Name: Freehand Los Angeles
Address: 416 West 8th Street, Downtown LA, Los Angeles, CA 90014, United States of America, 416 West 8th Street, California, CA 90014, USA
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $50 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.3

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

Hostel Freehand Los Angeles

416 West 8th Street, Downtown LA, Los Angeles, CA 90014, United States of America – Great location - show map

Great property and location. The rooftop views are incredible. Hotel staff is super friendly and easy going.

Liquid

United States of America

Love the vibe of the building - very artistic and cultured!

Cherry

United States of America

Wonderful place like a hotel place but made into a quite hostel basically hotel/hostel.

Brayan

United States of America

Absolutely loved this hotel. It was very clean and cozy. I loved how the hotel was designed. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. I even ordered the same pillows for my own home.

O'neal

United States of America

Our room was very nice and clean. I liked the hand soap and cream ,smelled so good.

Maria

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.

Jessie

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

Jocelyn

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 :)

Dalyce

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.

Aixa

United States of America

It's covid so no breakfast. Staff were great, rooftop was awesome. Place was clean

Donna

United States of America

8.8

Great location!

What guests loved the most:
“Great property and location. The rooftop views are incredible. Hotel staff is super friendly and easy going.”

Liquid United States of America
“Love the vibe of the building - very artistic and cultured!”

Cherry United States of America
“Wonderful place like a hotel place but made into a quite hostel basically hotel/hostel.”

Brayan United States of America
“Absolutely loved this hotel. It was very clean and cozy. I loved how the hotel was designed. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. I even ordered the same pillows for my own home.”

O'neal United States of America
“Our room was very nice and clean. I liked the hand soap and cream ,smelled so good.”

Maria 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.”

Jessie 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”

Jocelyn 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!”

Dalyce 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.”

Aixa United States of America
“It's covid so no breakfast. Staff were great, rooftop was awesome. Place was clean”

Donna United States of America

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 and a fitness center.

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 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Freehand Los Angeles has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jan 13, 2017
Hotel chain/brand: Generator Hostels

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool

Free WiFi

Family rooms

Non-smoking rooms

Pet friendly

Bar

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.1 for two-person stays.

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

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Max adults: 1	Bed in Quad 1 twin bed
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Max adults: 1	Bed in Female Quad 1 twin bed
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Max adults: 1	Bed in Six-Bedroom 1 twin bed
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Max adults: 1	Bed in Eight-Bedroom 1 twin bed
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Max adults: 4. Max children: 3	Private Quad 4 twin beds
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Max adults: 6. Max children: 4	Private Six-Bedroom 6 twin beds
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Max adults: 8. Max children: 4	Private Eight-Bedroom 8 twin beds
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Superior King City View 1 king bed
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Superior King Skyline View 1 king bed
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Deluxe King Corner Studio 1 king bed
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Corner King Studio 1 king bed
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Deluxe King Room 1 king bed
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Cozy King 1 king bed
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Max adults: 4. Max children: 3	Private Female Quad 4 twin beds
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About Freehand Los Angeles

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Is the pool and gym open during covid? Is the pool heated?

Pool is now open. Pool is heated

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Are you still having 8 guests in a room during Covid or how does that work? Are the pool and gym open as well?

Hello! We are closely watching for new updates per COVID-19 and have closed our fitness center until further notice. Rooftop bar and pool is open!

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Is there a place I can lock up my belongings? Eg my entire suitcase? How much / where / what is the system? My flight is late at night could I keep the locker until then after check out?

Rooms are fit with a locker per bed. You can also store your bags with front desk until the end of the day free of charge

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Asked about: Bed in Six-Bedroom
I’m unclear- is this a private or shared room?

This is a shared super eight meaning you will be sharing with seven other guest

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Asked about: Bed in Eight-Bedroom
hello, do u have shuttle buses to Disneyland?

Thank you for reaching out! We don't offer shuttle service.

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Need a smoking room

unfortunately we are a non smoking facility but you can feel free and head on to the rooftop

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Asked about: Superior King Skyline View
Hello, Due to Covid, are you receiving guests from international flights? Are any specific measures applied to their stay at you hotel? We will be staying from the 22nd till the 26th of April 2021. Thank you.

Hello, yes we do accept international travel. We just require you to wear a mask in all public areas of the hotel

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Are pools open during 4/19 and 4/20?

Yes, they will be open, provided the weather is fair.

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Asked about: Superior King City View
Hello can I ask if there is a lockdown these days in LA or in California ? Thanks.

Hello, currently no lockdown. Certain restrictions have lifted include 25% indoor and outdoor dining

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Arriving February 19 to the 22. is the pool open, and heated?

Yes, the pool will be open and heated. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we only allow 10 guests at any one time in the pool. Though hotel guests have priority access, it's first come, first serve. Let us know if you have any other questions.

