A fast-flowing river with rocky banks, surrounded by dense forest and mountains.

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Our top choices for El Portal hostels

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1. Yosemite View Lodge

Yosemite View Lodge
2.5 star property
El Portal
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (4,217 reviews)
"Great location to the park"
United States
Steven
$303 nightly
The price is $343
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total with taxes and fees
Yosemite View Lodge
Fishing

2. Cedar Lodge

Cedar Lodge
2.0 star property
El Portal
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (2,197 reviews)
"We loved the stay."
United States
Siddharth
$244 nightly
The price is $277
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees
Cedar Lodge
Exterior

3. Indian Flat RV Park - Tent Cabins & Cottages

Indian Flat RV Park - Tent Cabins & Cottages
1.0 star property
El Portal
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2,026 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Lonny
$164 nightly
The price is $186
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total with taxes and fees
Indian Flat RV Park - Tent Cabins & Cottages
Porch

4. Red Bud Lodge

Red Bud Lodge
2.0 star property
El Portal
7.2 out of 10, Good, (720 reviews)
"Clean room, comfortable bed, good value close to entry to Yosemite."
Australia
David
$248 nightly
The price is $282
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total with taxes and fees
Red Bud Lodge
Sauna, hot tub, aromatherapy, 2 treatment rooms

5. Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort

Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort
2.0 star property
Midpines
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (141 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay very nice"
United States
Wendy
$156 nightly
The price is $177
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total with taxes and fees
Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort
Exterior

6. Quality Inn Yosemite Valley Gateway

Quality Inn Yosemite Valley Gateway
2.5 star property
Mariposa
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Amazing and great hotel I recommend 💯"
United States
Armine
$144 nightly
The price is $164
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Quality Inn Yosemite Valley Gateway
Room (John Muir) | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

7. Evergreen Lodge Yosemite

Evergreen Lodge Yosemite
3.5 star property
Groveland
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place to stay while visiting Yosemite."
United States
Aditya
$225 nightly
The price is $252
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Evergreen Lodge Yosemite
Reception

8. AutoCamp Yosemite

AutoCamp Yosemite
4.0 star property
Mariposa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (681 reviews)
"Great stay for a Yosemite gate away. Great facilities and very helpful staff. The airstream was great and we enjoyed the fire pit in our slot"
Italy
Stefania
$242 nightly
The price is $276
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
AutoCamp Yosemite
Reception

9. Mariposa Lodge

Mariposa Lodge
3.0 star property
Mariposa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Will definitely stay again!"
United States
Amber
$139 nightly
The price is $157
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Total with taxes and fees
Mariposa Lodge
Standard Double Queen | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

10. The Yosemite Inn

The Yosemite Inn
2.0 star property
Mariposa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Clean and convenient stay on our way to Yosemite"
United States
Rich
$165 nightly
The price is $188
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
The Yosemite Inn
Double Room | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds (surcharge), alarm clocks

11. Narrow Gauge Inn

Narrow Gauge Inn
3.0 star property
Fish Camp
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Close to park entrance, great place to stay after a long hike"
United States
DEREK
$193 nightly
The price is $213
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Total with taxes and fees
Narrow Gauge Inn
Property grounds

12. The Monarch Inn

The Monarch Inn
3.0 star property
Mariposa
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (779 reviews)
"The property was nice looking and lobby was nice."
United States
Rachel
$136 nightly
The price is $154
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Total with taxes and fees
The Monarch Inn
Interior

13. (A207) Loft Condominiums

(A207) Loft Condominiums
Yosemite West
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (22 reviews)
"Great Location if you can’t get lodging in Yosemite Valley"
United States
Mary M.
$405 nightly
The price is $453
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total with taxes and fees
(A207) Loft Condominiums
Front of property - evening/night

14. River Rock Inn

River Rock Inn
2.5 star property
Mariposa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (857 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay"
United States
Jerene
$125 nightly
The price is $141
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
River Rock Inn
Exterior

15. Miners Inn

Miners Inn
2.0 star property
Mariposa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Free parking,breakfast included,very good location for a trip to Yosemite National Park"
United States
Hanna
$130 nightly
The price is $147
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Total with taxes and fees
Miners Inn
Lobby

16. Under Canvas Yosemite

Under Canvas Yosemite
3.0 star property
Groveland
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (23 reviews)
"Excellent place but little expensive"
United States
Chimedregzen
$365 nightly
The price is $408
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
Under Canvas Yosemite
Outdoor spa tub

17. Waterfront Mariposa Hideaway: Hot Tub & Mtn Views!

Waterfront Mariposa Hideaway: Hot Tub & Mtn Views!
Mariposa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Perfect place for 2!"
United States
Jeffrey
$340 nightly
The price is $381
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total with taxes and fees
Waterfront Mariposa Hideaway: Hot Tub & Mtn Views!
Interior

18. Cozy Bear South - Inside Yosemite - Sleeps 5

Cozy Bear South - Inside Yosemite - Sleeps 5
Yosemite West
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Truly enjoyed a nice cozy visit while it snowed outside "
United States
Donna P.
$452 nightly
The price is $505
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Total with taxes and fees
Cozy Bear South - Inside Yosemite - Sleeps 5
Dining

19. Yosemite Cottage Escape

Yosemite Cottage Escape
Mariposa
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Very cute, cozy place. Clean with all the little comforts needed. Quiet, in a safe place just outside of town. "
United States
Jacqueline
$246 nightly
The price is $246
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total with taxes and fees
Yosemite Cottage Escape
Restaurant

20. Buck Meadows Lodge

Buck Meadows Lodge
2.5 star property
Groveland
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (361 reviews)
"Best place to stay near Yosemite State Park! Staff is friendly, room were clean and comfortable."
United States
Brunilda
$210 nightly
The price is $238
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total with taxes and fees
Buck Meadows Lodge
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Top El Portal Hotel Reviews

Yosemite View Lodge

Yosemite View Lodge

8/10 Good
"We enjoyed our stay for 2 nights with family. The Merced river view is unbeatable and waking up to the sounds of the stream is one of the the best experience you can have during your vacation at Yosemite."
Shibi 2-night trip
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Yosemite View Lodge

Find out more about El Portal

El Portal Hostels information

Number of reviews
7,790
Accommodation
0 Hostels
Lowest Price
$141
Highest Price
$505

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in El Portal?
Wondering where other guests have stayed overnight in El Portal? Here are some popular properties that might have more budget-friendly prices: Yosemite View Lodge - Located within a 10-minute walk of Yosemite National Park. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools at this hotel. Cedar Lodge - You can take advantage of free WiFi, free parking, and an indoor pool at this hotel. Indian Flat RV Park - Tent Cabins & Cottages - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, an indoor pool, and a restaurant at this campground. Red Bud Lodge - Guests can enjoy free parking and barbecue grills at this motel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in El Portal?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here's a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 60°F, while the coldest months are February and December with an average of 30°F. Average annual precipitation for El Portal is 44 inches.
What is there to see and do in El Portal?
Generally, El Portal is known for its rivers, parks, and restaurants. Top attractions include Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Valley. Get out into nature with places like Sierra National Forest, Merced River, and Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance. Cultural attractions include Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater, Ansel Adams Gallery, and Pioneer Yosemite History Center.
What's the best way to get to and around El Portal while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in El Portal in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite), 18 mi (29 km) from the city center.

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