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Featured Hostels in California

Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel

2 out of 5
1455 Market St San Diego CA
The price is NZ$110 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
NZ$110
29 Apr - 30 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
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Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

2 out of 5
4961 Newport Ave San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$121 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
NZ$121
29 Apr - 30 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
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Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

2 out of 5
6820 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$126 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$126
19 May - 20 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
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HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

2 out of 5
1436 2nd Street Santa Monica CA
The price is NZ$374 per night from 29 May to 30 May
NZ$374
29 May - 30 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
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Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel

2 out of 5
726 Fifth Ave San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$208 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
NZ$208
29 Apr - 30 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the bathrooms in their reviews. ...
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The Rumi Hostel

The Rumi Hostel

2 out of 5
820 S Oxford Ave Los Angeles CA
Stay at this hostel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Crypto.com Arena and The Grove are located ...
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HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

2 out of 5
312 Mason Street San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$140 per night from 10 May to 11 May
NZ$140
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
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Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

2 out of 5
25 Windward Ave Venice CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$133 per night from 3 May to 4 May
NZ$133
3 May - 4 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hostel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
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ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

1 out of 5
26 Pier Ave Hermosa Beach CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$269 per night from 29 May to 30 May
NZ$269
29 May - 30 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hostel in Hermosa Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Popular attractions Hermosa City Beach and King Harbor Marina ...
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California Student & Backpacker Accommodation

For you, life is a journey, not a destination. If not for the whole needing a job thing, you’d be a world traveller, and all your friends would be #sojelly. But instead you’ve saved up your time off (or maybe even scored a sweet freelance gig), and you’ve been thinking about all the places you could go. In fact, maybe you’ve been thinking a little too hard—it’s holiday time, and you need a place to stay. You also know you don’t have to be flush with heaps of moolah to find your perfect spot. You just need a place to crash after all your adventures, anyway. We’ve got California budget backpackers accommodation to save the day.

Hostels were literally made for last minute travel. They’re cheap, they’re fun, and they’re always around. Kinda like your bestie, hostels are the sort of friend who’s always there for you in a pinch, with a pitcher of margaritas and an epic playlist, ready to party. They’re youth accommodation at its finest. You’ll be out exploring California all day, then coming back just to get ready for the nightlife. You’ll probably meet loads of newfound friends, and the next morning—or more likely, afternoon—it all starts again.

When it comes to holidaying on the cheap, backpackers know where it’s at: California hostel bookings from lastminute.co.nz. They’ve got everything you need, and nothing you don’t. So throw a few things in your backpack and get travelling—California isn’t going to wait forever!

California Hostels essential information

Accommodation
96 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$110
Highest Price
NZ$525
Popular accommodation
Stay Classy Hostel, Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel, Samesun Hollywood - Hostel, HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel, Gaslamp Hostel, The Rumi Hostel, HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel, Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel, ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

Top trending hotels in California

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$292 per night from 3 May to 4 May
NZ$292
3 May - 4 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
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Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

3.5 out of 5
8860 Lawrence Welk Dr Escondido CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$310 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
NZ$310
29 Apr - 30 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Escondido. Enjoy free parking, 8 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
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Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

4 out of 5
5711 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$278 per night from 10 May to 11 May
NZ$278
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy 5 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
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Loews Hollywood Hotel

Loews Hollywood Hotel

4 out of 5
1755 North Highland Avenue Los Angeles CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$525 per night from 10 May to 11 May
NZ$525
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
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