House of Trestles - Hostel
About this hostel
Nestled in San Clemente, this charming hostel for $66 per night is a great option for your next trip. Sun and fun on the beach, near San Clemente Pier A 24-hour business center, a meeting room, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, an arcade/game room, a library, and express check-in are onsite. Limited housekeeping is available. House of Trestles - Hostel offers 29 accommodations with air conditioning. Kitchens offer refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Map of San Clemente, CA
Reviews
3.6/5.0
Good(154 Reviews)
6.0
Close to the beaches.
2.0
I Iove the easy checkin and the simplicity of it .. the room where decent and people were quiet
2.0
Waiting 90 minutes for remote check in, bed is comfortable but the overall cleanse is pool! Nearby a Mexican supermarket with best value tacos!
6.0
Room didn’t seem properly cleaned. A lot of things were pretty dusty. There was food residue on the silverware and glasses, some sticky stuff on the floor, and I found chips on the floor. I don’t know if the ac is broken, but I tried to turn it on for about 20 minutes and couldn’t figure out how. Other than that, I liked the style of the room, and the sheets were clean
1.0
Nothing
4.0
Convenient, close to Bus/Trolley stop. Small store at the end of the block.
5.0
My room was clean and bed was very comfortable. Good communication and directions given.
2.0
Convenient, good price, good location
3.0
The location cation was available for remote playback.
4.0
Simple and clean environment. I stayed in one of the private rooms in the building. Something to note is that unlike hostels that I've experienced in Europe, this one doesn't have a physical person in attendance 24/7.
2.0
We had bugs in our room, staff was never around, the light switch that controlled the bathroom vent was hanging off the wall, air conditioner was leaking water all over the floors, TV remote was busted and it was not the batteries
5.0
Everything about HOT is unique. From check in to sharing the common rooms and space. Great street art. Surf vibe and I want to come back always. I stay in the mixed room. Bed is amazingly comfortable. Been coming here since 11/16/18. Maybe longer. 💞💞💞
1.0
Everything was dirty and there was cockroaches. The employees were also very rude .
4.0
I’m aware this is a hostel and a unique experience, but didn’t realize how large it was and how many people bunk in the various rooms while sharing bathrooms and common areas including the kitchen. It was clear that efforts were made to remind guests to take care of their dishes and such, but the sink was full of dirty dishes, and I was not comfortable, leaving my food in the refrigerator. Overall, I felt safe enough staying one night with my adult daughter.
I never saw anyone at the front desk, but Chris reached out and text me before check-in to let us know we could arrive as early as 1:00pm since the upstairs private room was ready and that was greatly appreciated.
5.0
Ok
1.0
The bed was comfortable and the AC worked great. The window exposed the neighbors and our curtains remained closed, I-5 was loud, and the SHARED Bathroom freaked my wife out! The towels smelled like a locker room! Get dressed to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night. Our door had a 1" gap at the top, the floors were cracked, the WIRELESS connection worked but there was NO INTERNET! No TV! This type of property is not what we expected from Expedia!
1.0
I should get my money back!! We didn’t stay!! The toilet is not covered!! It’s the corner of the room next to the bed that should be a health concern!! Violation!! It was an unsafe place!! We had to scramble around to find another hotel on this busy weekend!! You should investigate your choices before you offer them to people our age there should’ve been information about what kind of place this was!! College Age appropriate is the description of this place!!
Vonnie Fernandez
5.0
A/C ain’t working all days. It’s short like 2 minutes then close tan. Need to fix ac condition
10.0
Great spot, easy check-in, comfortable, and great location. Amazing street art gallery! Would definitely stay again.
4.0
Cool art n original displays of creativity...would stay again... 🙏 Thanks
5.0
Thanks , sure like the second floor is more private it worked well for me
4.0
Enjoyed our stay ..
4.0
The unit has shared bathroom space
There isn’t a ramp to enter the building for ADA using person
5.0
Very cool hostel. Great common areas. Great mural artwork
5.0
Great location and staff (Chris is great)
2.0
The room is clean but there is no chair nor table. The kitchen is dirty. There is no shampoo and soap for shower.
5.0
It was a nice place.
