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1. Luxe Ensuite near USC-Shared Home

Luxe Ensuite near USC-Shared Home
2.0 star property
Exposition Park
The price is HK$466
HK$1,080 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Luxe Ensuite near USC-Shared Home

2. Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
1.0 star property
Vermont Square
7.2 out of 10, Good, (175 reviews)
"I loved this place"
United States
Nabila
The price is HK$521
HK$594 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

3. Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Venice
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (733 reviews)
"Perfect location and the staff has an upbeat, kind, and very helpful vibe. I look forward to coming back."
United States
Jennifer
The price is HK$636
HK$726 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

4. Crashpod Hostel

Crashpod Hostel
1.5 star property
Desert Hot Springs
6.4 out of 10, (136 reviews)
"Interesting place to stay for the adventurous traveler!"
United States
Kurt
The price is HK$337
HK$377 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Crashpod Hostel

5. HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Santa Monica
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (949 reviews)
"Hostels have come along way since my last stay 30 years ago. Such a clean and well maintained facility. Highly recommend for budget travelers. Local restaurants easily accessible and the ocean is a stone’s throw away."
United States
Julie
The price is HK$1,028
HK$1,184 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

6. Culver City Hostel

Culver City Hostel
1.0 star property
Park West
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (193 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
JAMES
The price is HK$664
HK$757 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Culver City Hostel

7. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Point Loma
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (561 reviews)
"Love staying at Samesun, close to beach plenty things to do within the area!"
United States
linda
The price is HK$530
HK$599 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

8. The Rosemary Silverlake

The Rosemary Silverlake
3.0 star property
Hollywood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (290 reviews)
"Brilliant location! Walking in felt like entering another world. Wow—I absolutely loved this place and was pleasantly surprised!"
United States
Anthony
The price is HK$629
HK$985 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
The Rosemary Silverlake

9. California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
2.0 star property
Point Loma
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (239 reviews)
"The staff was great. The setup was nice and I love the organization of everything there. Also, clean bathrooms!"
United States
Daniel
The price is HK$699
HK$788 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

10. ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
1.0 star property
Hermosa Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (267 reviews)
"I love the location right at the beach, the staff was also very helpful."
United States
Jesus
The price is HK$1,023
HK$1,166 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

11. PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel

PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel
1.0 star property
Downtown Los Angeles
7.6 out of 10, Good, (235 reviews)
"I liked the kitchen & tv room"
United States
Ocea
The price is HK$559
HK$637 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel

12. Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (926 reviews)
"Staff was super kind and helpful process was simple and a lot of privacy compared to most hostels."
United States
Ayden
The price is HK$508
HK$578 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Stay Classy Hostel

13. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (668 reviews)
"Thank you for a great stay!"
United States
Karin
The price is HK$852
HK$970 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Gaslamp Hostel

14. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (239 reviews)
"Great and cheap stay with great and friendly staff and just as friendly guests."
United States
Prahlad
The price is HK$1,197
HK$1,365 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

15. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (717 reviews)
"Easy access.. close to everything.. friendly helpful staff.."
United States
Amanda
The price is HK$664
HK$756 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

16. Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay!"
Canada
Jesse
The price is HK$585
HK$667 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

17. Brimfield Stay

Brimfield Stay
2.0 star property
Panorama City
7.6 out of 10, Good, (142 reviews)
"I am sick of the LA trip"
United States
Zayar Myo
The price is HK$502
HK$572 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Brimfield Stay

18. PodShare - Hostel

PodShare - Hostel
1.5 star property
Hollywood
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (140 reviews)
"Staff is efficient once contact is made and I've never had a problem staying here."
United States
Joshua
The price is HK$559
HK$637 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
PodShare - Hostel

19. ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (225 reviews)
"amazing vibe at this hostel."
Canada
Julien
The price is HK$1,068
HK$1,204 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

20. California Dreams Hostel - Downtown

California Dreams Hostel - Downtown
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.6 out of 10, Good, (405 reviews)
"Awesome place to stay "
United States
Robert
The price is HK$783
HK$890 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
California Dreams Hostel - Downtown
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Number of reviews
3,840
Accommodation
16 Hostels
Lowest Price
HK$377
Highest Price
HK$1,365

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