Best Hostels in Oakland
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Great deal
Cottage Bed 1 At Facesoasis
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Garden area
99 Cents Only Stores is located just 300 metres from the Oakland hostel, while natural sites, such as Raimondi Park are only 1.6 km away. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including the Reform synagogue "Temple Sinai", which is approximately a 10-minute ride from this comfortable hostel.
USS Hornet Museum is among the cultural highlights close to Bed 1 At Facesoasis hostel, situated 3.5 km away.
Cottage Bed 1 At Facesoasis
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Garden area
Cottage Bed 1 At Facesoasis
99 Cents Only Stores is located just 300 metres from the Oakland hostel, while natural sites, such as Raimondi Park are only 1.6 km away. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including the Reform synagogue "Temple Sinai", which is approximately a 10-minute ride from this comfortable hostel.
USS Hornet Museum is among the cultural highlights close to Bed 1 At Facesoasis hostel, situated 3.5 km away.
Chill Rooms
- Shared kitchen
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
The hostel is also not far from Mills College.
Guests can visit the long-standing Oakland Zoo, an ideal spot for family time approximately 15 minutes away by car.
Chill Rooms
- Shared kitchen
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
Chill Rooms
The hostel is also not far from Mills College.
Guests can visit the long-standing Oakland Zoo, an ideal spot for family time approximately 15 minutes away by car.
Cottage Bed 3 At Facesoasis
- Heating
The hostel is located around 300 metres from 99 Cents Only Stores and just 1.8 km from Old Oakland. You can access Swan's Market (2 km) and Oakland Convention Center (2.1 km) as popular shopping choices in the area.
Mandela Foods Cooperative is merely 350 metres away, and Fox Theater Oakland, available to diversify your stay, is about a 25-minute walk away.
Cottage Bed 3 At Facesoasis
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Cottage Bed 3 At Facesoasis
The hostel is located around 300 metres from 99 Cents Only Stores and just 1.8 km from Old Oakland. You can access Swan's Market (2 km) and Oakland Convention Center (2.1 km) as popular shopping choices in the area.
Mandela Foods Cooperative is merely 350 metres away, and Fox Theater Oakland, available to diversify your stay, is about a 25-minute walk away.
Cheap Hostels in Oakland
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Top location
Room 3 Yellow Bed 1 At Facesoasis
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Heating
- Garden area
This Oakland hostel boasts a convenient location within 25 minutes' walk of Uptown, approximately 5 minutes by car from shopping opportunities such as Swan's Market. In addition, Oakland Convention Center can be found within a 2-km distance of the comfortable hostel.
3 Yellow Bed 1 At Facesoasis hostel is around 500 metres from Bottoms Up Community Garden and a few steps from Mandela Foods Cooperative.
Room 3 Yellow Bed 1 At Facesoasis
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Heating
- Garden area
Room 3 Yellow Bed 1 At Facesoasis
This Oakland hostel boasts a convenient location within 25 minutes' walk of Uptown, approximately 5 minutes by car from shopping opportunities such as Swan's Market. In addition, Oakland Convention Center can be found within a 2-km distance of the comfortable hostel.
3 Yellow Bed 1 At Facesoasis hostel is around 500 metres from Bottoms Up Community Garden and a few steps from Mandela Foods Cooperative.
Cottage Bed B 2
The hostel is a mere 1.6 km from Raimondi Park and 2.2 km from such cultural venues as African American Museum and Library at Oakland. Also, this Oakland hostel is not far from such natural sights as Bottoms Up Community Garden.
Bed B 2 hostel boasts location within 5 minutes' walk of Mandela Foods Cooperative.
Cottage Bed B 2
Cottage Bed B 2
The hostel is a mere 1.6 km from Raimondi Park and 2.2 km from such cultural venues as African American Museum and Library at Oakland. Also, this Oakland hostel is not far from such natural sights as Bottoms Up Community Garden.
