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The Hostel California

1.5 star property
Adults-only hostel in historical district in Bishop

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Interior
Double Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Child-friendly activities
    Child-friendly activities
Main amenities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike rental
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Premium bedding
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free self parking
The price is $79
$90 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25

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

Quadruple Room

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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

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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

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

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

Double room, 2 double beds with shared bathroom

Highlights

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

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$158 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
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About the neighborhood

Map
213 Academy Ave, Bishop, CA, 93514

What's nearby

  • Little Lakes Valley Trail - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bishop City Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tri County Fairgrounds - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Paiute Palace Casino - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional) - 8 min drive
  • Mammoth Lakes, CA (MMH-Mammoth Yosemite) - 45 min drive
  • Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 83.7 miles/134.7 km

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

Located in the entertainment district, The Hostel California is a great choice for a stay in Bishop. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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
  • 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.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Built in 1884
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Arcade/game room
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Does The Hostel California offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Hostel California does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Hostel California?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Hostel California?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Hostel California?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at The Hostel California?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Paiute Palace Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Hostel California and nearby?
The Hostel California has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
What's the area around The Hostel California like?
The Hostel California is in the heart of Bishop, a short 2-minute walk from Little Lakes Valley Trail and 2 minutes' walk from Canal Walks.

The Hostel California Reviews

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

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Jennifer, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Michelle, 3-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

viktor, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Dylan, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very interesting place , definitely a hippie vibe , but overall friendly, and quiet and respectful. Definitely worth the price .
Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Cheryl, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The best hostel in California
christopher, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The best stay in the area!!
christopher, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing!
Amazing find! Bohemian! Would definitely stay again.
moses, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nina, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very good place to stay with the budget for a solo traveler.
Bo Ying, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Alycia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I look forward to staying here again!
Jason, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kevin, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

It was my first time stay and will come back again with my family. Very convenient and we liked dining, kitchen and lounge room.
Satoru, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Such a cute renovation! Really enjoyed the atmosphere.
1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
sharon, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

It wasn’t the cleanest place. The bed was so creaky. It was relatively quiet.
Ninfa, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Shelby, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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..
Jennifer, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Never been so disappointed. Would not suggest this place to anyone. Needless to say we booked another hotel.
Becky, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Kevin, 2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review