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San Luis Obispo Hostel

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HI - San Luis Obispo

1617 Santa Rosa St
CA 93401 San Luis Obispo
USA
 
Tel. 1.805.544.4678

Customer Rating

Total:
90%
90%     100 23
Friendliness of Staff:
92%
92%
Efficiency of Service:
90%
90%
Comfort:
84%
84%
Cleanliness:
87%
87%
Security:
90%
90%
Location:
94%
94%
 
HI - San Luis Obispo hostel are a charming, friendly hostel with the feel of a B&B. Located in a sunny, welcoming college town on California's Central Coast, we are a convenient stay midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. We create a relaxed, safe, homestyle atmosphere for travelers of all ages and are just a few short blocks to the treasures of downtown. The area is ideal for the outdoor explorer with countless hikes, beaches and adventures cradling the town.

San Luis Obispo hostel is cozy, comfortable and convenient: * Short walk to downtown and Amtrak
* 5-minute city bus ride from Greyhound
* Fully-equipped kitchen
* Cozy lounge with fireplace, piano, guitar, board games
* Inexpensive bicycle rentals
* Free on-site parking
* Outdoor garden patio
* Laundry facilities
* Only 12 miles to the beach
* Private rooms or shared dormitories
* 45 minutes from the world-famous Hearst Castle
* Quiet residential neighborhood
* BBQ
* No curfew!

 
Not all rooms/beds are available for online reservations. PLEASE CALL 805.544.4678 or email reservations@hostelobispo.com to check for dorm bed and private room availability.

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room: Beds per room:: 1 Beds per room:: 3 Beds per room:: 4 Beds per room:: 5 Beds per room:: 6+ Total
beds
Number of rooms: 1 1 2 1 1 23

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):8-11am, 4:30pm - 10pm
Opening times (over the year):All Year

Street Map and Route Planning

 

Directions

Bus:Both Greyhound and Amtrak buses use the Amtrak station which is located one block away. Walk North on Santa Rosa for one block. We are on the left at 1617 Santa Rosa St.
Parking:We have limited parking available behind the hostel, and there is street parking which is free, safe, and available 24/7.
Location:From San Francisco: Take US-101 South. Take the exit toward SANTA ROSA ST in San Luis Obispo. Turn RIGHT onto CA-1/ SANTA ROSA ST. Continue to follow SANTA ROSA ST. End at 1617 Santa Rosa St on right. From Monterey/Santa Cruz/Cambria: Hwy. 1 South becomes Santa Rosa St. as you enter San Luis Obispo. End at 1617 Santa Rosa St on right. From L.A.: Take US-101 North. Take the MARSH ST exit, EXIT 202A. Proceed Straight on MARSH ST. Turn RIGHT onto SANTA ROSA ST. End at 1617 Santa Rosa St on right.
Rail:Amtrak is located one block away. Walk North on Santa Rosa for one block. We are on the left at 1617 Santa Rosa St.
Airport:About 3 miles from San Luis Airport, 200 miles from Los Angeles or San Francisco airports. From SLO Airport make a left out of airport onto Broad Street, right on Santa Barbara (major intersection with fire station on right), right on Islay, right on Santa Rosa Street.

Attractions

Cultural centre nearbyMuseums/art galleries nearby
City centre locationHistorical sites nearby
River/harbour/lake nearbyHiking area
Main attractions nearbySwimming pool at or near hostel
Nightlife nearbyBotanical gardens nearby
Forested/wooded areaHorseriding at or near hostel
Restaurants nearbyShopping centre/market nearby
Hostel with a differenceLeisure facilities nearby
Beach at or near hostelMountainous/hilly area
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Facilities

Family rooms availableSuitable for wheelchair users
Breakfast in priceSelf-catering kitchen
Groups welcomeCommon room(s)
Sheets in priceLaundry facilities
Cycle rental available at or near the hostelInternet access
Credit card acceptedIndividual traveller welcome
Lockers availableNon smoking room/area
Basic store available at or near the hostelGarden
Green HostelSports
Rates include local taxBBQ

Customer Reviews HI - San Luis Obispo

29 Dec 2011 Sandra, USA
73%
73%
The floors were VERY squeaky, and since I'm an early riser, I hated to wake everyone up.

06 Nov 2011 Mark, USA
100%
100%
A wonderful stay, Jared the manager went way above and beyond for us! We'd recommend this hostel to anyone traveling through California.

03 Oct 2011 Giso, Germany
80%
80%
A small and nice hostel. I really enjoyed my stay and had nothing to complain about.

23 Sep 2011 Susan, USA
87%
87%
staff very friendly - provided directions to restaurants and entertainment

05 Jun 2011 Erica, USA
87%
87%
i felt like there was a lot of staff presence/drama. there was an older male staff member who just was kinda a know it all and just sort of off putting. I say tis cautiously because staff and there presence, experience etc is one of my favorite things about hostiles. And Jarred was OUTSTANDING, but it felt like he was working twice as hard as anyone else....and everyone else was dead weight for him... it made me want to fold sheets with him and work myself.

20 May 2011 Yasufumi, Japan
83%
83%
It is located to the station of Amtrak in a very convenient place of a few minutes.

24 Apr 2011 Alexander, Germany
83%
83%
no towels (.50USD) not really a breakfast (pancakes only) staff very friendly!! :)

12 Mar 2011 Nicla, Italy
67%
67%
You have to put some OIL in beds they Are noisy

05 Mar 2011 Tara, USA
83%
83%
Metal bunk beds are a bad idea as they squeak (loudly) every time someone moves. The bathrooms smell strongly of mold.

21 Feb 2011 Fritz, USA
100%
100%
Hi San Luis Obispo is one of my favorite hostels in California. It offers a friendly atmosphere and I literally feel like family when I visit. The staff is friendly and welcoming.

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