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The Hostel California

1.5 star property

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Exterior
Interior
Interior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$174
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

Explore the area

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213 Academy Ave, Bishop, CA, 93514
  • Place, Little Lakes Valley Trail
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bishop City Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double room, 2 double beds with shared bathroom

Double room, 2 double beds with shared bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Bishop

The Hostel California puts you in the heart of Bishop, within steps of Canal Walks and Little Lakes Valley Trail. Highlights at this Victorian hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a games room. Other amenities include a library, a garden and a computer station. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Bishop hostel include C5 Studios Community Arts Center and Bishop City Park.
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What's nearby

  • Little Lakes Valley Trail - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bishop City Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Northern Inyo Hospital - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tri County Fairgrounds - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Erick Schat’s Bakkery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Little Looney - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Hostel California

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.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1884
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Hostel California offers 10 accommodations. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. This Bishop hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

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 aged 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

  • 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Hostel California?

The Hostel California offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 25 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hostel California on 30 Mar 2026 start from NZ$174, including 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.

Is parking available at The Hostel California?

Yep, The Hostel California has a free self car park.

Is The Hostel California family-friendly?

No, The Hostel California is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Hostel California?

No, The Hostel California does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Hostel California?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Hostel California?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Hostel California Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 268 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 268 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 268 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 268 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 268 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

shamit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great community
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

SEIJIRO

Travelled with family
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

shahin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful, room clean, and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lewis

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bed was average clean. Found a couple particles that I had to sweep away on the bed. The quality of the mattress was not good. The middle of the bed had indented, leaving my sleep very uncomfomortable. The AC was EXTREMELY loud. Everytime a window or door was closed, the AC got louder. Could not have a good nights sleep because of the poor mattress quality and the loud AC
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Victor

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

william

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dakota

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Granville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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

Nattapol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

James

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

10/10 Excellent

shahin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Huai Yu, Los Angeles

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexey

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

karlton

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024