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The Hostel California

1.5 star property

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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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, Tri County Fairgrounds
    ‪16 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 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

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About this property

The Hostel California

Adults-only hostel in Bishop with free parking
A 24-hour front desk, a computer station, and an arcade/game 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 onsite.
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/game room.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a computer and Library
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • Steps from Canal Walks and Little Lakes Valley Trail
The Hostel California offers its guests a library, an arcade/game 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.

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 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

  • 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.
  • Cribs (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 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 261 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Amol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First experience staying in a hostel before visiting the White Mountains area. No complaints. Not sure if they have a locker, possibly they do, but check.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grigorii

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024