Name: The Hostel California
Address: 213 Academy Ave, Bishop, Bishop, Bishop, CA 93514, United States of America
Rating: 7

Computer

Air conditioning

24-hour reception

Smoking areas

Smoke-free property

Heating

Garden

No elevators

General

Non-smoking rooms

Shower

Linens

Toiletries

Rooms

Luggage storage

Services and amenities

Common kitchen

Vending machine

Meals

Free Wi-Fi

Internet access

Internet

Spanish

English

Languages Spoken

Free bicycle rental

Library

Barbecue grill(s)

Hiking

Picnic area

Fishing

Ping-Pong

Recreation

Free parking

Free Parking on Premises

Parking

Beach/pool towels

Pool and beach

Pets Not Allowed

Pets

Personal protection equipment for staff

Extra decontamination measures

Personal protection equipment for guests

Additional measures against COVID-19

Health and Safety Measures

Location

At the hostel

Room amenities

Canal Walks

Monument Bank

Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center

Northern Inyo Hospital

Mammoth Yosemite Airport

The Hostel California

Bishop

child-bed

child-bed-fee

external-private-bathroom

private-bathroom

shared-bathroom

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king-bed

queen-bed

limited-time

lounge

treatment

no-window

bay-view

bosphorus-view

canal-view

city-view

courtyard-view

garden-view

golf-view

harbour-view

inland-view

lake-view

land-view

mountain-view

ocean-front

ocean-view

oceanside

panoramic-view

park-view

partial-ocean-view

partial-sea-view

partial-view

pool-view

river-view

sea-front

sea-view

street-view

sunrise-view

sunset-view

water-view

with-view

annex

basement

main-building

1-bedroom

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not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

breakfast-for-1

breakfast-for-2

pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen

A relaxing, sociable and comfortable place with a welcoming caring host and friendly staff. Beds were clean and cozy and garden area great for peace and quiet. Lovely historical house which is loved and cared for. Great for hikers and climbers to unwind or plan next adventure. Centre of small town which is packed with all facilities plus laundrey nearby. Would stay here again.

Friendly, comfortable and welcoming.

I loved everything about this place except for the staff. In 15 years of staying at hostels all over the world, I have never felt less welcomed by staff members as I was from Ant (short for Anthony). From the moment I arrived he was inexplicably rude to me and my group, reluctantly answering questions and rushing through the protocol for how the house runs. When we informed him that our toilet was leaking water onto the bathroom floor, he told us he was aware of the problem but offered no solution. After a full day of hostility towards us, I overheard him complaining to the other staff members in the kitchen about how much he hates hikers and how he can't wait for the hiker season to be over so they'll stop coming.

Being a hiker, I finally realized why he had decided to make our stay as uncomfortable as possible. While he did complain loudly every time a new guest arrived to check in, he was noticeably nicer to anyone who appeared to have money or was an attractive female.

As previously stated, everything about this location is excellent. I hope that the owner reads this and seriously considers a change in staffing - the current crew is severely bringing down the potential for this place to be the best lodging option in Bishop for adventurers.

Backpackers Beware

We stayed in Hostel California for one night and it was OK for our needs. The place is very centred around back-packers, rather than holiday makers like we were. There are plenty of amenities for people to make their own meals, however we ate at a local restaurant.

We stayed in a private room with a shower and bathroom which was OK. We knew it was cheap and done on a budget so this is what we expected.  Parking is free and easy which is perfect for walking into Bishop.

I think we did feel a little out of place not being back packers in our late teens/early twenties, however the people working their were very friendly and it was ideal for one night.

Good for backpackers, OK for one night for everyone else

For those wanting to roam around this would be a convenient location to stay. 
Breakfast is not provided , kitchen facilities available to cook. 
Rooms is cramped up, but feels like staying in a dorm , feels like collage days. 
You get to see n meet hickers at the hostel.
Wi-Fi is not so good.
Customer service is very helpful and friendly.
Overall Satisfactory.  

Very cosy !

I stayed one night in a “private “ room in this hostel. It looks nicely set up, but my room wasn’t cleaned after the last occupant, the floor was dirty and there was rubbish on the table.
The shared toilet had pooh sprayed all over. The shower floor mat was very dirty. When I complained, the guy said that he couldn’t manage and clean everything because he was the only staff member there. 
I left the next day and have found since that I picked up bed bugs from there. I was hiking before so didn’t stay anywhere else and now I’m covered in bites...

Very dirty

Motels are so boring. This place is like a student flat - friendly staff and folk staying there. So many things provided to make your stay as easy and enjoyable as possible. I can't speak highly enough of this quaint and different experience in the other wise bland US accommodation scene. A full kitchen, bikes available, library and lots of stuff to help backpackers and climbers have a good time. Clean and fun! Judd does a great job at the front desk I reckon.

Friendly restful spot.

We stayed at this hostel for 3 nights and truly enjoyed the social atmosphere: ping pong, Settlers of Catan, shared meals, common kitchen & evening chillouts. The place was clean and not too loud plus they give you free rental bikes. Definitely very friendly towards dirty-stinky hikers & climbers & the 420-club.

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