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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
$54 nightly
The price is $61
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
Anissa Shasta Hostel
A lobby with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table with books, a blue staircase, and a wall with a map and text.

2. HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (490 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
$86 nightly
The price is $100
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, dishwasher, and a window with a view of trees.

3. Moderne Hostel

Moderne Hostel
2.0 star property
Stonegate
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (259 reviews)
"Nice and clean, will revisit later if possible"
United States
Yunfan
$88 nightly
The price is $102
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Moderne Hostel
A kitchenette with a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a plant. There is a door leading to another room.

4. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (479 reviews)
"Easy to check. Clean and nice place"
United States
Frankie
$65 nightly
The price is $76
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
A modern lounge area with a large window, a blackboard with a map, and a seating arrangement with orange cushions.

5. Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (407 reviews)
"Overall great experience. Nice folks, fun areas nearby to walk to. I would stay here again and recommend."
United States
Casey
$101 nightly
The price is $118
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
A two-story house with a pink roof and teal siding, featuring a bay window and a small patio with a table and chairs.

6. The Hostel California

The Hostel California
1.5 star property
Bishop
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (286 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
$94 nightly
The price is $107
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
The Hostel California
Two wooden chairs in a snowy outdoor setting with a fire pit in the background.

7. 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
$115 nightly
The price is $127
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Clair Tappaan Lodge
A residential property with a covered porch, a garden with various plants and rocks, and a garage.

8. 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.
$224 nightly
The price is $240
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Large family suite sleeps 6!
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, (258 reviews)
"Awesome place"
United States
Cesar
$77 nightly
The price is $91
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room and very helpful staff"
United States
Slavi
$71 nightly
The price is $83
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
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, (662 reviews)
"Nice place. Great loc. very nice staff"
United States
Siela
$80 nightly
The price is $94
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Adelaide Hostel
A grand hallway with a wooden staircase, ornate ceiling, and patterned carpet.

12. HI Sacramento Hostel

HI Sacramento Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown Sacramento
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (539 reviews)
"Great staff, ample private rooms"
United States
victor
$68 nightly
The price is $79
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
HI Sacramento Hostel
A corner building with a bay window, a fire escape, and a garage door.

13. European Hostel

European Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
5.4 out of 10, (730 reviews)
"Really friendly and knowledgeable staff. Patrons were fine in common spaces. Really nice bathroom, recently renovated. Would book again."
United States
Gregory
$52 nightly
The price is $61
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
European Hostel
Beach

14. 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.
$748 nightly
The price is $841
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Limantour Lodge-Meadow Suite- Three rooms with a view!
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Number of reviews
2,752
Accommodation
10 Hostels
Lowest Price
$61
Highest Price
$841

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