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You think this is smart during covid to have to share a room with 8 other individuals? How is this even a safety measure??

We allow 50% occupancy in our shared rooms as a safety measure due to Covid-19.

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Asked about: Bed in Eight-Bedroom
Will it just be the 5 of us, or could they’re be another 6th person in the room with us?

Since you booked a private six it will only be your group in there.

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Asked about: Private Six-Bedroom
is universal studios near to hotel

Hello, Universal Studios is not near our hotel, but there is a Metro stop very close by. From there, you can ride the Red Line towards North Hollywood and get off at the Universal City/Studio City stop to reach the park.

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Hours for the pool

Hello, Please visit broken shaker web site for more information.

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Hi, how would I book a private room for a couple?

Hello, Thank you for reaching out! All of our private rooms are listed with a King-size bed. They are available on our web site.

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Asked about: Cozy King
I have 6 guest does this mean I’m sharing with others I don’t know?

Hello, Thank you for reaching out! If you book a bed in a shared private 6 room, you will be sharing the room with 5 other guests.

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Asked about: Private Six-Bedroom
Hello. How does this work if sharing with other of your guests/my strangers? Can I pick which bunk bed I get to sleep in? Preferably I would like the bottom and will be bringing my own PPE equipment. But what about the other strangers? Can I get a discount if I have had my COVID vaccine? Thanks.

Hello, Our hostel rooms are shared between a variety of guests. Bunks are randomly assigned, but we will do our best to accommodate your request for a bottom bunk. We do not provide discounts to vaccinated guests.

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Are meals available at the hotel, breakfast more so? Thanks.

Thank you for reaching out. As of now, our eating areas are closed due to COVID-19 closures. We hope to reopen our Cafe and Restaurant on 7/1.

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Asked about: Corner King Studio
Hello, We are coming to LAX from Beirut with Qatar Airways (through Doha). We will land on the 22nd of April and we want to see if you can host us from the 22nd to the 26th of April at our hotel and if what conditions will apply for us. We are definitely having a PCR test before leaving Beirut.

Hi, yes we have availability on those dates.

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Do these all have air conditioning?

Hi there, Our hotel does have Air Conditioning.

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4 reasons to choose Freehand Los Angeles

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They speak 2 languages

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Area Info *

What's nearby

Orpheum Theatre Los Angeles, California

0.2 miles
The Bloc Los Angeles

0.2 miles
Los Angeles Theatre

0.3 miles
LA Fashion District

0.3 miles
Grammy Museum

0.4 miles
L.A. Live

0.5 miles
Microsoft Theater

0.6 miles
Staples Center

0.6 miles

Restaurants & cafes

Restaurant Colori Kitchen

0 miles
Cafe/Bar Starbucks

0 miles

Top attractions

Dodger Stadium

2.2 miles
California Science Center

2.6 miles
LA Memorial Coliseum

2.8 miles
Melrose Avenue

5.4 miles
Griffith Observatory

5.7 miles
Capitol Records Building

5.7 miles
Petersen Automotive Museum

6.1 miles
Dolby Theater

6.1 miles
Hollywood Sign

7.2 miles
Universal Studios Hollywood

8.4 miles

Natural Beauty

Lake Silver Lake

5.6 miles
Lake Hollywood Reservoir

8.9 miles
Mountain Angeles National Forest

20 miles
Ocean/Sea Pacific ocean

20 miles

Public transit

Train 7th St/Metro Center

0.3 miles
Train Pershing Square Station

0.4 miles

Closest Airports

Los Angeles International Airport

10.9 miles
Hollywood Burbank Airport

12.2 miles
Long Beach Airport

16.9 miles

How to get to Freehand Los Angeles from Los Angeles International Airport

Car

* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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4 Restaurants On Site

The Exchange

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

Sustainability initiatives

This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Freehand Los Angeles takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

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.

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

12+ years

Extra bed by request

$25 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs 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 apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Freehand Los Angeles accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note: There is a USD 50 deposit per day for incidentals and is fully refundable for the individual beds and USD 150 deposit per day for private rooms.

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 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.

Rudolph's Bar & Tea: Closed from Wed, Feb 03, 2021 until Fri, Dec 31, 2021

Café Integral: Closed from Wed, Feb 03, 2021 until Fri, Dec 31, 2021

Freehand Los Angeles has 4 restaurants:
- Broken Shaker
- Café Integral
- Rudolph's Bar & Tea
- The Exchange
Freehand Los Angeles is 0.9 miles from the center of Los Angeles.
Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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.
From the nearest airport, you can get to Freehand Los Angeles by:
- Car 45min
The following parking options are available to guests staying at Freehand Los Angeles (subject to availability):
- Street parking
Freehand Los Angeles offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Evening entertainment
- Happy hour
- Nightclub/DJ
- Fitness
Check-in at Freehand Los Angeles is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

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