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Our top choices for Northern California hostels

A window view with a welcome sign, a small table with decorative items, and two lanterns.

1. Anissa Shasta Hostel

Anissa Shasta Hostel
1.0 star property
Weed
7.0 out of 10, Good, (2 reviews)
"The rooms were clean and staff were nice and helpful. The building was a little older, but overall stay was fine. The water filter was a nice amenity."
United States
sandy
The price is AU$92
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Anissa Shasta Hostel
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, dishwasher, and a window with a view of trees.

2. Moderne Hostel

Moderne Hostel
2.0 star property
Stonegate
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (261 reviews)
"Nice and clean, will revisit later if possible"
United States
Yunfan
The price is AU$123
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Moderne Hostel
A grand hallway with a wooden staircase, ornate ceiling, and patterned carpet.

3. HI Sacramento Hostel

HI Sacramento Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown Sacramento
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (541 reviews)
"Unbelievably beautiful building. Clean private room, clean bathrooms. Quiet. Overall great stay"
United States
Daniel
The price is AU$114
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
HI Sacramento Hostel
Two wooden chairs in a snowy outdoor setting with a fire pit in the background.

4. Clair Tappaan Lodge

Clair Tappaan Lodge
1.0 star property
Soda Springs
7.8 out of 10, Good, (114 reviews)
"Clean rooms and staff were friendly "
United States
Jonathan
The price is AU$194
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Clair Tappaan Lodge
A two-story house with a pink roof and teal siding, featuring a bay window and a small patio with a table and chairs.

5. The Hostel California

The Hostel California
1.5 star property
Bishop
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (288 reviews)
"Great stay! I really enjoyed my time here. The open, welcoming atmosphere and friendly vibe made it a fantastic experience. I would definitely recommend it and would happily stay here again."
United States
Gijs
The price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The Hostel California
A residential property with a covered porch, a garden with various plants and rocks, and a garage.

6. Large family suite sleeps 6!

Large family suite sleeps 6!
Chico
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay. "
United States
Darci B.
The price is AU$352
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Large family suite sleeps 6!
A modern lounge area with a large window, a blackboard with a map, and a seating arrangement with orange cushions.

7. Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (409 reviews)
"Great location, helpful staff and clean room. Bonus with the carpark if you book a private room"
Australia
Susan
The price is AU$146
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
A kitchenette with a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a plant. There is a door leading to another room.

8. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (483 reviews)
"Easy to check. Clean and nice place"
United States
Frankie
The price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
A display cabinet with various travel memorabilia, including a model ship, postcards, and a sign for San Francisco.

9. Amsterdam Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (260 reviews)
"Awesome place"
United States
Cesar
The price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Amsterdam Hostel
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas, a large window overlooking a street, and a mounted television.

10. Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel
1.5 star property
Union Square
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room and very helpful staff"
United States
Slavi
The price is AU$104
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Orange Village Hostel
A narrow alleyway with wooden benches and potted plants.

11. Adelaide Hostel

Adelaide Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (663 reviews)
"Nice place. Great loc. very nice staff"
United States
Siela
The price is AU$135
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Adelaide Hostel
Beach

12. Limantour Lodge-Meadow Suite- Three rooms with a view!

Limantour Lodge-Meadow Suite- Three rooms with a view!
Point Reyes Station
6.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"I wish I did a little more research before booking. This lodge used to be a hostel and still seems more like a hostel than lodge. It would be perfect if I wasn’t traveling with a toddler who wants to get into everything. Location is about a five minute drive from the beach. We saw a ton of deer. It’s a little ways to the shipwreck and lighthouse. Great for trail access. Overall, if you’re traveling with small children or folks who overheat easily, maybe not the best place. If you need a base...
United States
Elizabeth R.
The price is AU$1,188
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Limantour Lodge-Meadow Suite- Three rooms with a view!
A lobby with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table with books, a blue staircase, and a wall with a map and text.

13. HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (494 reviews)
"it was lovely and they really did have anything you'd need!! i'd book again and would recommend to friends too!!"
Canada
Florence
The price is AU$119
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
A corner building with a bay window, a fire escape, and a garage door.

14. European Hostel

European Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
5.6 out of 10, (737 reviews)
"The room I stayed in this week was better and had a better experience."
United States
Elickson
The price is AU$84
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
European Hostel
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Top Northern California Hotel Reviews

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

8/10 Good
"Pro: We were given a free upgrade. Con: There was a roach in our free upgrade so we had to move rooms and then had to move rooms again. Pros: Nice view. Free breakfast had boiled eggs and a toaster. And waffles, which I'm not a huge fan of but other people really love waffles. Cons: The rest of free breakfast was low-quality pastries. TLDR: Good for price."
Aletheia 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

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Northern California Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,284
Accommodation
10 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$84
Highest Price
AU$1,188