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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. I never usually leave reviews but I loved my stay at Samesun and would highly recommend it to other travellers. Great value for money, rooms were comfortable and quiet despite there being a nice ambience with music in the hallways. Facilities and staff were excellent too! Would definitely stay again.

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9
Superb
1,772 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. The hostel is very clean and Reuben, the manager takes great care to ensure that everything runs smoothly- if you like a more relaxed social vibe (not party party) then this place is a jewel.

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9
Superb
396 reviews

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. Great hostel, clean and wonderful host. Definitelo recommend

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9.3
Superb
704 reviews
Price from
US$37.40
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. Great location, staff was very helpful

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9.1
Superb
13 reviews
Price from
US$51
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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9.2
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
US$50
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. The house is clean and has almost everything you need.

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9.2
Superb
60 reviews

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
46 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. Grateful Dreams is a stand-out business from owners who are clearly passionate about giving you the best stay that they can. The aesthetic gives it an unforgettable personality. Breakfast will rock your world.

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9.8
Exceptional
74 reviews

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. That it’s was different then any other place

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9
Superb
40 reviews

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. All the areas including my shared room, a lounge, and toilets and shower rooms are super-clean and neatly arranged. The front desk and cleaning staffs were all kind. The rate was satisfactory and affordable. STRONGLY recommended

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8.4
Very good
1,386 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

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