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 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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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
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1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for San Luis Obispo
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a cute property in a lovely suburb. Very homely and welcomed by a very helpful and friendly member of staff. 10 minute walk to the main street where there was a lovely buzzing (lots of young students) Saturday night vibe with bars and places...
  • Á
    Ágnes
    Hungary Hungary
    Super atmosphere, comfi and clean double bed room, nice and helpful hosts. Walking distance to main street with nice pubs.
  • Lian
    Germany Germany
    The hosts and people working there were just the nicest and most welcoming people ever. We felt very comfortable throughout our whole stay
  • Mathilde
    France France
    Charming house managed by lovely people. Loved the vibe in here, loved the pancakes and the city of San Luis Obispo is amazingly charming. And it was very clean. Perfect price, perfect location, all good.
  • Rose
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The staff were super friendly, the beds were comfy and the breakfast was DELICIOUS!
  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Second time I’ve stayed here, 17 years apart and it’s still a gem. Great traditional hostel close to centre of SLO. Immaculately clean with great pancake breakfast. Can’t recommend highly enough.
  • Rich
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a very chilled place to be. Staff were very welcoming. Pancakes were great for breakfast too. Location was quiet but not far from town. Very good indeed. California needs one of these every 150 miles down the coast!
  • Flora
    Germany Germany
    Costa and like in a family home, always water avaible
  • S
    Stephanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a gem of a place, it’s homely and welcoming. The pancake breakfast in the morning was a real hit with our teenage son
  • Laetitia
    France France
    Nice hostel with lot of charm. The pancakes for the breakfast were delicious.

Property surroundings

Facilities of San Luis Obispo Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower
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
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    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 option.
    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.
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    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

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

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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.

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

      • Cycling
      • Hiking