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California Hostel

Adults-only Dubai hostel in Barsha Heights with a fitness center

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Property amenity
Point of interest

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Room options

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, City View (8 Pax , only Females)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Large Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, City View (8 Pax, only Males)

2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, City View (8 Pax, only Males)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Capitol Tower, 16th Floor, Barsha Heights, Dubai, Dubai

What's nearby

  • Ski Dubai - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Mall of the Emirates - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Souk Madinat Jumeirah - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Wild Wadi Water Park - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Marina Beach - 11 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Dubai Internet City Station - 10 min walk
  • Al Maktoum Intl. Airport (DWC) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Day and Night - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lock Stock & Barrel Barsha Heights - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Belgian Café TECOM - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Broccoli - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Olives Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

California Hostel

Hostel near Ski Dubai
Located close to Mall of the Emirates and Wild Wadi Water Park, California Hostel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Swimming pool
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at California Hostel feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • 3 bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (AED 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Offsite parking for AED 25 per day; reservations required

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee daily 8:30 AM–9:30 AM: AED 25 per person
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Swimming pool

Conveniences

  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: AED 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately AED 25 per person
  • Self parking fee: AED 25 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: AED 25 per day
  • Housekeeping fee: AED 3.00

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10 PM
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

Property is also known as

California Hostel Dubai
California Dubai
California Hostel Dubai
California Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
California Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Dubai

Frequently asked questions

Does California Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10 PM.

Is California Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at California Hostel?

Self parking is available for AED 25 per day.

What time is check-in at California Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at California Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is California Hostel located?

Located in Barsha Heights, this hostel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Ski Dubai and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Mall of the Emirates. Wild Wadi Water Park and Dubai Autodrome are also within 9 mi (15 km). Dubai Internet City Station is 10 minutes by foot.

California Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like it all. Management, Welcome in, quietness, Friendless, good direction and above all great hospitalize.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Jack

Liked: Staff & service
People live there and they’re not traveling. Some of them are aggressive towards other guests
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Shinsuke, Tokyo, JP

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
隣の部屋と共通なため、ACの調整ができないので風邪をひいてしまった。 電源が足りない。 Wifiが遅かった。
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
El personal es muy amable. Lo único q llegue a las 4 en la mañana y me dijo la mujer en recepción que tenía que esperar hasta que respondiera su jefe para decirme en qué cama me podría dormir. Mientras tanto me tuve que dormir en el sofá.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tout j'ai rencontré des personnes agréable c'est plein de vie . Merci à maria Adel et tout le personnel
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chafik, Strasbourg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Une alte riche et intéressante en tout point de vue. Merci encore pour votre gentillesse et votre accueil.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018