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Featured Hostels in Berkeley and around

Orange Village Hostel
Lobby

Orange Village Hostel

1.5 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (922)
"Great location, clean room, courteous staff, and amazing experience. I booked a private room for a conference and it was a perfect stay with no problems or issues."
Orange Village Hostel
Chapter San Francisco
Exterior

Chapter San Francisco

2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (259)
"I won’t be staying anywhere else when I visit SF. This place is wonderful. "
Chapter San Francisco
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Lounge

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (310)
"It was a good, reliable place to stay! It's walkable to Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf. "
The price is €71
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
Interior

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (255)
"Rooms were great and location is excellent."
The price is €193
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
Amsterdam Hostel
Fireplace

Amsterdam Hostel

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (149)
"Great place"
Amsterdam Hostel
European Hostel
Front of property

European Hostel

1.5 star property
5.4 out of 10, (633)
"Good location!"
The price is €56
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
European Hostel
ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco
City view from property

ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco

2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (45)
"Great location, really friendly staff!"
The price is €87
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco
Adelaide Hostel
Terrace/patio

Adelaide Hostel

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (626)
"They let me stay last minute, wish it was a bit over 10am but it’s okay I woke up early. "
The price is €119
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Adelaide Hostel
Podshare San Francisco Marina - Hostel
Terrace/patio

Podshare San Francisco Marina - Hostel

1.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
"Modern place with sleeping pods and very nice people. "
Podshare San Francisco Marina - Hostel
Ansonia Hotel - Hostel
Mini-fridge, microwave

Ansonia Hotel - Hostel

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (11)
"Enjoyed my stay! Not too fancy but gets the job done, clean and safe. Had my own bathroom so don't forget to request that if you don't want to share, though the shared was clean as well. Loved it!"
Ansonia Hotel - Hostel
DC Crashpad - Hostel
Porch

DC Crashpad - Hostel

2.0 star property
4.4 out of 10, (162)
"Property was clean.Guests in hostel were friendly. only complaints are dryer was not working and no clean towels for guests to use."
DC Crashpad - Hostel
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Berkeley?
You may like the nightly rates at this top accommodation in the area, which gets good reviews from our travellers: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina - 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from the heart of Berkeley. Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Market St & 5th St Stop and Powell St & Market St Stop. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and laundry facilities at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Berkeley?
Good weather's always better when you're experiencing new places, so here are some stats about the local climate: The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Berkeley is 465 mm.
What is there to see and do in Berkeley?
Overall, Berkeley is known for its university setting, sports and restaurants. Major attractions include Oracle Park, Jack London Square and Pier 39. Get out into nature with places such as San Francisco Bay, University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley and Tilden Regional Park. Cultural attractions include Berkeley Repertory Theater, UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive.
What's the best way to get to and around Berkeley while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Berkeley on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.), 11.5 mi (18.5 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field), located 14.2 mi (22.8 km) away. Once you've arrived, you might want to use public transport to get around. You can access metro transport at Downtown Berkeley Station, North Berkeley Station and Ashby Station. If you're looking to check out more of the surrounding area, make your way to Berkeley Station to take a train.