The Hostel California

Property class: 1.5

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Take advantage of a garden, an arcade/game room, and a library at The Hostel California. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a radiator, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a door with a handle.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A room with bunk beds, a staircase, and a door leading to another room.

Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden flooring, and a small window.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a wooden nightstand, a white door, a framed picture on the wall, and a ceiling light fixture.

Double room, 2 double beds with shared bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Bishop, The Hostel California is in the city center. Bishop Country Club Golf Course and Keough's Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sierra Nevada Conservancy and Bishop City Park. C5 Studios Community Arts Center and Tri County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Bishop travel guide
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213 Academy Ave, Bishop, CA, 93514

What's nearby

  • Snow-covered mountains under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
    Bishop City Park
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bishop Dog Park
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tri County Fairgrounds
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Paiute-Shoshone Indian Cultural Center
    2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional)
    7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Erick Schat’s Bakkery
    7 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Jack in the Box
    12 min walk
  • Jack's Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    11 min walk

About this property

The Hostel California

  • Hostel in a shopping district
  • Consider a stay at The Hostel California and take advantage of a garden, an arcade/game room, and a library. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Bike rentals, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
    • A computer station
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Hostel California feature comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Hostel California pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hostel California?

As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hostel California on Oct 27, 2026 start from CA $132, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hostel California?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Hostel California?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Hostel California located?

Located in the heart of Bishop, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Sierra Nevada Conservancy and C5 Studios Community Arts Center. Bishop City Park and Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Hostel California Reviews

8.2

Very good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 289 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Comfortable and has everything we need.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean and staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in with very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was looking for a shower and a bed and I was not disappointed. The shower was hot; the bed was clean. The AC was weak sauce, but this is the desert so once the sun went down it got cold. I loved the community environment that comes with a hostel. Would definitely stay in hostels more often. This place is charming to say the least! Could have done without so much blatant drug use, but this is California.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room and the building as a whole were very nice, and the staff were friendly and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great vibes
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pet friendly. Wonderful stay in a great area.Only complaint was the lack of very basic items - like a face cloth or cup or glass. We had to use our dog’s water bowl to be able to swallow a vitamin pill!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

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Very interesting place , definitely a hippie vibe , but overall friendly, and quiet and respectful. Definitely worth the price .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Staff quickly accommodated to request and provided thorough information
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

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Surrounding was safe and had many choices of meals, but I could smell a faint odor of sweat in the room and the facility was old although they still worked
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very hard working and doing laundry, cleaning all day. Bed was very comfortable. It was clean. But… it can use some renovation. Maybe changing shower curtain every other week (it could be a cheap vinyl one), would be helpful. I love the hostel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Our first time in a hostel. We were warmly greeted, given a tour, and shown to our room. We didn't interact or mingle, as we were exhausted. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. The patio was very big and comfortable with couches and a nice fire pit. The house was a bit dark, but was also very welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A community experience

Great ambiance! This place is built around climbing and mountaineering. Having dinner in the common room was like a party, with great conversations about climbing and skiing. The living room has a wall displaying climbing gear - more old gear that in the Climbing Museum in Yosemite. My room had a lot of character and no TV. If you want a regular motel, you may want to go for another option. This is more a community experience. But another plus is that you can cook your own food in the common kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ease of location and interacting with other guests
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was pretty bad all the way around. ... maybe at the price it is bit better than sleeping in tent ... the bathroom for the 4 person room was dirty and the floor iand shower s a mess.. only stay here if your are desperate and very poor. Maybe ok for young backpackers .. otherwise stay in a motel/hotel .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I love the stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was wonderful, room clean, and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The best stay in the area!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Kitchen has everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026