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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. Wonderful place and you can meet lots of people there.The hostel vibe is really chill and comfortable! Definitely a good place for staying

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9
Superb
1,686 reviews
Price from
TWD 1,284
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. Cleanliness, facilities and staff behaviour

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9
Superb
1,061 reviews
Price from
TWD 1,845
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
TWD 1,251
per night

Bodhi House, Joshua Tree National Park

Twentynine Palms

Situated in Twentynine Palms, 8.8 km from Fortynine Palms Oasis Trail, Bodhi House, Joshua Tree National Park features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is set 22 km from Arch Rock Trailhead, 23 km from Skull Rock and 29 km from Pine City. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. The property was fully equipped, comfortable, and near Joshua tree national park. The hosts were gracious and welcoming.

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9
Superb
78 reviews
Price from
TWD 2,032
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. Vortex, the coolest place where to be in Venice

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9.9
Exceptional
22 reviews
Price from
TWD 4,313
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. Rooms were clean and comfy. Every bed had a couple of sockets and usb connections plus a light. And also an individual curtain Bathrooms clean

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8.4
Very good
3,220 reviews
Price from
TWD 1,403
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. The workers and owners are friendly. Almost every day they organize events... a very nice stay!

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8.6
Fabulous
1,722 reviews
Price from
TWD 1,626
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 location, easy checkin, easy parking, nice hot showers, good kitchen, friendly staff, quiet and safe. Nice big windows. Firm but comfy bed. Nice outdoor space.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,595 reviews
Price from
TWD 1,491
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. the location was excellent, we woke up looking on to the Golden gate bridge

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8.3
Very good
1,709 reviews
Price from
TWD 1,156
per night

ITH San Diego Adventure Hostel 2 stars

Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Set in a Victorian house in the heart of Central San Diego's Little Italy Neighbourhood of Downtown, this hostel offers dormitory rooms and private rooms with free Wi-Fi, breakfast and hosted social activities. Great location. Very helpful staff. Very clean and comfortable stay.

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8.2
Very good
1,052 reviews
Price from
TWD 1,478
per night

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