The largest all purpose-built hostel in the United States with affordable dormitory accommodations, HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel presents itself as your perfect headquarters for seeing all that the Los Angeles area has to offer. It is just steps to the beaches of Santa Monica, Malibu and Venice, not to mention the Third Street Promenade with hundreds 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 star's 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Los Angeles
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See what guests loved the most:

  • C
    Christine
    United States of America United States of America
    Friendly, helpful staff and great atmosphere. Happily surprised that breakfast was included. Met lots of interesting people and enjoyed the public spaces. First time in a hostel and would definitely consider again. Location has super-close access...
  • Alar
    Finland Finland
    Location, room, staff, people, value for the money etc.
  • Vincent
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Friendly staff and clean environment Also providing events for new comers Definitely a great place for people wishing to to know more about different cultures

Area info

Amenities of HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Garden
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Activities
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Beach
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

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 accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover JCB Diners Club American Express HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note: Upon check-in all guests are required to present a valid passport. Children under the age of 13 are unable to be accommodated in shared dormitories. Children between the ages of 13 to 18 are unable to be accommodated in shared dormitories unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Please note: 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. If you have 10 or more guests in your booking, please contact the hostel as different policies apply. All residents outside of LA county are welcome to stay with us.

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.

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

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel

  • HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Beach

  • The nearest beach is 800 feet from HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel is 14.3 miles from the center of Los Angeles. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.