The Berkeley Hostel (a/k/a the Piedmont House) is located just a few blocks from campus, next to a frat house. The location is convenient. The pricing is okay. But I wouldn't choose to stay there again. First, before making the reservation, I asked if they had parking. I was told they did "in front of the building." They even asked... more

Great place--more co-op than hostel, in a house with lots of character. GREAT people, too. Not overbearing but interested and engaging. Wonderful, charming conversations. Huge, bright kitchen. Rooms not crowded. Great location--extremely accessible to downtown but not directly caught up in the bustle. (This might change if school is in session--it's on the outskirts of the university campus.) more

this hostel was a great place to kickback, very laidback, lots of people hanging out from all parts of the world, and lots of great conversations with all sorts of interesting people! berkeley campus was just up the street... only hostel i could find in berkeley, the employees were really friendly, helped me get aquainted with the area, it was... more