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The 10 Best Hostels in Los Angeles, USA

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Boasting a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Burlington Hostel is situated in Los Angeles, 2 km from Staples Center. The property is around 1.9 km from Microsoft Theater, 4.2 km from California Science Center and 4.5 km from Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are available.

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9.5
Exceptional
6 reviews

Situated in Los Angeles, less than 1 km from LA Memorial Coliseum, Dacha features accommodation with free bikes, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 1.3 km from California Science Center, 1.6 km from Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and 5.4 km from Staples Center. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free shuttle service for guests.

The hostel provides a laundry service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Dacha can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area.

Extremely clean facilities. Toiletries provided. Fantastic manager who was extremely accommodating (allowed me to keep bags in room for the entire day post check out + use shower free of charge). Access to the 81 bus to downtown central market was extremely convenient - 50m walk from hostel.

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9.1
Superb
10 reviews

Located in Los Angeles, 300 metres from Venice Beach, Ocean Front Vortex Female Hostel private rooms Free bikes provides accommodation with free bikes, private parking and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and an ATM, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Every room is fitted with a patio.

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9.6
Exceptional
22 reviews

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.

Melrose Avenue is 2.3 km from the hostel, while Universal Studios Hollywood is 3.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Hollywood Burbank Airport, 11 km from the property. The Hollywood Walk of Fame is 4 minutes' walk from the property.

Historical building with a great atmosphere. The staff was very kind and helpful, they allowed me to check-in early Conveniently located in the center of Hollywood. Although the most famous boulevard is at the doorstep, there was no noise during the day and in the evening.

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8.5
Very good
1,157 reviews

The largest all purpose-built hostel in the United States with affordable dormitory accommodation, HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel presents itself as your perfect headquarters for seeing all that the Los Angeles area has to offer.

The location is awesome, everything is so organized, they even serve breakfast!!

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8.5
Very good
3,354 reviews

All guest rooms in the hostel are equipped with a coffee machine. With a shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at The California - Hollywood also have free WiFi. At the accommodation all rooms include bed linen and towels.

Very good location, people in there was very friendly and the hosts we're always willing to hep you out with whatever you might need during the stay. Great peace to stay, definitely coming back.

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8.2
Very good
397 reviews

Set in Los Angeles and within 4.4 km of Capitol Records Building, The Steady has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is located 5.8 km from Dolby Theater, 6.1 km from Hollywood Bowl and 6.4 km from Griffith Observatory. The accommodation offers an ATM and luggage storage space for guests.

Staples Center is 6.5 km from the hostel, while Microsoft Theater is 6.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Hollywood Burbank Airport, 15 km from The Steady.

Amazing atmosphere, met lots of friendly people from around the world. Great location. Comfy beds, clean facilities.

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8.1
Very good
615 reviews

Melrose Hostel is set in Los Angeles, 2.7 km from Melrose Avenue and 2.8 km from Capitol Records Building. All rooms offer air-conditioning.

Melrose Hostel features free WiFi throughout the property. A TV with Netflix and Amazon prime is also included. Guests can utilise the hairdryers and hair curlers on-site.

Great location, walking distance to Hollywood attractions and great fast food. Friendly helpful staff funky and homely Interior, clean and good facilities. Best hostel in LA and great value for money. Would come again :)

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8.4
Very good
294 reviews

Banana Bungalow West Hollywood Hotel & Hostel is set in Los Angeles, 2.1 km from Los Angeles County Museum Of Art / LACMA. A complimentary breakfast is available every day, and coffee & tea is available for 24 hours at the property.

The location is very good, there is a nice vintage market on Sundays right in front of the hotel. The staff is very friendly. They let me store my bag and hang out in the lobby after I checked out. Wi-Fi was good as well.

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7
Good
1,467 reviews

Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel in Los Angeles has a garden and a shared lounge. The property is around 700 metres from Capitol Records Building and 1.9 km from Hollywood Walk of Fame. Dolby Theater is 1.9 km away.

The hostel is amazing! The workers and the people so nice. The rooms are like houses. The location perfect! They have activities and everything very clean! Thanks a lot!!

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7.6
Good
1,708 reviews

Hostels. What are they?

Way more than just a cheap place to sleep, hostels are a social way to travel and meet like-minded people. Common areas like shared kitchens or games rooms are great ways to swap tips, tricks and travel stories with backpackers from all over the world.

Hostels have come a long, long way since the first youth hostel opened in 1912. From budget 'crash-pads' to five-star 'poshtels', today, hostels are for everybody, so whether you'd prefer a bed in a shared dorm or your own private room, you'll find most hostels are cheaper than a local hotel and far more fun.

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