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Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel

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
Wonderful
1,695 reviews
Price from
£28
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. I love the hostel, it is very clean. Everyone has own privacy as they have the curtain for each bed. No bunks. That is great. Staff is helpful. Location is close to the gas lamp area which is about 10 minutes walking distance. Away from bar noise, a very good common area to meet and talk with someone else. The only thing I hope they can stress on is to ensure every new comer to be emphasized that they should not have phone conversation loudly during quiet time, my last night there was unhappy because of such guy and could not sleep until midnight!

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9
Wonderful
1,069 reviews
Price from
£41
per night

The Good Manor

Fresno

At the hostel, all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. The shared bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Good Manor the rooms come with bed linen and towels.

Fresno Chaffee Zoo is 3 km from The Good Manor, while Rotary Storyland and Playland is 3.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International Airport, 10 km from the hostel.

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9.7
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£26
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. Fantastic spot to stay at when traveling solo! Location is right by the Venice beach and the area is safe, the room has access to private bathroom, heater and is tidy and clean - haven’t heard much outside noise either. Gary is a terrific host, makes you feel very welcomed and comfortable

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9.9
Exceptional
21 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

Samesun San Francisco

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. Good location, Friendly and helpful staff, room is clean

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8.5
Very Good
3,256 reviews
Price from
£30
per night

Gaslamp Hostel

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. amazing staff, very kind and helpful!! perfect location and atmosphere. loved my stay there :)

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8.6
Excellent
1,729 reviews
Price from
£41
per night

Orange Drive Hostel

Hollywood, Los Angeles

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. First of all, the staff were SO NICE! Very helpful and accommodating, gave great recommendations - upon arrival I received many pins on my Google Maps. When I needed a room change due to having to complete some work (would rather work on a desk in the hostel) - they happily helped me and charged the difference. The kitchen is great, free tea and coffee, clean, the hostel itself is super cozy.

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8.6
Excellent
1,607 reviews
Price from
£31
per night

HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel

Marina District, San Francisco

Overlooking San Francisco Bay, this Fisherman’s Wharf hostel features free WiFi throughout the property. A 24-hour reception welcomes guests and daily activities are offered.

Shared bathroom facilities are offered for both dormitory-style guest rooms and private guest rooms at HI San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf Hostel. Towels and linens are provided. the staff was amazingly at the service of us! helped me out with every thing I needed

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8.3
Very Good
1,727 reviews
Price from
£29
per night

HI San Diego Downtown Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego

Accommodation at HI San Diego Downtown Hostel includes heating and a fan. Private air-conditioned rooms are available with en suite bathrooms and hairdryers. Personal lockers are available for each dorm bed. Free high-speed WiFi is included in public areas. This is exactly what a hostel should be: caring staff, cool lodgings, great price.

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8.1
Very Good
1,387 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco

Each room at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel showcases large windows. All rooms are decorated in cool tones and modern furnishings. Select rooms include an en suite bathroom, a sink and a mirror.

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel is 7 minutes’ walk from the Chinatown Gates. Shopping at Westfield Mall on Market Street is 5 minutes’ walk away. GOOD LOCATION, GOOD STAFF, GOOD BREAKFAST, GOOD PRICE . Recommend. 👍

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8.4
Very Good
3,793 reviews
Price from
£27
per night

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