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The Hostel California

1.5 star property

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Exterior
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Courtyard
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
213 Academy Ave, Bishop, CA, 93514
  • Canal Walks
    2 min walk
  • Little Lakes Valley Trail
    2 min walk
  • Bronco's Deli
    1 min walk
  • Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional)
    8 min drive

Room options

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Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Double Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double room, 2 double beds with shared bathroom | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double room, 2 double beds with shared bathroom

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Front of property

Motel 6 Bishop, CA

Pool
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Parking included
Free WiFi
3.9 out of 5, Good, (1006)
The price is $115
per night
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
Motel 6 Bishop, CA

About this property

The Hostel California

Bishop hostel with free self parking
A 24-hour front desk, a computer station, and an arcade/game room are available at this hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a library, a garden, and a picnic area are onsite.
The Hostel California offers 10 accommodations. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. This Bishop hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Hostel California features a library, an arcade/game room, and a garden. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Hostel California has designated areas for smoking.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1884
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Hostel California Bishop
Hostel California
The Hostel California Bishop
The Hostel California Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Hostel California Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Bishop

The Hostel California Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 230 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 230 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 230 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 230 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 230 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keisuke, Riverside

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome stay
What a wonderful place to stay. I love the uniqueness of the house. We stayed in the 4 bunk room, with a private bathroom, and it was perfect. The staff were great also! Would recommend this hostel to others and will definitely return if we are in the Bishop area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hot at night
The hostel is accessible, clean, and has decent amenities. As a quick overnight/recovery stay for backpackers, which I'm assuming is their target demographic, it's perfect as there is a kitchen and community area that I'm sure provides a lot of home comforts to those who have been in the wilderness for days/weeks on end. However, there is no air conditioning, the windows didn't open all the way, and the ceiling fan was old, and creaked loudly. Considering it's about 100F all day and only drops to about 80 at night in Bishop, this leads to a very uncomfortable night of sleep for those who need it before getting back on the trail the next day. The check-in process was easy and the host very kind, checking in on our ETA and sharing the amenities of the space. I only docked stars for the lack of AC; I consider my ability to sleep the number one factor in rating a hotel, and I didn't sleep at all due to the heat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

viktor, San Mateo

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very interesting place , definitely a hippie vibe , but overall friendly, and quiet and respectful. Definitely worth the price .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful at our stay. Our communication with our host was easy, and the facilities were great. Our only issue was the squeakiness of the beds. They made it a bit difficult when sharing a room with others.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hostel in California
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best stay in the area!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

moses

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!
Amazing find! Bohemian! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bo Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good place to stay with the budget for a solo traveler.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alycia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in a dorm so there is not a real mystery. A fine place to stay and of course it’s the cheapest in town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Satoru, Torrance

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was my first time stay and will come back again with my family. Very convenient and we liked dining, kitchen and lounge room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a cute renovation! Really enjoyed the atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happily Surprised
Having never stayed in a hostel, I was not real sure it was the right thing for me. I am a 76 year old woman, single and thought it would be noisy and more appropriate for a 20-30 year old. To my surprise there were guests of all ages, from all over the world. My stay was very pleasant! I stayed in a mixed shared dorm room another risky move by me however it was great with 3 women and 1 young man from Austria.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Ninfa, Valencia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It wasn’t the cleanest place. The bed was so creaky. It was relatively quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Shelby

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Advertised as having ac but the property doesn’t have AC at all. I asked to leave and get a refund but no refund receipt was provided. I hope everything goes accordingly to plan and they get the ad corrected.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved finding a unique/alternative friendly place to stay that was also very comfortable and offered a variety of accommodation for those that enjoy the side streets..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Becky

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Never been so disappointed. Would not suggest this place to anyone. Needless to say we booked another hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is not the room I reserved. The facility was dilapidated, and two dogs were constantly barking in the whole house while staying in the room next to mine.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023