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# Find Cheap Hostels in Sierra City
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## Our top choices for Sierra City hostels

### [1\. Clair Tappaan Lodge](https://www.expedia.com/Soda-Springs-Hotels-Clair-Tappaan-Lodge.h103917517.Hotel-Information)

![A cozy cabin interior with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and a loft area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103917600/103917517/72304a37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

- Location: Soda Springs
- Guest rating: 7.8/10 (Good, 114 reviews)
- Price: $114 nightly, $126 total, Nov 14 - Nov 15, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Sierra City hostels
- Review: Clean rooms and staff were friendly , by Jonathan

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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## Learn more about Sierra City

This tiny mountain town sits along the Pacific Crest Trail where hikers stop for supplies and homemade pie at Forks restaurant. Swim in the Yuba River's refreshing pools or explore nearby Lakes Basin, where alpine lakes reflect pine-covered mountains.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the best hostels in Sierra City?

You may like the prices at this top accommodation in the surrounding area, which gets positive reviews from our customers: [Yuba River Inn](https://www.expedia.com/Sierra-City-Hotels-Yuba-River-Inn.h101007344.Hotel-Information) \- 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from the heart of Sierra City. Property features at this hotel include free WiFi, free parking, and a restaurant.

### When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Sierra City?

Good weather's always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 65°F, while the coldest months are December and January with an average of 31°F. The snowiest months in Sierra City are March, January, February, and April, with each month seeing an average of 35 inches of snowfall.

### What is there to see and do in Sierra City?

Depending on what you're interested in, you might appreciate some places near Sierra City. Get out into nature with places like Sierra Buttes Fire Lookout, Upper Sardine Lake, and Tahoe National Forest. Cultural attractions include Kentucky Mine Museum, Downieville Museum, and Underground Gold Miners Museum. Additional attractions include Lower Sardine Lake, Loves Falls, and Big Springs Gardens.

### What's the best way to get to and around Sierra City while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in Sierra City on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe), 31.2 mi (50.1 km) away from the city center. Another option is Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO), situated 45.9 mi (73.9 km) away.

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