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Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel 2 stars

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. Safe,fun great people that work there

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9
Superb
1,692 reviews
Price from
£31
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. excellent !! very clean and rooms were spacious.

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9
Superb
1,069 reviews
Price from
£45
per night

Westminster Zen Home

Westminster

Set within 13 km of Knotts Berry Farm and 14 km of Anaheim Convention Center, Westminster Zen Home provides rooms in Westminster. The property is located 15 km from South Coast Plaza, 16 km from Disneyland and 16 km from Disney California Adventure. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, all rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom with a shower. This place is highly recommended. The welcoming atmosphere, along with the clean surroundings, made our trip enjoyable and safe. It's conveniently located in a lovely area, making our experience even better.

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9.3
Superb
10 reviews
Price from
£35
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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9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£30
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
£105
per night

Samesun San Francisco 2 stars

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. Great location, very clean facilities, comfortable and not noisy beds, simple but good breakfast, super helpful and respectful staff, coffee and tea throughout the day, luggage storage, all beds have blackout curtains plus plugs, usb and light, lockers, ice machine in corridor, entertainment programs... i mean, what else you need

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8.5
Very good
3,252 reviews
Price from
£34
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. I loved that all the night life is right outside the door, very easy to get anywhere. There are several tram and bus stops and the staff was very nice and friendly.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,726 reviews
Price from
£45
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. Great stay! And super friendly staff! They helped me with everything from recommendations to fixing my broken suitcase. Always with a smile! :)

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8.6
Fabulous
1,606 reviews
Price from
£36
per night

HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel 1 stars

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. it was close to fisherman’s wharf and the ocean

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8.3
Very good
1,726 reviews
Price from
£29
per night

HI San Diego Downtown Hostel 3 stars

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. The place was good, is in the downtown so everything is near, even to the airport is only 10 minutes..the staff was nice, rooms and bathroom were very clean...

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8.1
Very good
1,386 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

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