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The Hostel California

1.5 star property
Adults-only hostel in Bishop with free parking

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Quadruple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
In-room safe
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 55 sq m
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
213 Academy Ave, Bishop, CA, 93514

What's nearby

  • Little Lakes Valley Trail - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bishop City Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Northern Inyo Hospital - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tri County Fairgrounds - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Paiute Palace Casino - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Erick Schat's Bakkery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Paiute Palace Casino - ‬6 min drive

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, a computer station, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at The Hostel California feature comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi.

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 at the property
For any questions, 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 smoke detector, 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hostel California pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Hostel California?

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 steps from Canal Walks and Little Lakes Valley Trail. Bishop City Park and Monument Bank are also within 10 minutes.

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The Hostel California Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 240 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Grigorii

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

10/10 Excellent

christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Staff quickly accommodated to request and provided thorough information
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Michelle

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful night to be in the Hostel courtyard. Several other guests to talk with and share. The vibe was chill.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

8/10 Good

Satoru

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

Joyce

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and comfortable place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Amol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First experience staying in a hostel before visiting the White Mountains area. No complaints. Not sure if they have a locker, possibly they do, but check.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

REI

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
so nice!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

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

10/10 Excellent

Raelynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! I’ve been staying in hostels a lot lately and so far this is my favorite!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Flor

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

A good safe place to eat and sleep

The front desk service was friendly and fast check in. None of the couches were not comfy to sit on - it’s the only thing I’d suggest get upgraded. The bed was very comfortable. Guests were nice friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Cheryl

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

8/10 Good

Felicia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kitchen is well stock. Love the old architecture of the house. Friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Ninfa

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

8/10 Good

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a real hostel, with young and interesting travelers and a few "older" guests (including this reviewer) that added an interesting mix to the place. While not likely to impress my wife, the facility worked for me and my two buddies who were fishing the local waters.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Kevin

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

2/10 Terrible

Becky

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