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Our top choices for Oakland hostels

Bposhtels San Francisco

Bposhtels San Francisco
2.0 star property
Union Square
The price is AU$84
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Bposhtels San Francisco

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (334 reviews)
"Great location! I felt very safe. The park nearby has excellent views of Golden Gate Bridge. Great staff (shoutout to JJ!). "
United States
Abigail
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (398 reviews)
"Love staying here. Nice kitchen, clean, great area, nice staff."
United States
Jason
The price is AU$119
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

Chapter San Francisco

Chapter San Francisco
2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (402 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff. Wonderful stay "
United States
Joseph
The price is AU$97
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Chapter San Francisco

Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel
1.5 star property
Union Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was just perfect "
United States
hussain
The price is AU$267
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Orange Village Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (215 reviews)
"For the price it’s cool if you don’t mind roommates If you don’t get there early you get the top bunk Not enough towel "
United States
Verna
The price is AU$104
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Amsterdam Hostel

Adelaide Hostel

Adelaide Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (638 reviews)
"Room was okay, kinda smelled a little funny, but at the price rate that’s fairly normal "
United States
Jesse
The price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Adelaide Hostel

European Hostel

European Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
5.4 out of 10, (673 reviews)
"It was pretty dirty, but fine for the price"
United States
Gabriel
The price is AU$100
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
European Hostel
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Oakland Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,987
Accommodation
0 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$84
Highest Price
AU$267

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Oakland?
You may be able to find reasonable rates at these Oakland accommodations, which get good reviews from our travellers: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina - Located steps from Jack London Square. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay - Property features at this aparthotel include free continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Oakland Airport Executive Hotel - Property features at this hotel include free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Oakland Marriott City Center - Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities at this hotel. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station and Lake Merritt Station. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Oakland?
Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here's some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Oakland is 457 mm.
What is there to see and do in Oakland?
Generally, Oakland is known for its sports, theatres and live music. Major attractions include Oracle Park, San Francisco Bay and Pier 39. Get out into nature with places such as Lake Merritt, University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley and Redwood Regional Park. Cultural attractions include Fox Theater, Paramount Theatre and Oakland Museum of California.
What's the best way to get to and around Oakland while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Oakland in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.), 7.1 mi (11.5 km) away. An alternative is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) away. Once you're on the ground, you might want to use public transport to get around. Walk to nearby metro stations such as 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station, 19th St Station and Lake Merritt Station. To see more of the area, hop on a train at Oakland-Jack London Square Station, Emeryville Station or Berkeley Station.

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