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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. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Mark and Chris, to name two of the team.

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9
Superb
1,771 reviews
Price from
US$28.80
per night

Set in San Diego, within 200 metres of Mission Beach and 3.7 km of SeaWorld San Diego, ITH San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is located 6.5 km from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, 7.7 km from Sunset Cliffs and 8.6 km from University Of San Diego. The accommodation offers karaoke and a shared kitchen. Everything about this hostel was amazing. Reuben, the manager, went above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable, such a great vibe! The whole place is spotless, seriously one of the cleanest hostels I’ve ever seen. The location is perfect and there are always fun activities going on, which makes it super easy to meet people. I’ll 100% stay here again next time I’m in San Diego!

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9
Superb
393 reviews
Price from
US$38.40
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. Clean warm and cozy very convenient to transportation Owner is very nice and hospitality

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9.3
Superb
697 reviews
Price from
US$37.40
per night

Conveniently located in the West Los Angeles district of Los Angeles, The Vibe is set 3.3 km from Petersen Automotive Museum, 3.8 km from Los Angeles County Museum Of Art and 9.4 km from Dolby Theater. The property is located 11 km from Capitol Records Building, 13 km from California Science Center and 14 km from Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

La Memorial Coliseum is 14 km from the hostel, while Getty Center is 15 km from the property. Los Angeles International Airport is 14 km away. It was more than I expected in a good way.

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9.5
Exceptional
13 reviews
Price from
US$15.30
per night

Situated within 800 metres of Dolby Theater and 1.1 km of Capitol Records Building, The Art Nook Creative Hostel Room in the Heart of Hollywood Los Angeles features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Los Angeles. Located around 5.6 km from Universal Studios Hollywood, the hostel with free WiFi is also 6.5 km away from Los Angeles County Museum Of Art. The property is non-smoking and is set 5.2 km from Hollywood Sign. Amazing location, the Art Nook is literally on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, so you're in the middle of everything. The room was simple but clean and had all the essentials. Great value for private space in such a busy area. Would definitely stay again!

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9.3
Superb
11 reviews
Price from
US$68
per night

Attractively located in the South Los Angeles district of Los Angeles, Blue Central Stay Near USC, BMO Stadium & Downtown LA is set 1.1 km from California Science Center, 1.4 km from Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and 5.7 km from Crypto.com Arena. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 600 metres from La Memorial Coliseum.

Microsoft Theater is 5.7 km from the hostel, while La Union Station is 10 km from the property. Hawthorne Municipal Airport is 14 km away.

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9.5
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

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
60 reviews
Price from
US$30
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. The hosts Dave & Becky created a unique experience, it felt like visiting a close friend, even if we never met them before. There were so many things to discover in the house and the design is fantastic. Dave cooked a great breakfast.

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9.8
Exceptional
74 reviews
Price from
US$289
per night

Offering free WiFi, Casa Tranquila is set in Santa Ana, 7.1 km from Disney California Adventure and 8.5 km from Anaheim Convention Center. The property is around 8.9 km from South Coast Plaza, 10 km from Disneyland and 18 km from Knotts Berry Farm. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests.

Fashion Island is 19 km from the hostel, while Queen Mary is 33 km from the property. John Wayne Airport is 12 km away. I am grateful to this accommodation for all the attention they gave me as well. I was pleased with the price, which is quite affordable.

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9.3
Superb
45 reviews
Price from
US$15
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. Wonderful: the accommodation, the location, the facilities (bike, sup, mat…) and the host. Gary is super friendly: always available for a coffe, a beber and a chat.

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9
Superb
40 reviews

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