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Cheap Hostels in Northern California

Orange Village Hostel
Orange Village Hostel
1.5 out of 5
411 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is $80 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$80
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Stay at this hostel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (892 reviews)
Orange Village Hostel
Chapter San Francisco
Chapter San Francisco
2 out of 5
1533 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is $69 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$69
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Stay at this hostel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (204 reviews)
Chapter San Francisco
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
2 out of 5
1475 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA
The price is $130 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$130
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Stay at this hostel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fireplace in the lobby. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (233 reviews)
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
Amsterdam Hostel
Amsterdam Hostel
2 out of 5
749 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is $95 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$95
includes taxes & fees
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Stay at this hostel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (130 reviews)
Amsterdam Hostel
HI Sacramento Hostel
HI Sacramento Hostel
1.5 out of 5
925 H Street, Sacramento, CA
The price is $87 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$87
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Stay at this hostel in Sacramento. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (416 reviews)
HI Sacramento Hostel
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
2 out of 5
312 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is $84 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$84
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this hostel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (289 reviews)
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Moderne Hostel
Moderne Hostel
2 out of 5
3905 Main Street, Mammoth Lakes, CA
The price is $163 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
$163
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Stay at this hostel in Mammoth Lakes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free area shuttle. Popular attractions Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort and Mammoth Mountain ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (202 reviews)
Moderne Hostel
European Hostel
European Hostel
1.5 out of 5
761 Minna Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is $67 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
$67
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Stay at this hostel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and concierge services. Popular attractions Oracle Park and Chase Center are located ...
5.2/10 (607 reviews)
European Hostel
ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco
ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco
2 out of 5
680 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA
The price is $97 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
$97
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Stay at this hostel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Oracle Park are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco
Adelaide Hostel
Adelaide Hostel
2 out of 5
5 Isadora Duncan Lane, San Francisco, CA
The price is $100 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
$100
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Stay at this hostel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Oracle Park and Pier 39 are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (614 reviews)
Adelaide Hostel
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.

Top Trending Hotels in Northern California

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
The price is $259 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$259
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,520 reviews)
"Excellent service, food was great, can't wait to come back."

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
The price is $193 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$193
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,289 reviews)
"Great location for hotel."

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is $140 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$140
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,679 reviews)
"Great, central location in SF."

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
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.

Other Cheap Accommodation in Northern California

Hostels in Northern California

If you’ve got your motor runnin’, ready to head out on the highway, looking for adventure … you might be thinking that cheap hostels in Northern California may come your way for your last-minute getaway. But if bunk-bedding it isn’t on your list of must-haves for your upcoming trip, there’s another accommodation option that can get you way more with even wilder savings.

A host of accommodations

An affordable Northern California hostel may be a great way to hang with fellow travelers and to hold onto some change for the road, but why not get a smidgen of privacy (and your own bathroom) and book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel instead? Even if you’re looking to grab a place at the last minute, you can get semi-truck-sized savings. In fact, you can enjoy modest savings versus booking a listed rate two weeks earlier, so locking down that 4-star hotel room at a 2-star price is no biggie.

Pack away the idea that you can only afford hostels in Northern California on your last-minute getaway, and book that unlisted Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal. It’ll be an easy rider on your vacay budget.

Deals so good, you won’t even miss the “s”

You get so much more when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel, even over the best hostels in Northern California. Beyond privacy, you can filter hotel deals by what matters most to you for your stay:

  • Price: Score a high-end hotel for Northern California hostel prices when you filter by price and explore your perfect Hotwire Hot Rate deal.

  • Amenities: Whether you’re looking for great Wi-Fi to post your adventures on the ‘gram or want to cool your heels in a pristine pool, you can verify that all of your gotta-haves are met.

  • Reviews: Make sure you’re the royalty of the road and check the Hotwire Hot Rate hotel reviews to find private primo places for less.

There’s no need to take the road less traveled and stay in cheap hostels in Northern California when picking your last-minute getaway stays. Booking a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal lets you adventure on a dime, while getting everything you want. And you probably won’t miss that shared bathroom.

Alternative Accommodations FAQs – Hostels

What are the best hostels in Northern California?

Whether you’re looking for an affordable Northern California hostel to save cash or to get social on your getaway, there’s a better option in town. Booking a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal can save you big money while allowing you to have some space and privacy you can’t get at a hostel. You’ll still get a dose of adventure and fun on your trip to Northern California, you just don’t have to skimp out on your accommodations. Or worry about a stranger using your shampoo. 


How much does it cost to stay at a hostel in Northern California?

If you’ve got money on your mind, you may be thinking of searching for cheap hostels in Northern California, just to keep your budget for other trip necessities like burgers. Or brews. Whatever’s on the menu. But no need to stress about cash when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal instead, even if it’s last minute. You’ll keep your wallet (and belly) full, and get a wildly good hotel room, too. 


What are the best cheap hostels in Northern California?

Even the best hostels in Northern California can’t hold a candle to the privacy of staying in a hotel, and what you’ll spend on cheap hostels isn’t far off from the dough you’ll save when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal. Not to mention, you’ll get way more bang for your buck. Like 4-star hotels at a 2-star price kind of bang. And with deals that good on Northern California hotels, you’ll still have money for all of your trip fun, without the lullaby of other people’s snores as you rest up for your next adventure. 


Why should I stay in a hostel?

Travelers usually stay in hostels for a couple of reasons: saving money and hanging out. But here’s some great news—you don’t have to stay in a cheap Northern California hostel to reap those benefits. Instead, you can save some stacks and sleep in your own room when you book a spot with Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deals. You’ll get a lot more than you bargained for, plus you get a room with your own space, shower, and TV. And as far as those hangs, you’ll still have plenty of time and money to get adventurous and as social as you want on your last-minute getaway. 


What is a hostel?

Hostels are affordable shared lodgings that typically include a bed in a communal room and dorm-style bathrooms. Some even have curfews. But hostels in Northern California aren’t your only option when it comes to extra-budget-friendly travel. When you’re looking to take a last-minute getaway to Northern California, book your stay with a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal and you’ll save a ton. You won’t know the name of your hotel until after you’ve booked, but you will know the neighborhood, the reviews, and the amenities you can count on. Then, sit back, relax, and count all the cash you’ve saved.

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