Bed B 2 hostel boasts location within 5 minutes' walk of Mandela Foods Cooperative.
Cottage Bed 4 At Facesoasis
- Heating
Offerring a location 2.1 km from Jack London's Cabin, this Oakland hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Paramount Theatre, which is 2.5 km away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is a short way from Bottoms Up Community Garden.
Bed 4 At Facesoasis hostel is a mere 300 metres from 99 Cents Only Stores and merely 5 minutes on foot from Mandela Foods Cooperative.
Cottage Bed 4 At Facesoasis
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Cottage Bed 4 At Facesoasis
Offerring a location 2.1 km from Jack London's Cabin, this Oakland hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Paramount Theatre, which is 2.5 km away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is a short way from Bottoms Up Community Garden.
Bed 4 At Facesoasis hostel is a mere 300 metres from 99 Cents Only Stores and merely 5 minutes on foot from Mandela Foods Cooperative.
Youth Hostels in Oakland
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Best-rated
Ith San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment
Nestled in the Umm Suqeim district of San Francisco, this comfortable hostel is in proximity to notable religious landmarks, including the neo-gothic Grace Cathedral. The local shopping options feature Pier 39 (2 km) and the 2.6-acre public plaza "Union Square" (1 km).
Ith San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker hostel boasts a prime location a mere 6 minutes on foot from Chinatown.
Ith San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment
Ith San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel
Nestled in the Umm Suqeim district of San Francisco, this comfortable hostel is in proximity to notable religious landmarks, including the neo-gothic Grace Cathedral. The local shopping options feature Pier 39 (2 km) and the 2.6-acre public plaza "Union Square" (1 km).
Ith San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker hostel boasts a prime location a mere 6 minutes on foot from Chinatown.
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Popular choice
Samesun San Francisco
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
Located in Ghirardelli Square with an outdoor pool and an onsite restaurant, the hostel boasts a prime location in the vicinity of the east–west Lombard Street. In addition, SS Jeremiah O'Brien Liberty Ship can be found merely 1.9 km from this San Francisco hostel.
Families can have quality time by visiting the waterfront museum "Aquarium of the Bay", which is nearly 5 minutes' drive away.
Samesun San Francisco
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
Samesun San Francisco
Located in Ghirardelli Square with an outdoor pool and an onsite restaurant, the hostel boasts a prime location in the vicinity of the east–west Lombard Street. In addition, SS Jeremiah O'Brien Liberty Ship can be found merely 1.9 km from this San Francisco hostel.
Families can have quality time by visiting the waterfront museum "Aquarium of the Bay", which is nearly 5 minutes' drive away.
Hi San Francisco Fisherman'S Wharf Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
Nestled in Marina District, which is known for its upbeat bars and restaurants, this hostel is 2.1 km from notable religious landmarks, including the neo-gothic Grace Cathedral. The San Francisco hostel is within reach of the east–west Lombard Street.
Also, the property is a 30-minute stroll from Chinatown.
Hi San Francisco Fisherman'S Wharf Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
Hi San Francisco Fisherman'S Wharf Hostel
Nestled in Marina District, which is known for its upbeat bars and restaurants, this hostel is 2.1 km from notable religious landmarks, including the neo-gothic Grace Cathedral. The San Francisco hostel is within reach of the east–west Lombard Street.
Also, the property is a 30-minute stroll from Chinatown.
Hostels In Oakland City Centre
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Guest favorite
Green Tortoise Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
The San Francisco hostel is in North Beach, which is a charmingly vibrant neighborhood, a mere 1.6 km from Fisherman's Wharf. Green Tortoise hostel is also within reach of the east – west Lombard Street.
This San Francisco accommodation offers a lively location 650 metres from the historic park "Washington Square".
Thanks to reading lamps, as well as lockers in some of the rooms, guests will experience a comfortable stay.
Green Tortoise Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
Green Tortoise Hostel
The San Francisco hostel is in North Beach, which is a charmingly vibrant neighborhood, a mere 1.6 km from Fisherman's Wharf. Green Tortoise hostel is also within reach of the east – west Lombard Street.
This San Francisco accommodation offers a lively location 650 metres from the historic park "Washington Square".
Thanks to reading lamps, as well as lockers in some of the rooms, guests will experience a comfortable stay.
Chapter San Francisco
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Heating
Ferry Building Market welcomes shopping lovers 2.8 km away, while The Regency Ballroom Theatre is in close proximity to this hostel. Thanks to a convenient location of the comfortable hostel, guests can quickly reach the 11.49 acres Lafayette Park, which is a 9-minute walk away.
Also, Chapter San Francisco hostel is 2 km from Chinatown.
Chapter San Francisco
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Heating
Chapter San Francisco
Ferry Building Market welcomes shopping lovers 2.8 km away, while The Regency Ballroom Theatre is in close proximity to this hostel. Thanks to a convenient location of the comfortable hostel, guests can quickly reach the 11.49 acres Lafayette Park, which is a 9-minute walk away.
Also, Chapter San Francisco hostel is 2 km from Chinatown.
Hi San Francisco Downtown Hostel (Adults Only)
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 35 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Heating
Located in Union Square with big-name shops, as well as galleries, theaters and the city's famous trolley cars, this San Francisco hostel is merely 0.8 km from worship sites, such as the neo-gothic Grace Cathedral.
Hi San Francisco Downtown Hostel (Adults Only)
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 35 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Heating
Hi San Francisco Downtown Hostel (Adults Only)
Located in Union Square with big-name shops, as well as galleries, theaters and the city's famous trolley cars, this San Francisco hostel is merely 0.8 km from worship sites, such as the neo-gothic Grace Cathedral.
Hostels in Oakland with Car Parking
Orange Village Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
The hostel boasts a central location 2.5 km from the 210-foot Coit Tower, 2.3 km from shopping opportunities such as Ferry Building Market. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that Orange Village hostel is about 25 minutes on foot from Alamo Square Park.
This accommodation invites sports fans to visit Oracle Park Baseball Stadium, which is 2.1 km away.
Orange Village Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
Orange Village Hostel
The hostel boasts a central location 2.5 km from the 210-foot Coit Tower, 2.3 km from shopping opportunities such as Ferry Building Market. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that Orange Village hostel is about 25 minutes on foot from Alamo Square Park.
This accommodation invites sports fans to visit Oracle Park Baseball Stadium, which is 2.1 km away.
Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Bar/ Lounge area
Nestled in Gion where an atmosphere unique to Kyoto drifts in the air, the hostel is within a few blocks of notable religious landmarks, including the neo-gothic Grace Cathedral. Also, Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience hostel is about 10 minutes by car from such natural sights as San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.
Chinatown is merely 1.7 km from the San Francisco accommodation.
Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Bar/ Lounge area
Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience
Nestled in Gion where an atmosphere unique to Kyoto drifts in the air, the hostel is within a few blocks of notable religious landmarks, including the neo-gothic Grace Cathedral. Also, Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience hostel is about 10 minutes by car from such natural sights as San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.
Chinatown is merely 1.7 km from the San Francisco accommodation.
Amsterdam Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
Located in Downtown San Francisco with remnants of the Barbary Coast, a 19th-century red-light district, the San Francisco hostel is nearly 25 minutes' walk from Pier 39.
Amsterdam Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
Amsterdam Hostel
Located in Downtown San Francisco with remnants of the Barbary Coast, a 19th-century red-light district, the San Francisco hostel is nearly 25 minutes' walk from Pier 39.
Oakland Hostels with Private Rooms
Hostel Style Shared Room
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
This Daly City hostel is located 4.8 km from Lake Merced Lakefront Park and 4.5 km from the defunct Fort Funston Military Installation. Guests can access such sports attractions as Cox Multi-Purpose Stadium (4.3 km), and the indoor Cow Palace Arena (4.4 km).
The nearby educational landmarks include the public San Francisco State University, which is around 10 minutes' drive from the hostel.
Including a dressing room and a dining area, the rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as tea and coffee making facilities.
Hostel Style Shared Room
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
Hostel Style Shared Room
This Daly City hostel is located 4.8 km from Lake Merced Lakefront Park and 4.5 km from the defunct Fort Funston Military Installation. Guests can access such sports attractions as Cox Multi-Purpose Stadium (4.3 km), and the indoor Cow Palace Arena (4.4 km).
The nearby educational landmarks include the public San Francisco State University, which is around 10 minutes' drive from the hostel.
Including a dressing room and a dining area, the rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as tea and coffee making facilities.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Oakland, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Chill Rooms |
1.5 / 10 (2 Reviews) |
From 59$ | |
| Ith San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel |
9.5 / 10 (898 Reviews) |
From 38$ | |
| Samesun San Francisco |
8.3 / 10 (4301 Reviews) |
From 32$ | |
| Hi San Francisco Fisherman'S Wharf Hostel |
8.4 / 10 (1573 Reviews) |
From 31$ | |
| Green Tortoise Hostel |
8.8 / 10 (900 Reviews) |
From 35$ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Oakland hostels offer affordable rates?
The Green Tortoise Hostel and Amsterdam Hostel are known for their budget-friendly prices starting around $29. You can save even more by sharing a room with fellow travelers.
Book your stay on weekdays to get the best rates, often up to 20% lower than weekend prices.
What hostels in Oakland are near the city center?
Hostels like the Hi San Francisco Downtown Hostel and Samesun San Francisco are strategically located close to downtown. This allows easy access to popular attractions like Union Square and the Westfield mall.
Visit local cafes in the area during your stay, as they often have special offers from 10am to 12pm.
Which Oakland hostels are best suited for families?
Chapter San Francisco and Chill Rooms provide family-oriented options that accommodate multiple guests. They offer spacious common areas for family activities and are well-reviewed for cleanliness.
Book a room with at least three beds to ensure everyone stays together, enhancing your family experience.
What Oakland hostels include breakfast?
Many hostels, like the Hi San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel, offer complimentary breakfast. This can save your family time and money during your stay.
Enjoy breakfast early to grab a good seat and beat the rush; it typically starts at 7am.
Which hostels in Oakland have a pool?
Hostels like Chill Rooms provide access to nearby recreation centers with pools. Enjoy a refreshing swim at discounted rates for hostel guests.
Check for pool accessibility hours, as they may be less crowded from 3pm to 5pm.
What Oakland hostels are pet-friendly?
Hostels such as Samesun San Francisco allow pets and have designated pet-friendly rooms. It's great for travelers who want to bring their pets along.
Confirm the pet policy when booking, as there may be extra fees or size restrictions.
Which Oakland hostels are near landmarks?
Hostels like Hi San Francisco Downtown Hostel are close to landmarks like Alcatraz Island and Fisherman's Wharf. They place you right in the action of the city.
Book tickets for Alcatraz in advance, as they often sell out quickly, especially on weekends.
How can I navigate public transport in Oakland?
The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is a reliable transit option, connecting you to key areas around the city. Purchase a Clipper Card for easy access and discounted fares.
Use BART to travel from Oakland International Airport to downtown in under 30 minutes, avoiding the need for costly taxis.
What unique attractions should I see in Oakland?
Consider visiting the Oakland Museum of California for its innovative exhibits on local history. The Jack London Square area is also perfect for dining and waterfront views.
Plan your museum visit for Thursdays when admission is free and enjoy overlooking the bay at Jack London Square.
Where can I find seasonal events in Oakland?
Look for the Oakland Art Murmur that occurs on the first Friday of every month, showcasing local artists and galleries. It's a perfect way to experience the local culture.
Arrive by 6pm to explore without missing the initial live music and food truck offerings.