4.0
Made for millennials, not for snowflakes. Its a hostel and community living setting… done quite well I might add. Theres no ice machine or room service, you take care of yourself. I enjoyed my stay.
5.0
This is a really cool property. A genuine place to chill for a few days while visiting the area.
1.0
I was planning to stay for an event - work trip. I needed a late check in so they did accommodate that through email. Honestly though they don’t provide lockers to store your stuff and that was a huge disappointment coming from out of town when you’re on the go for a work event. The last thing you need is for your things to be far out of reach. The bathrooms were so-so as far as cleanliness plus there are no towels which I know is the common thing for hostels but I had forgotten mine by accident and it was too late at night to go buy one. Also this hostel is completely co-ed. the bathrooms AND sleeping arrangements. It was very late at night when I got in but I decided to not stay because of the lack of storage (I had to get ready for work in the a.m.) and because my phone was nearly out of battery. I didn’t know if I would have an outlet near my bed which is awkward when you’re coming in late at night and others are sleeping. I decided to drive out of town to stay which was a big inconvenience because of these little things that add up to be big things that I didn’t know about prior to booking. I am a female in my 30s for reference. Lastly, there was barely any street parking available. Late at night when having to transport your things it’s not the safest bet for a petite female. Better off paying more to stay somewhere that’s private or stay with family/friends.
4.0
House of Trestles is a very cheap, surfer-friendly option for visitors. Callum was a big help when I arrived at 8 pm. I thought I'd just made it in time for check-in, but there's actually no receptionist. You just send a picture of your photo ID and email address to the number on the sandwich board when you go in, then you get the door code to your room. Of course, a dormitory means you will be sharing the room, and you get your own bunkbed. I didn't get a good look at the room because people were sleeping already, but not everyone's so conscientious as they will come in and out and I woke up in the middle of the night because my bunk was right next to the door. Even an introvert like me can get along with folks that stay here, and I never felt unsafe. But if you're a light sleeper, this place may not be for you. Just keep in mind that people will be talking outside in the hallway. There's a shared kitchen where you can fill your canteen. The bathroom and shower facility is coed. There are bookshelves of guidebooks about surfing. All the imagery is surfer related. As long as you have a good personality, you'll find your stay pleasant enough.
1.0
STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE! This place is not clean, dirty concrete floors. We arrived at our room late in the evening, should have had to use a code to get in, instead the back door was wide open and our room was around the corner of the back door. Music and noise late at night and then again around 6:00 am, paper thin walls. To top it off we had no hot water for a shower or in the sink. The worst place we have ever stayed!!! We had to leave and find a different hotel for the rest of our stay.
1.0
Not only was the restroom filthy but the side door was not locked/did not stay locked. Anyone can just walk in there, no safety precautions were being met.
4.0
Staff very friendly and accommodating.
Kitchen need some cleaning
Throw out that disgusting microwave. I would stay at this property again. Price was reasonable.
5.0
Cool place!
1.0
It is a Hostel not a hotel. Multiple people in one room. Shared Bathroom. No parking except on the street which is full and not safe. If you want a Hostel it may be nice. I wanted a hotel so I did not stay here. Also no one is available on-site to assist you. The email said it is a place to crash for surfers and lifeguards. You should be more truthful about what this is when you list it on Hotels.com. I would not have booked it if I knew what it was. I did not stay there when I found out the truth.
4.0
Great location! Living spaces were comfortable!
4.0
Amazing place to staying, relax, make new friends and of course surfing Trestles.
2.0
Bohemian. Great price. Quiet. This is not the Four Seasons. I really enjoyed it because the “room” was like a small apartment. The bed was comfortable. San Clemente State Beach across the street. It’s mixed in with condos on both sides. Street parking. I will come back again. As it was suited to my beach personality.
5.0
Trestles is easy to locate, has sufficient street side parking ,spacious dorms, restroom and kitchen. Restaurants are within walking distance (10-20 minutes).
Storage lockers under the bottom bunks are spacious. Bunkmate showed me how to keep from making a racket with the locker door. Area in back of Trestles looks a bit sketchy, but I had no problems.
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in San Clemente?
The average price for a rental in San Clemente is $260 per night. This rental is $194 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at House of Trestles - Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is House of Trestles - Hostel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at House of Trestles - Hostel?
We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and laundry.
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