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The Hostel California

1.5 star property
Travelers spend their days exploring the neighborhood and evenings enjoying games in the arcade room before unwinding in the peaceful garden sanctuary

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The Hostel California, in a vibrant shopping district, offers a tranquil garden retreat after exploring. Guests can enjoy the arcade room, in-house library, WiFi, bike rentals, and luggage storage.

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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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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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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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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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

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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

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Bishop, The Hostel California is in the city center. Canal Walks and Bishop Country Club Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Little Lakes Valley Trail and Bishop City Park. Tri County Fairgrounds and Laws Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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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
  • Monument Bank - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Northern Inyo Hospital - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles

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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 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 computer station
  • 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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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?

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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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. 115 out of 258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 258 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

SEIJIRO

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

10/10 Excellent

Grigorii

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

8/10 Good

zhengwei

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

atsuko

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

6/10 Okay

Victor

Just ok, the bed is so soft
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the better hostels I’ve been to in a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

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

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

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

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