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 HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel

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1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90401, United States of America – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 2733 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.5
Very Good
2,739 reviews

HI never disappoints. Best location, right in Santa Monica downtown and just a 2 minutes walk to the Pier/beach. Common areas were great, especially the kitchen which is HUGE. Spacious bedroom and bathroom. Very clean and quiet.

Lara United States of America

Excellent location Great staff, and vibes. Big Kitchen and very well equiped. Lot of common spaces. Great WIFI speed, 230 Mbps. I've been working from there for 3 days. Just bring some noise cancelling headphones if you'll be at the lobby because you can hear the elevator engine every time is used.

Sebacampos Paraguay

Great location in central Santa Monica. Clean facilities, nice staff, everything seemed well organized and well run.

Lauren United States of America

All the facilities, break rooms, patio. Rooms were quiet and I like that shearing bathroom and showers were inside the rooms. Using cards to enter to the hostel and rooms is a good way to feel safe in the stay. Love it

Silvia United States of America

I didn't know what to expect having to share the room with 7 other females but it was nice. Everyone was nice and respectful of other guests. They kept the bathrooms nice, and there was enough stalls and showers to not have to wait.

Shatuanda United States of America

I like the ace it provides a lot and even television to watch.

Tony United States of America

I like everything,rooms were not packed, max 4 people were staying, there was a huge kitchen. Abd comfy.

Aydan Azerbaijan

the location is the best of the best. cant be better. people were ok.

Eren Turkey

Location was great! I was a 2 minute walk to the famous Santa Monica Pier. It was a very central location. It was my first solo trip, so I was scared - however everyone in my dorm was so friendly. It was super clean and spacious, Would recommend to friends, if they are looking to book a southern California trip. I really appreciate being able to do laundry.

Rosemary Canada

Amazing hotel! The staff was super helpful, the internet is great and they have a huge kitchen along with plenty of loudspaces to hang out and. A bunch of people were working from the hostel. It is literally a few blocks from the beach with plenty of stores nearby

R United States of America
8.5
Very Good
2,739 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “HI never disappoints. Best location, right in Santa Monica downtown and just a 2 minutes walk to the Pier/beach. Common areas were great, especially the kitchen which is HUGE.”
    Lara Lara United States of America United States of America
  • “Excellent location Great staff, and vibes. Big Kitchen and very well equiped. Lot of common spaces. Great WIFI speed, 230 Mbps. I've been working from there for 3 days.”
    Sebacampos Sebacampos Paraguay Paraguay
  • “Great location in central Santa Monica. Clean facilities, nice staff, everything seemed well organized and well run.”
    Lauren Lauren United States of America United States of America
  • “All the facilities, break rooms, patio. Rooms were quiet and I like that shearing bathroom and showers were inside the rooms.”
    Silvia Silvia United States of America United States of America
  • “I didn't know what to expect having to share the room with 7 other females but it was nice. Everyone was nice and respectful of other guests.”
    Shatuanda Shatuanda United States of America United States of America
  • “I like the ace it provides a lot and even television to watch.”
    Tony Tony United States of America United States of America
  • “I like everything,rooms were not packed, max 4 people were staying, there was a huge kitchen. Abd comfy.”
    Aydan Aydan Azerbaijan Azerbaijan
  • “the location is the best of the best. cant be better. people were ok.”
    Eren Eren Turkey Turkey
  • “Location was great! I was a 2 minute walk to the famous Santa Monica Pier. It was a very central location. It was my first solo trip, so I was scared - however everyone in my dorm was so friendly.”
    Rosemary Rosemary Canada Canada
  • “Amazing hotel! The staff was super helpful, the internet is great and they have a huge kitchen along with plenty of loudspaces to hang out and. A bunch of people were working from the hostel.”
    R R United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location 9.6
  • Free WiFi 9.1
High score for Los Angeles

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This property is 3 minutes walk from the beach. The largest all purpose-built hostel in the United States with affordable dormitory accommodations, 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jul 25, 2007

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Garden

ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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This property is part of the Travel Sustainable program, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.

