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San Luis Obispo Hostel

8.3
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Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 22, 2025
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San Luis Obispo Hostel

Overview

  • free parking
  • free wifi
  • family rooms
  • non-smoking rooms
  • facilities for disabled guests
  • good breakfast

Intro

Offering 26 rooms, San Luis Obispo hostel boasts a location only 5 minutes by foot from Mitchell Park.

Rooms

Some of the non-smoking rooms feature a balcony and a sitting area, as well as entertainment options like WiFi. Providing a roll-in shower, some of the spacious bathrooms at the San Luis Obispo property are also equipped with a hair dryer for a more pleasant stay.

Location

The hostel is situated near Laguna Lake Park Dog Park and 1.4 miles from such educational sites as California Polytechnic University. The San Luis Obispo hostel is 1.3 miles from Johnson Park and about 10 minutes by car from E A French Park.

Eat

Black Horse Espresso is available a mere 8 minutes' stroll from this hostel. You will also find a shared kitchen onsite.

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Rooms

Budget Double or Twin Room
Room size: 10 m2
Max capacity: +
Deluxe Queen Room
Room size: 39 m2
Max capacity:
Budget Double Room
Room size: 9 m2
Max capacity: +
Economy Quadruple Room
Room size: 12 m2
Max capacity: +
6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room size: 23 m2
Max capacity:
4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room size: 10 m2
Max capacity:
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Facitilies

Rooms

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Relax

  • Garden area
  • Hiking
  • Cycling

Activities for Kids

  • Board games

Reviews

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93 /100 (728 reviews)
4 /5 (94 reviews)
8.4 8.4 /10 (939 reviews)
8.3/10 Very good (839 reviews)
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  • Cleanliness 8.3
  • Comfort 8.1
  • Facilities 8.2
  • Free WiFi 9
  • Location 9.2
  • Total 8.3
  • Value for money 8.4
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Patrizia

9.2/10
I had a great stay at this hotel. The location is fantastic, with lovely restaurants nearby. The staff were super friendly and helpful. I loved the free parking option. Breakfast was a treat with homemade pancakes that I cooked myself!
G

Gertrude

9.4/10
I loved the location of the hotel. It was near great places and walking distance to downtown. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The rooms were always clean, and I appreciated the fresh linens every day.
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Annette

9.6/10
The cleanliness was impressive and the facilities were well-maintained. The location was convenient, just a short walk to shops and transport. The staff were amazing—friendly and helpful throughout my visit. Plus, the homemade breakfast was a delightful bonus!
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Scott

9.8/10
The location was perfect, as it was a short walk to downtown and the beach was just a quick drive away. The breakfast, featuring delicious pancakes, was a delightful start to our mornings, and we loved chatting with fellow guests in the spacious kitchen and living areas.
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Location

1617 Santa Rosa Street
Landmarks nearby
Restaurants nearby
Transportation
  • 1. Dallidet Adobe and Gardens 530 m (1739 ft)
  • 2. Mission Plaza 1.16 km (3806 ft)
  • 3. History Center and Museum of San Luis Obispo County 1.20 km (3937 ft)
  • 4. Museum of Art 850 m (2789 ft)
  • 5. The Gallery at the Network 750 m (2461 ft)
  • 6. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art 860 m (2822 ft)
  • 7. Fremont Theater 750 m (2461 ft)
  • 8. Mission San Luis Obispo 1.26 km (4134 ft)
  • 1. Broad Street Giant Grinder Shop 790 m (2592 ft)
  • 2. Pizza Solo 850 m (2789 ft)
  • 3. The Habit Burger Grill 940 m (3084 ft)
  • 4. Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab 1.08 km (3543 ft)
  • 5. Linnaea's Cafe 980 m (3215 ft)
  • 6. Sweetie Cup Tea House 940 m (3084 ft)
  • 7. Rolld Ice Cream 900 m (2953 ft)
  • 8. Black Horse Espresso 580 m (1903 ft)
  • 9. Chronic Tacos 750 m (2461 ft)
  • 1. 5 210 m (689 ft)
  • 2. 4 290 m (951 ft)
  • 3. 3 370 m (1214 ft)
  • 4. Santa Rosa at Higuera 560 m (1837 ft)
Monument
Bubblegum Alley
off 700 block of Higuera St
Working hours
Open 24 hours
Museum
Mission San Luis Obispo
751 Palm St (at Chorro St.)
Working hours
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
University
California Polytechnic University
1 Grand Ave (at S Perimeter Rd)
Working hours
Open 24 hours