Hostel Freehand Los Angeles
416 West 8th Street, Downtown LA, Los Angeles, CA 90014, United States of America – Great location - show map
Our room was very nice and clean. I liked the hand soap and cream ,smelled so good.
United States of AmericaOur room was lovely, we loved the mood and decorations in the place. I had a nice desk area to work and the bathroom shower was awesome! Bed was very comfortable. We traveled with our pet and we where in the pet friendly floor. . The roof was super cool 😎, the place was super clean. We really enjoyed our stay there.
United States of AmericaStayed at the hotel and it was great because I booked a bed in one of the rooms with the bunkbeds, and i was surprise to find out that I had whole room to myself for the whole visit there
United States of AmericaI liked the location and nearby street parking options. The shared hostel room was very comfortable, and a vintage elevator that makes this property, wheelchair accessible too! I really liked the roof access and how nice the lobby was for working on my laptop :)
United States of AmericaLocation was excellent, near restaurants, coffee shops, and walking distance to places of interest! The hotel's staff was friendly and very helpful. Rooms were very nice and clean. Would stay here again.
United States of AmericaIt's covid so no breakfast. Staff were great, rooftop was awesome. Place was clean
United States of AmericaThe location was beautiful and i love owls it was owl art everywhere.
United States of AmericaRoom was nice, rooftop bar was amaing (tough it required prior reservation)
United States of AmericaI like to sign in this the kindness of the staff and that's it
United States of AmericaI really enjoy staying here. Huge comfortable rooms. Easy access and right downtown. Only a couple of blocks from my office.
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Freehand Los Angeles
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Stay in the heart of Los Angeles – Great location - show map
Located 2,650 feet from LA Live in Downtown Los Angeles, the Freehand Los Angeles features 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 mini-bar, and a work desk, Many offer city views and seats by the window. Shared rooms offer bunk beds with sheets, a shared private 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 features 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 center and a shared kitchenette with refrigeration storage.
Los Angeles Convention Center is 5 minutes' drive away, while Pershing Square is 3 minutes' drive away. Microsoft Theater is 2,950 feet from Freehand Los Angeles, while Staples Center is 0.6 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Los Angeles International Airport, 11 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.0 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)
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See what guests loved the most:
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Maria
United States of America“Our room was very nice and clean. I liked the hand soap and cream ,smelled so good.”
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Jessie
United States of America
“Our room was lovely, we loved the mood and decorations in the place. I had a nice desk area to work and the bathroom shower was awesome! Bed was very comfortable. We traveled with our pet and we where in the pet friendly floor. . The roof was super cool 😎, the place was super clean. We really enjoyed our stay there.” Read more
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Jocelyn
United States of America
“Stayed at the hotel and it was great because I booked a bed in one of the rooms with the bunkbeds, and i was surprise to find out that I had whole room to myself for the whole visit there”
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Dalyce
United States of America
“I liked the location and nearby street parking options. The shared hostel room was very comfortable, and a vintage elevator that makes this property, wheelchair accessible too! I really liked the roof access and how nice the lobby was for working on my laptop :)” Read more
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Aixa
United States of America
“Location was excellent, near restaurants, coffee shops, and walking distance to places of interest! The hotel's staff was friendly and very helpful. Rooms were very nice and clean. Would stay here again.”
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Donna
United States of America
“It's covid so no breakfast. Staff were great, rooftop was awesome. Place was clean”
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Tamiko
United States of America
“The location was beautiful and i love owls it was owl art everywhere.”
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Filip
United States of America
“Room was nice, rooftop bar was amaing (tough it required prior reservation)”
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Charlie
United States of America
“I like to sign in this the kindness of the staff and that's it”
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Corey
United States of America
“I really enjoy staying here. Huge comfortable rooms. Easy access and right downtown. Only a couple of blocks from my office. ”
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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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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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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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Food: Mediterranean, Local, International
Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Rudolph's Bar & Tea
Open for: Dinner, Cocktail hour
Broken Shaker
Food: American, Middle Eastern, Latin American, Grill/BBQ
Café Integral
Food: American, Latin American
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch
Amenities of Freehand Los Angeles
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Live music/Performance
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Temporary art galleries
- Evening entertainment
- Nightclub/DJ
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Street parking
Parking options available
Front Desk Services
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Ticket service
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning 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
- Smoke-free property
- Shops (on site)
- Heating
- Gift shop
- Elevator
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
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
Spa
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Pool/Beach towels
- Fitness center
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.
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
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.
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.
FAQs about Freehand Los Angeles
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The prices at Freehand Los Angeles may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Freehand Los Angeles (subject to availability):
- Street parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Freehand Los Angeles has 4 restaurants:
- The Exchange
- Rudolph's Bar & Tea
- Broken Shaker
- Café Integral
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Freehand Los Angeles offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Evening entertainment
- Walking tours
- Yoga classes
- Live music/Performance
- Nightclub/DJ
- Happy hour
- Temporary art galleries
- Bike tours
- Fitness
- Tour or class about local culture
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Freehand Los Angeles by:
- Car 45min
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Check-in at Freehand Los Angeles is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Freehand Los Angeles is 0.9 miles from the center of Los Angeles.
