California Hostel

Adults-only hostel near Ski Dubai

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Reception
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Gym
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Check out the area

Map
Capitol Tower, 16th Floor, Barsha Heights, Dubai, Dubai
  • Popular LocationSki Dubai6 min drive
  • Popular LocationMall of the Emirates6 min drive
  • Popular LocationWild Wadi Water Park8 min drive
  • AirportDubai (DXB-Dubai Intl.)23 min drive

Room options

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Dubai

Barsha Heights stay.Your stay at this Barsha Heights hostel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Ski Dubai and Mall of the Emirates. Wild Wadi Water Park is within 6 miles (10 km) and Dubai Autodrome is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Ski Dubai - 6 min drive
  • Mall of the Emirates - 6 min drive
  • Wild Wadi Water Park - 8 min drive
  • Burj Al Arab - 9 min drive
  • Marina Beach - 11 min drive

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
  • The Cascade - 14 min walk
  • Belgian Café TECOM - 4 min walk
  • Broccoli - 9 min walk

About this property

California Hostel

Adults-only hostel near Ski Dubai
As a guest of California Hostel, you'll find a fitness center, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The front desk is open around the clock. Parking is available for a fee.

This Dubai hostel is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
California Hostel offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and shared/communal kitchens. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AED 25 per person

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Pool

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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

  • No pets 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10 PM.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at California Hostel.

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

How close is California Hostel to the airport?

California Hostel is 23.9 mi (30-min drive) away from the Al Maktoum Intl. Airport (DWC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does California Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at California Hostel.

How close is California Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 4.4 mi (11-min drive) from Marina Beach and 4.3 mi (11-min drive) from Al Sufouh Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does California Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at California Hostel, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of AED 25 per person. It's available every day from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at California Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at California Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at California Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for AED 25 per day.

Does California Hostel have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 10 PM.

Does California Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is California Hostel to downtown Dubai?

California Hostel is 14 mi away from Dubai.

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" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

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

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