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HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel
1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90401, United States – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.6/10! (score from 3956 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Included breakfast, short walk to the pier and helpful staff

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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. 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Garden
- Air conditioning
- Lift
- Heating

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Australia
“Included breakfast, short walk to the pier and helpful staff” - Jasmin
New Zealand
“Was super clean and tidy. Great common area downstairs with outside area. Had a great stay here!” - Francesca_walton
United Kingdom
“I was impressed at how well and smoothly a hostel of this size was managed. Bed was clean and comfy. Everything was spotlessly clean and the free breakfast of cereal, toast, juice and fruit was very much appreciated. Excellent location, just 5...”
Property surroundings
Facilities of HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Garden
- Air conditioning
- Lift
- Heating
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Toilet
- Shower
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Socket near the bed
- Stand-up comedy
- Beach
- HikingOff-site
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Luggage storageAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Lift
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Higher level toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- English
- Spanish
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.
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
Cots and extra beds are not 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.
HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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.
When booking 10 rooms/beds or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply
All the residents outside of LA county are welcome to stay with us.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
FAQs about HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel
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Check-in at HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The prices at HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel 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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HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel is 14.3 miles from the centre of Los Angeles. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The nearest beach is just 250 yards from HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Stand-up comedy
- Beach