Name: HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
Address: 1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90401, United States, 1436 2nd Street, California, CA 90401, US
Rating: 8.8

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

–Excellent location – show map

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Property highlights

Free Wifi

Internet

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible, Raised toilet, Toilet with grab rails, Upper floors accessible by elevator

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About this property

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel is your perfect headquarters for seeing all that the Los Angeles area has to offer. The largest purpose-built hostel in the United States, the hostel offers affordable dormitory and private room accommodations. It is just steps to the beaches of Santa Monica and offers easy access to Malibu and Venice. Right outside your door, the Third Street Promenade offers dozens of shops, theaters, galleries, eateries, and pubs. HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel is central to all Los Angeles bus lines, offering easy access to city tours, movie stars’ homes, shopping, Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure, Universal Studios, Hollywood, Magic Mountain, Knott's Berry Farm, and the world-class Getty Center Museum and the Getty Villa Museum, which overlooks the Pacific Ocean. HI Los Angeles Santa Monica hostel guests have access to a fully stocked guest kitchen, dining room, lounge, and quiet workspace, as well as a private interior courtyard for relaxing on sunny days. Reservations from guests residing in Los Angeles County are subject to approval by Management. Please contact the property to confirm the availability of accessible rooms before booking.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Room Type	Number of guests
Private Queen Room Ensuite 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed
Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory 1 bunk bed
Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory 1 bunk bed
Bed in All-Gender 10-Bed Dormitory Ensuite 1 bunk bed
Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory Ensuite 1 bunk bed
Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory 1 bunk bed
Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory 1 bunk bed
Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory 1 bunk bed
Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory 1 bunk bed
Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory Ensuite 1 bunk bed
Private Twin Room 2 twin beds
Private Double Room 1 full bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Gémaël

France

“A lot of events are organized for travelers to meet. The staff is very helpful and friendly. And the facility is clean.”

Cheryl

United States

“Great location and great staff, walking is a 10 to w writhing around. The beach, restaurants, shopping and bars are in very close proximity to this wonderful place”

Nir

Israel

“Great location, helpful and friendly staff (really appreciate you). Expensive in a vacuum, cheap compared to hotels in the area. Large kitchen with several stations and decent storage space. Several seating and hangout places both inside and...”

Catalina

Japan

“Building was modern and clean. The staff was friendly and helpful!! I really enjoyed their recommendations. I think the food options for breakfast were decent (though I didn't eat any) and the location is perfect! A quick walk to the beach!! I...”

Teja

Denmark

“Great location, safe, clean, you can cook in the kitchen. We were 2 girls and felt safe. Great location. They even give you towels.”

Altenbaumer

United States

“Everything was clean, comfy, and the staff was friendly.”

Caio

Brazil

“My second time there. Rooms and bathrooms are clean and the staff is very friendly. The location is the best in Santa Monica”

Ocean

United States

“the kitchen is a bargain their should be free drinking water and akaline”

Fernanda

Brazil

“The best hostel I’ve ever been. All is new and very clean, and decoration is so cozy. Even shared bathroom it is very clean, there’s floor towel at the bathroom, liquid soap disposal, hairdryer. The staff are very polite and helpful. Hostel is...”

Jilliane

Philippines

“It's a very high-end hostel because of the number of facilities they have. They also have different organized activities you can join each day. On my last night, it was a movie night. The hostel is well maintained and with very approachable staff....”

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House rules

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

Check-out

Until 11:00 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.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.

Cards accepted at this property

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Children under the age of 13 are unable to be accommodated in shared dormitories. Children between 13 and 18 years are unable to be accommodated in shared dormitories unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Hostel guests may stay for 14 consecutive nights or an accumulative total of 14 nights during each calendar year. At the end of the 14 nights, guests may not return until the following calendar year. No extensions will be granted.

Hostel can only honor online bookings of 9 guests maximum.

For bookings of 10 guests or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that US guests need to provide a state issued driver’s license or ID, while foreign guests must present a valid foreign passport or a driver’s license or ID.

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.