Located 15 minutes’ drive from Shell Beach and Pismo State Beach, this HI - San Luis Obispo Hostel offers free WiFi to all guests. Cerro Caliente Cellars, Tolosa Winery and Autry Cellars are within 3 km away. Each bed is in a room with access to a shared bathroom at HI - San Luis Obispo Hostel. Two lockers are in all rooms. A launderette is onsite. A fireplace, a piano, a guitar and board games are featured in the shared lounge at HI - San Luis Obispo Hostel. Hiking and cycling opportunities are nearby. California Polytechnic State University is 2.5 km away. Hearst Castle is 45 minutes’ drive away from HI - San Luis Obispo Hostel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

American

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for San Luis Obispo
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Leslie
    United States United States
    The manager, Gary, was friendly and funny. The rest of the staff were extremely helpful.
  • Quinn
    United States United States
    The facilities at his hostel were the best of any hostel I have stayed at. The staff was friendly, and the breakfast pancakes delicious.
  • Lotta
    Germany Germany
    Cozy, homelike hostel Super friendly staff Beautiful house and kitchen Best pancake breakfast Very clean Nice location, even reachable by train Free Parking lot

Property surroundings

Facilities of San Luis Obispo Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    San Luis Obispo Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:30 to 22:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    Until 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Discover American Express San Luis Obispo Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

    Maximum Stay Policy: The maximum stay is 14 days in each 12-month period.

    Age restriction:

    Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed to reserve a bed in a shared dormitory.

    Please note, this property cannot accept packages arriving for guests who are not currently checked in.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    FAQs about San Luis Obispo Hostel

    • San Luis Obispo Hostel is 700 yards from the centre of San Luis Obispo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at San Luis Obispo Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guests staying at San Luis Obispo Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • American

    • Check-in at San Luis Obispo Hostel is from 16:30, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • San Luis Obispo Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking