About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Hostel California in Bishop offers adults-only accommodations with air-conditioning and private or shared bathrooms. Each room includes a shower and hairdryer for added convenience. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and complimentary bicycles. The property features a lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, picnic area, games room, and luggage storage. Free on-site parking is available. Activities and Amenities: The hostel organizes film nights and hiking activities. Additional amenities include a library, outdoor seating, and a games room. Location and Attractions: Located 55 km from Mammoth Yosemite Airport, the hostel is near attractions such as the Bishop Museum and the Bishop Creek Canyon.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
Zhenzhen
United States“very convenient. With laundry and coffee in 3 min walking distance.”- Larry
United Kingdom“The bed (lower bunk) was comfortable. Six in a room was crowded. Nice to be able to chat to other travellers. Plenty of outdoor space. Great value for money.” 
Mmmistergreen
Sweden“Fantastically comfortable beds. Very flexible around changing/canceling reservations.”
John United Kingdom“Great location for hikers and climbers. Bishop has lots of conveniences. Hostel is very comfotable with good facilities.”- Marine
France“Nice hostel with nice equipment, we had a nice night !” - Paola
Italy“A cozy stay for one night on our drive. The place is nice and clean with a big shared kitchen.” - Michael United Kingdom“Good hostel. Really nice vibe. Lounge with lots of useful books / guides (& musical instruments). Kitchen had a good range of communal stuff making cooking easy (e.g. rice , spices, coffee).”
- Philipp
Switzerland“Probably the best place to stay in Bishop if you like hostels” - Verena United Kingdom“Nice hostel, a place like you want a hostel to be... cosy, chilled, large kitchen, outdoor space to chill, social, books.”
James
Canada“The hostel itself is charming, and the staff very attentive.”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please be sure to check for current road closures during winter months. Highway 120 (Tioga Pass) typically closes from late October until late May. When the Tioga Pass Road is closed, it is not possible to drive to Tuolumne Meadows or enter Yosemite National Park from the east. All other park entrances, including those along Highway 120 from the west, Highway 140, and Highway 41, remain open all year.
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.
