Located in the nearest village to Yosemite National Park, just 41 mi drive away from the Yosemite entrance, the Yosemite International Hostel offers beds in dormitories and private rooms with free WiFi. Groveland shops are within 5 minutes’ walk away. Service dogs are subject to the owner's approval. The service animals are permitted only dogs are recognized as service animals under titles II and III of the ADA (the American with Disabilities Act) "We do not allow Emotional Support Animals (ESAs)." Access to a shared bathroom is available in all rooms and suites. Select suites offer a seating area at Yosemite International Hostel. Free coffee and tea are available. The oldest operating saloon in California is 5 minutes' walk away. Pine Mountain Lake is 5 minutes’ drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Tina
United States United States
For the price and the location I thought the hostel was an excellent choice. Therre was a hiking trail right outside the door, 20 minutes to a waterfall swim spot, walking distance to all bars and restaurants in town, and an easy drive into...
Sarah
United States United States
We booked a private room to spend the night in town before an early morning rafting trip. The room was simple but clean and comfortable. There was ample parking and, unlike what I saw in other reviews, I did not have to pay in cash - they charged...
Rachel
United States United States
Low price, convenient location for Yosemite, comfortable bed, cute hostel setup and area, parking available. For the price, it was perfect!
Larisa
United States United States
Great location, clean, has everything that needed and very nice staff.
Nawal
United States United States
We just needed a place to spend the night before going to Yosemite and it was the cheapest in town. Everything was ok clean, we had heaters in each room. Shared bathroom and kitchen. This is by no means a fancy hotel but was good for what we...
Connie
United States United States
The young man at the front counter was very friendly and thorough with informing us of the facilities and procedures. The beds were comfy and the shower was great.
Ignacio
Spain Spain
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great too!
Katie
United States United States
We had an enjoyable stay at the hostel. The worker was friendly and walked us to our room and showed us around the kitchen. The room was very clean and cozy. The beds were so comfy…we slept GOOD! We were grateful to have a kitchen. We had traveled...
Laura
United States United States
Quiet and off the road, very cute house, good price for the area, clean and comfortable
Mansour
France France
Clean personal were very nice good location for visiting Yosemite

Managed by Yosemite Hostel

Company review score: 8.5Based on 480 reviews from 1 property
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Company info

You can rest assured you'll love your stay at our awesome hostel.

Property info

Yosemite International Hostel is a chilled place that welcomes travelers from all over the world. Located in Groveland, California, the main gateway to the Yosemite of National Parks, this little town has a little bit of everything you may need and hidden surprises where you least expect it! We'll tell you when you get here!

Neighborhood info

The Iron door saloon - Oldest bar in California.

Languages Spoken

English,Korean

Area info

Amenities of Yosemite International Hostel

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

House rules

Yosemite International Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 65 years old
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that Service dogs are only allowed upon request and subject to approval.

Guests arriving after 22:00 are advised to contact the property before their stay to arrange the additional fee.

Towels are extra.

Please note that the property cannot guarantee that all guests will be assigned the same room.

The hostel can only honor parties of 8 people maximum. If you have more than 9 people in your party, please contact the hostel, as different policies apply.

Guests may only stay up to 7 nights in a calendar year. Please note that reservations do not have to be for consecutive dates.

The minimum age to stay in dorm rooms is 18 years.

Guests booking from Groveland or Sonora zip codes (95321 or 95370) are not permitted at this property.

Please note that dogs are only allowed subject to owner approval. {The service animals are permitted only dogs are recognized as service animals under titles II and III of the ADA (the American with Disabilities Act),.}

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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