4 reasons to choose HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel

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  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speaks English

Guest reviews

8.5
Very Good · 2,739 reviews
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  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location 9.6
    Access to the beach
  • Free WiFi 9.1
High score for Los Angeles

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lara
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “HI never disappoints. Best location, right in Santa Monica downtown and just a 2 minutes walk to the Pier/beach. Common areas were great, especially the kitchen which is HUGE. Spacious bedroom and bathroom. Very clean and quiet.”
  • Sebacampos
    ParaguayParaguay
    “Excellent location Great staff, and vibes. Big Kitchen and very well equiped. Lot of common spaces. Great WIFI speed, 230 Mbps. I've been working from there for 3 days. Just bring some noise cancelling headphones if you'll be at the lobby...”
  • Lauren
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location in central Santa Monica. Clean facilities, nice staff, everything seemed well organized and well run.”
  • Silvia
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “All the facilities, break rooms, patio. Rooms were quiet and I like that shearing bathroom and showers were inside the rooms. Using cards to enter to the hostel and rooms is a good way to feel safe in the stay. Love it”
  • Shatuanda
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “I didn't know what to expect having to share the room with 7 other females but it was nice. Everyone was nice and respectful of other guests. They kept the bathrooms nice, and there was enough stalls and showers to not have to wait.”
  • Tony
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “I like the ace it provides a lot and even television to watch.”
  • Aydan
    AzerbaijanAzerbaijan
    “I like everything,rooms were not packed, max 4 people were staying, there was a huge kitchen. Abd comfy.”
  • Eren
    TurkeyTurkey
    “the location is the best of the best. cant be better. people were ok.”
  • Rosemary
    CanadaCanada
    “Location was great! I was a 2 minute walk to the famous Santa Monica Pier. It was a very central location. It was my first solo trip, so I was scared - however everyone in my dorm was so friendly. It was super clean and spacious, Would recommend to...”
  • R
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Amazing hotel! The staff was super helpful, the internet is great and they have a huge kitchen along with plenty of loudspaces to hang out and. A bunch of people were working from the hostel. It is literally a few blocks from the beach with plenty...”
Property questions and answers
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  • Do you have private lockers to put personal stuff
    Yes we do have lockers you would have to provide your own padlock or we do sell padlocks here too.
    Asked about: Standard Male Dormitory • Answered on March 25, 2020
  • Is wifi available??
    Yes, it is.
    Asked about: Economy Female Dormitory • Answered on February 13, 2020
  • How big are your bag lockers?
    There big enough for valuables only.
    Answered on January 14, 2020
  • Do you have laundry service or laundry area?
    Yes we do! We have a laundry room with washers and dryers that are coin operated (we have a change machine and soap machine in there as well). It's open for use 24/7 for our guests.
    Answered on June 30, 2021
  • Hi. Do you accept debit cards? I do not have a credit card. Is it possible to have a room before 3pm? I will land in LA at noon.
    We do take debit cards as well, check in starts at 3pm, we can store your bags while you wait to be checked in.
    Answered on February 27, 2020

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Area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Ocean Avenue
    0.2 miles
  • Santa Monica Place
    0.2 miles
  • Santa Monica Beach
    0.2 miles
  • Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
    0.2 miles
  • Tongva Park
    0.3 miles
  • Third Street Promenade
    0.3 miles
  • Santa Monica Farmers Market
    0.3 miles
  • Santa Monica Pier
    0.4 miles
  • Pacific Park
    0.4 miles
  • Christopher Grimes Gallery
    0.6 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar Jinky's Cafe
    0 miles
Top attractions
  • Getty Center
    4.5 miles
  • Petersen Automotive Museum
    8.4 miles
  • Melrose Avenue
    10.2 miles
  • Dolby Theater
    10.8 miles
  • Hollywood Bowl
    11.3 miles
  • Capitol Records Building
    11.5 miles
  • Universal Studios Hollywood
    11.7 miles
  • LA Memorial Coliseum
    11.9 miles
  • California Science Center
    12 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Ocean/Sea Pacific Ocean
    0.1 miles
Closest Airports
  • Los Angeles International Airport
    7.2 miles
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport
    15.1 miles
  • Long Beach Airport
    24 miles
How to get to HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel from Los Angeles International Airport
    Car
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Garden
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Activities
  • Beach
  • Hiking Off-site
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
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House rules HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

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

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

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.

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 not allowed.

Groups

When booking for more than 10 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express 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: Upon check-in all guests are required to present a valid passport. Children under the age of 13 are unable to be accommodated in shared dormitories. Children between the ages of 13 to 18 are unable to be accommodated in shared dormitories unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Hosteling International is a member based organization. Guests must present a membership card at check-in or pay a membership fee of USD 4 per night. Please contact the property for more details.

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.

Please note: Proof of vaccination against covid-19 is required at check-in.

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.