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Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel

Los Angeles (Near Santa Monica)

Situated on the famous Venice Beach Boardwalk, this hostel in Los Angeles is within walking distance from Muscle Beach. Guest rooms offer shared bathroom facilities and views of the area.

g
gil
From
Israel
I found the entire experience to be superb
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,873 reviews
Price from
US$86
1 night, 2 adults

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

Los Angeles (Near Santa Monica)

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel is your perfect headquarters for seeing all that the Los Angeles area has to offer.

I
ILIAS
From
Greece
The central location, the bathroom facilities
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 5,325 reviews
Price from
US$131
1 night, 2 adults

Culver City Hostel

Los Angeles (Near Santa Monica)

Boasting a terrace, Culver City Hostel is set in Los Angeles in the California region, 7.6 km from Venice Beach Boardwalk and 8.3 km from Petersen Automotive Museum.

B
Ben
From
Australia
Private room, friendly staff, helpful with special requests.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 416 reviews
Price from
US$98
1 night, 2 adults

VWM Hostel

Los Angeles (Near Santa Monica)

Set in Los Angeles and with La Memorial Coliseum reachable within 3.9 km, VWM Hostel offers free bikes, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

B
Büşra
From
Turkey
Great location, parking lot, very kind and helpful host
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews
Price from
US$65
1 night, 2 adults

Sofi LAX Clippers Stay

Inglewood (Near Santa Monica)

Set in Inglewood, 4.1 km from SoFi Stadium, Sofi LAX Clippers Stay offers accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a casino.

C
Cesar Eduardo
From
Austria
I liked that the personal answered fast and I could do the check-in without problems, the location is close to the airport and metro. The place was super clean!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
Price from
US$144
1 night, 2 adults

Orange Drive Hostel

Los Angeles (Near Santa Monica)

Located within 4 minutes' walk from Dolby Theater, Orange Drive Hostel offers free WiFi . Entertainment venue the Hollywood Bowl is 1 km away, while Capitol Records is 1.4 km away.

R
Rachael
From
Austria
This is the first time I have stayed in a shared room at a hostel, so I was a little hesitant before arriving. However, I was incredibly impressed with the hostel, especially as I booked last minute. The rooms and corridors were all exceptionally clean, and there were many bathrooms so you never had to wait to access one, despite a large number of guests. I get cold very easily, but was provided with warm bedding which meant I never required extra, and the other guests and staff were all pleasant. Event though the hostel is located close to Hollywood Boulevard, it is very quiet after about 9:00 pm, which was perfect as I had some very early rises. The hostel is brilliantly located close to major metro lines, which made it very easy to travel around the city. Overall, I was very pleased with my stay! I would not hesitate to return.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,964 reviews
Price from
US$90
1 night, 2 adults

Samesun Hollywood Hotel & Hostel

Los Angeles (Near Santa Monica)

Located on Hollywood Boulevard’s Walk of Fame, Samesun Hollywood offers accommodation with free WiFi and a 24-hour reception. Guests have access to a shared kitchen and free continental breakfast.

D
David
From
Ireland
Very helpful and friendly staff. Great breakfast, good location. Secure lockers.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,333 reviews
Price from
US$70.92
1 night, 2 adults

ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

Hermosa Beach (Near Santa Monica)

Less than 1 block away from Hermosa Beach, ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX offers mixed dormitory accommodation with free WiFi.

i
ieva
From
Lithuania
Amazing location, could see ocean and beach from the room. On the pier. Staff really nice and friendly. Breakfast options were nice (toast with jam/peanut butter, eggs, pancakes, coffee) In reception they have earplugs and sunscreen left by previous tenants in case you run out of yours.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 873 reviews
Price from
US$120.18
1 night, 2 adults

Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

Los Angeles (Near Santa Monica)

Ideally set in the South Los Angeles district of Los Angeles, Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel is set 800 metres from La Memorial Coliseum, 1.3 km from California Science Center and 1.6 km from...

D
David
From
Spain
The assistance personnel are the best. I was missing hangers for the clothes and got them very fast. The location is fairly close to downtown even by bus.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
US$85
1 night, 2 adults

Los Angeles Cozy Vibe

Los Angeles (Near Santa Monica)

Well set in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Cozy Vibe is located 3 km from Capitol Records Building, 5.1 km from Dolby Theater and 5.5 km from Griffith Observatory.

G
Ganzorig
From
United States
It was very easy to check in and everything is within walking distance. House managers are kind and hard-working, just ask them if you need anything.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
Passable - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews
Price from
US$43.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.