hotel
1.0 star property
Huntington Park
7.2 out of 10, Good, (300 reviews)
"Skip this dump!"
United States
Grantlin
The price is SAR 211
SAR 221 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Randolph Hotel
On the beach

16. ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
1.0 star property
Hermosa Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (287 reviews)
"I was a bit worried about staying in a hostel, but didn't need to worry as the staff were excellent, the location stunning, view amazing and all in all had a great stay."
United Kingdom
Jemma
The price is SAR 408
SAR 465 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
Lobby

17. Amsterdam Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (253 reviews)
"Awesome place"
United States
Cesar
The price is SAR 311
SAR 365 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sep - 29 Sep
Amsterdam Hostel
Beach nearby

18. Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Venice
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (743 reviews)
"amazing time and location"
United States
Timothy
The price is SAR 246
SAR 281 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
Lobby

19. Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel
1.5 star property
Union Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice hostel would go to again"
United States
Nathan Chance
The price is SAR 266
SAR 313 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sep - 22 Sep
Orange Village Hostel
Full-size fridge, microwave, toaster

20. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (471 reviews)
"It’s always a pleasure to stay at chapter"
United States
Shannon
The price is SAR 368
SAR 429 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
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Top California Hotel Reviews

Loews Hollywood Hotel

Loews Hollywood Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Such an amazing time at this hotel and absolutely loved our stay here. Can not fault anything and definitely looking forward to staying here again soon"
Daniela 7-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Loews Hollywood Hotel