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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.

P
Pai Ling
From
Taiwan
This place is kept very clean. For its price, the breakfast is sufficient. But compared to Samesun Hollywood that I stayed, the coffee truly needs improvement. The hot chocolate is good but it's gone quite fast without being resupplied in time. There are some homeless people by the beach but in general harmless and there are police patrol vehicles around.
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.

C
Celine
From
Netherlands
Bed was so comfortable with two thick pillows, you also get a big towel. Staff were friendly and helpful. Hostel looked amazing, big kitchen with everything you need and really nice spaces to chill near a fireplace. But most of all it was CLEAN! Always saw someone cleaning something, even at 9pm. Location very convenient, I just personally didn’t really like Santa Monica.
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.

C
Carmelina
From
Italy
It exceeded our expectations. Best hostel ever, super clean and we super comfy beds.
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.

A
Artur Olencewicz
From
Poland
Very good hostel! Clean and tidy. The staff is polite.I have been a guest there twice and I will come back again.Artur
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.

H
Helen
From
Singapore
The property is a beautiful old house a few hundred metres from the Hollywood Walk of fame but quiet and suburban. The staff were friendly and helpful, they have laundry for an additional charge, you can use the kitchen for your meals and there is an outdoor patio to enjoy them. It was lovely and quiet.
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.

A
Amy
From
United Kingdom
I stayed in this hostel when it was named the walk of Fame hostile back in 2017 and I was really impressed because you do have lockers that will fit a small suitcase even an expanding one plus extra height on there. They’ve added curtains around the bed for extra privacy, which I think is a fantastic thing and both genders have their own floor for bathroom and shower facilities. I don’t remember the changing room in my room before but it was a different room. I was in room 29 originally which didn’t have it but the lockers were kind of in a separate part of the room to the beds so I think each room has its own layout. I like the shelf and the light for the bed with the charge ports which were really handy and the only thing I disliked was the stairs going up and down - which are not the most user-friendly if you’ve got heavy luggage. However the pros so much outweigh the cons this is a minor inconvenience. The staff are absolutely fantastic and the location is a*. I would definitely stay here again.
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.

P
Pina Dibenedetto
From
Italy
Friendly and relaced atmosphere, great pancakes for breakfast, nice rooms and facilities. All clean and tidy
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 875 reviews
Price from
US$120.18
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
Geison
From
Colombia
I liked the place, the receptionist Cielo, she helped me a lot with everything I needed, interacting with other people from other countries was the best, the place was very clean, good atmosphere, I would definitely come back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
Passable - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews
Price from
US$43.20
1 night, 2 adults

Van Nuys Homes for the Soul

Los Angeles (Near Santa Monica)

Van Nuys Homes for the Soul is located in Los Angeles, 12 km from Universal Studios Hollywood and 13 km from Getty Center.

O
OUAICHA
From
France
I really enjoyed my one week stay here.The place was cozy, clean,and confortable,I felt very welcome .Thaink you to the host for the kindness and hospitality. I would be happy to come back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Passable - What previous guests thought, 314 reviews
Price from
US$42.93
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.