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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. - Rooms and bathrooms are so clean - Staff are so friendly - Great location - Best place to socialize - Very cozy

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9
Superb
1,812 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. Nicest staff EVER. It was Really the best hostel iv’e been to. Loved everything about it The location is great, the community in the hostel is unique and fun.

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9.2
Superb
624 reviews
Price from
US$37.40
per night

Riverton Place NoHo is set in Los Angeles, 5.4 km from Universal Studios Hollywood and 10 km from Dolby Theater. The property is situated 10 km from Capitol Records Building, 14 km from Hollywood Sign and 17 km from Los Angeles County Museum Of Art. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

All guest rooms at the hostel come with a shared bathroom and bed linen. I had a wonderful stay at this hostel! The location is perfect, close to everything, and the manager was extremely kind and helpful. I really felt welcomed and comfortable here. Highly recommended!

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9.2
Superb
7 reviews

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
59 reviews
Price from
US$35
per night

Situated in Los Angeles, within 1.8 km of Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and 2.7 km of La Memorial Coliseum, Blue Private Room near BMO Stadium USC and K-Town offers accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 6.1 km from Crypto.com Arena, 6.1 km from Microsoft Theater and 10 km from La Union Station. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.2 km from California Science Center.

At the hostel, all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The units at Blue Private Room near BMO Stadium USC and K-Town feature air conditioning and a desk. I like the place and the host. They were very kind. Always take care of guest and if any problem they will fix it immediately. I would recommend this place to my friends.

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9
Superb
30 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

Set in Inglewood, 4.1 km from SoFi Stadium, Sofi LAX Clippers Stay offers accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a casino. The property is situated 16 km from Petersen Automotive Museum, 17 km from Los Angeles County Museum Of Art and 17 km from Venice Beach Boardwalk. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

All guest rooms at the hostel come with a flat-screen TV and a kitchen. The shared bathroom is fitted with a shower and a hairdryer. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. I liked that the personal answered fast and I could do the check-in without problems, the location is close to the airport and metro. The place was super clean!

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9
Superb
39 reviews
Price from
US$72
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. We had a great stay at Grateful dreams, I wish we'd been able to stay longer! Me and some friends found the place last-minute on our way from the redwoods and it was a fantastic surprise on our trip. The house is impeccably decorated and offers everything you could ever need for your stay, some really lovely and thoughtful touches. Dave and Becky were the best hosts and made us feel very welcome, providing good vibes, good tunes, and a delicious breakfast. Thanks again! ✌️

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9.8
Exceptional
70 reviews
Price from
US$187
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. I had an amazing experience. The host was incredibly friendly and helpful, for which I'm very grateful. The girls who shared the house with us were all wonderful, I'm so happy that met them😃I highly recommend this place for a stay in LA.

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9
Superb
39 reviews
Price from
US$80
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. They help me to stored my bike which I rented for 24hrs and used for exploring the downtown to bay area. Not all hostel will accept that kind of request that is why I appreciated a lot the help I got from the staff. I really like to stay in their lounge area its very clean and cozy the view is good. Definitely this place is highly recommendable for everybody.

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8.5
Very good
1,324 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. I love the reception. Very nice people and welcoming. Their smile before even say the first Hi enables comfort and breaks the barriers of communication. I also love the room, very clean, everything needed was already there. It’s also secure. I had my luggage delivered to the hotel a day after my arrival and it was securely stored by the hotel 🫶🏻. The breakfast also is great!

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8.5
Very good
4,282 reviews
Price from
US$32.35
per night

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