Hostel Freehand Los Angeles
416 West 8th Street, Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90014, United States – Great location - show map
The location was great, bed was big and comfortable, design in the room is pretty nice, shower was really nice, good pressure.
RomaniaThe location was nice the room was awesome and it was quiet easy to have a good night rest
United StatesThe facilities of a 5 star hotel with the price of an hostel.
FranceThe location The cleaning of the areas The helpfull of the front desk personal
MexicoThe pool and roof top to your self most mornings. Relaxing environment but good night life
IrelandGreat location, great staff, great pool on the rooftop.
FrancePerfect for what I needed- a well priced overnight stay.
AustraliaAMAZING location, beautiful rooms in a classic hotel.
United StatesThat’s a really great place to stay! Everything u need is around the hotel. The hotel itself is really clean and good looking. The personnel is really nice and friendly! And omg the view from the windows is just WOW!
RussiaThe view from the upper floors as well as from the roof is just amazing!!! Furthermore the location of the hotel is perfect for everyone who wants to explore downtown LA, it’s safe and around it you can find shops, restaurants and supermarkets.
Germany
Freehand Los Angeles
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Alexandra
Romania
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Ana
United States
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Wilhem
France
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Emilia
Mexico
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Ciara
Ireland
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Evelyne
France
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Aileen
Australia
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Roy
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Tamara
Russia
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Valentina
Germany
Stay in the heart of Los Angeles – Great location - show map
Situated 900 yards from LA Live in Downtown Los Angeles, the Freehand Los Angeles boasts a rooftop pool & bar with 360-degree views of the city. Guests can also enjoy a meal at The Exchange Restaurant & take advantage of the complimentary WiFi throughout the property.
Private rooms offer a flat-screen 43" cable TV, a minibar, and a work desk, Many offer city views and seats by the window. Shared rooms offer bunk beds with sheets, a shared en-suite bathroom, and a locker(locks not provided).
The Exchange Restaurant offers Israeli cuisine in a setting that pays homage to the old Owl Pharmacy that used to inhabit the building. The property also boasts the lobby bar, Rudolphs, and Cafe Integral, which offers coffee in the mornings.
You will find a 24-hour front desk, a cash machine, and a gift shop full of local goods at Freehand Los Angeles. There is also a fitness centre and a shared kitchenette with refrigeration storage.
Los Angeles Convention Centre is 5 minutes' drive away, while Pershing Square is 3 minutes' drive away. Microsoft Theater is 1,000 yards from Freehand Los Angeles, while Staples Center is 0.6 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Los Angeles International Airport, 10.6 miles away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.1 for two-person stays.
Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)
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- Guests enjoyed the pool
- Guests spoke highly of the restaurant
- Some guests noted the breakfast could be better
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- Guests appreciated the cleanliness of the room
- Some guests noted that bed and linen were not so clean
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- Some guests said extra charges may be applicable
- Guests appreciated the convenient location
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- Guests enjoyed the food and drinks options nearby
- Guests liked the shopping area
- Guests spoke highly of public transport
See what guests loved the most:
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Alexandra
Romania“The location was great, bed was big and comfortable, design in the room is pretty nice, shower was really nice, good pressure.”
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Ana
United States“The location was nice the room was awesome and it was quiet easy to have a good night rest”
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Wilhem
France“The facilities of a 5 star hotel with the price of an hostel. ”
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Emilia
Mexico“The location The cleaning of the areas The helpfull of the front desk personal”
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Ciara
Ireland“The pool and roof top to your self most mornings. Relaxing environment but good night life ”
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Evelyne
France
“Great location, great staff, great pool on the rooftop.”
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Aileen
Australia“Perfect for what I needed- a well priced overnight stay. ”
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Roy
United States
“AMAZING location, beautiful rooms in a classic hotel.”
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Tamara
Russia“That’s a really great place to stay! Everything u need is around the hotel. The hotel itself is really clean and good looking. The personnel is really nice and friendly! And omg the view from the windows is just WOW! ”
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Valentina
Germany“The view from the upper floors as well as from the roof is just amazing!!! Furthermore the location of the hotel is perfect for everyone who wants to explore downtown LA, it’s safe and around it you can find shops, restaurants and supermarkets. ”
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Orpheum Theatre Los Angeles, California0.2 miles
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The Bloc Los Angeles0.2 miles
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Los Angeles Theatre0.3 miles
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LA Fashion District0.3 miles
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Grammy Museum0.4 miles
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L.A. Live0.5 miles
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Microsoft Theater0.6 miles
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Staples Center0.6 miles
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Restaurant Colori Kitchen0 miles
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Cafe/bar Starbucks0 miles
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Dodger Stadium2.2 miles
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California Science Center2.6 miles
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LA Memorial Coliseum2.8 miles
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Melrose Avenue5.4 miles
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Griffith Observatory5.7 miles
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Capitol Records Building5.7 miles
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Petersen Automotive Museum6.1 miles
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Dolby Theater6.1 miles
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Hollywood Sign7.2 miles
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Universal Studios Hollywood8.4 miles
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Lake Silver Lake5.6 miles
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Lake Hollywood Reservoir8.9 miles
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Mountain Angeles National Forest20 miles
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Sea/ocean Pacific ocean20 miles
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Train 7th St/Metro Center0.3 miles
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Train Pershing Square Station0.4 miles
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Los Angeles International Airport10.9 miles
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Hollywood Burbank Airport12.2 miles
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Long Beach Airport16.9 miles
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Cuisine: Mediterranean, Local, International
Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Rudolph's Bar & Tea
Open for: Dinner, Cocktail hour
Broken Shaker
Cuisine: American, Middle Eastern, Latin American, Grill/BBQ
Café Integral
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch
Facilities of Freehand Los Angeles
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Evening entertainment
- Nightclub/DJ
Food & Drink
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Street parking
Parking options available
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Children television networks
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
General
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Bridal suite
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
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Free! All pools are free of charge
- Open all year
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Swimming pool toys
- Heated pool
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Wellness
- Fitness
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Pool/beach towels
- Fitness centre
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
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RetrySustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel
Sustainable initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel:
- The property makes efforts to reduce their food wastage
- Water-efficient toilets
- Water-efficient showers
- Option to opt-out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Most food provided at the property is locally sourced
- Most lighting throughout property uses energy-efficient LED bulbs
- Key card or motion-controlled electricity
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 13 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
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Extra bed upon request
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US$25 per person, per night |
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
There is no capacity for cots at this property.
The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Freehand Los Angeles accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note: For bookings of 8 rooms or more the property requires full payment upfront.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Rudolph's Bar & Tea is closed from Wed 03 Feb 2021 until Fri 31 Dec 2021
Café Integral is closed from Wed 03 Feb 2021 until Fri 31 Dec 2021
FAQs about Freehand Los Angeles
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Freehand Los Angeles has 4 restaurants:
- Café Integral
- Rudolph's Bar & Tea
- Broken Shaker
- The Exchange
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Freehand Los Angeles offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Fitness centre
- Evening entertainment
- Happy hour
- Nightclub/DJ
- Fitness
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Check-in at Freehand Los Angeles is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Freehand Los Angeles by:
- Car 45min
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Freehand Los Angeles is 0.9 miles from the centre of Los Angeles.
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The prices at Freehand Los Angeles may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Freehand Los Angeles (subject to availability):
- Street parking
