The Hostel California

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk

Parking included

Free WiFi

Business services

Explore the area

213 Academy Ave, Bishop, CA, 93514

Canal Walks
2 min walk
Little Lakes Valley Trail
2 min walk
Bishop City Park
6 min walk
Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional)
8 min drive

Room options

Quadruple Room

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Double Room

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

55 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Double room, 2 double beds with shared bathroom

Mountain view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Pool

Pet-friendly

Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan

About this property

Adults-only hostel in Bishop with free parking

A 24-hour front desk, a computer station and an arcade/games 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 on-site.

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.

During your stay at The Hostel California, you're just a quick walk from Canal Walks. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an arcade/games room.

Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Amenities include a computer and library
On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
Steps from Canal Walks and Little Lakes Valley Trail

The Hostel California offers its guests a library, an arcade/games room, and a garden. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Bishop hostel.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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 lift

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 aged 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

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

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

We should mention

This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.

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

8.0

Very good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Keisuke, Riverside

6 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family

3 Sept 2024

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 traveller

Travelled with group

3 Sept 2024

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

12 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

10 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

6 Jul 2024

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

Travelled with family

16 Jun 2024

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

28 May 2024

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

The best hostel in California

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Travelled with family, Travelled with group

28 May 2024

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

The best stay in the area!!

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

moses

22 May 2024

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

21 May 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bo Ying

30 Apr 2024

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

9 Jan 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner

9 Jan 2024

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

Travelled with group

5 Jan 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

26 Nov 2023

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

13 Nov 2023

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

Travelled with family

17 Aug 2023

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 traveller

10 Aug 2023

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

3 Aug 2023

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

Travelled with family

11 Jul 2023

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

Travelled with partner

9 Jul 2023

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

Travelled with family

25 Jun 2023

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

Travelled with family, Business traveller

31 May 2023

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

Travelled with family

26 May 2023

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