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The Hostel California

Property class: 1.5

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A two-story house with a pink roof and teal siding, featuring a bay window and a small patio with a table and chairs.
A cozy room with a vintage sofa, a bookshelf filled with books, and a wall decorated with skiing equipment and a framed picture.
A two-story building with a blue and white exterior, a chimney, and a porch with a white lattice fence.
A hallway with a staircase, framed pictures on the walls, and a carpeted floor.
A row of bicycles parked on a stone-paved sidewalk next to a white fence.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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213 Academy Ave, Bishop, CA, 93514
  • Place, Bishop City Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Tri County Fairgrounds
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a radiator, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

A bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a door with a handle.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Quadruple Room

A room with bunk beds, a staircase, and a door leading to another room.

Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden flooring, and a small window.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double room, 2 double beds with shared bathroom

A bedroom with two beds, a wooden nightstand, a white door, a framed picture on the wall, and a ceiling light fixture.

Double room, 2 double beds with shared bathroom

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

About the area

Bishop

The Hostel California puts you in the heart of Bishop, within just a 10-minute stroll of C5 Studios Community Arts Center and Bishop City Park. 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 Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center and Northern Inyo Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • Bishop City Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tri County Fairgrounds - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Paiute-Shoshone Indian Cultural Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Bishop Country Club Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Erick Schat’s Bakkery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jack's Restaurant - ‬3 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.

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. 132 out of 279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 279 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fredy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and has everything we need.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

8/10 Good

Jianbo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Kitchen has everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

christopher

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grigorii

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

10/10 Excellent

shamit

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

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Victor

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

10/10 Excellent

Chia-Wen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hostel in California
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

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

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stevan

Disliked: Amenities
In consideration for the age of the property and the low nightly rate, the room was adequate. The hippie frat house vibe is not my thing, but may appeal to others. Decluttering and detailed cleaning would be an improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a cute renovation! Really enjoyed the atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

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