Name: HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel
Address: 1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90401, United States of America, 1436 2nd Street, California, CA 90401, USA
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $33 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.7

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Hostel HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel

Beach. Property has access to beach-related activities.

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in the oceanside, road trips and skyline views – Check location 1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90401, United States of America – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in the oceanside, road trips and skyline views – Check location

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Third Street Promenade: only 6 minutes away! (1,500 feet by foot)

Ocean Avenue: only 4 minutes away! (800 feet by foot)

Santa Monica Beach: only 4 minutes away! (1,050 feet by foot)

Lock in a great price for HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel – rated 8.7 by recent guests!

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Always staffs are very friendly and kind! Also provides included breakfast (toast, cereal, banana, milk, orange juice, etc..) every morning from 7:30 to 10:30! Which is a precious time in the morning. Each dorm room has good size of personal rockers. Also, you can storage your belongings at paid rocket room for 5 bucks a day. This time, I brought my bike but there is a bike room in 1st level so you don’t have to worry about getting theft. Overall, good stay and I would recommend for my friends.

Takuma

Japan

I like everything about the hostel, I could check in eralier then they wrote. They was so kindand helpfull. The location was perfect. I can recommended for everybody.

Sophia

Hungary

Location, size of bathroom and the rules were good

Stephanie

Australia

- Perfect location - Helpful & Friendly Staff - Great place to meet new people from all over the Globe

Simon

United Kingdom

Amazing level of quality for a hostel. Super clean and perfect location.

Matthew

United States of America

If staying to look around downtown area of Santa Monica and able to walk it was conveniently located. Very clean area. Unfortunately I had bad experience with bystander. When calling Hostel the girl at desk Sunday around 5:00 did not seemed concerned.

Joan

United States of America

The events daily for visitors is awesome. When you don't know what to do. They have things for you to be involved in

Paris

United States of America

Everything was great, the location is the best of the place, just a block from the beach, and 2 from the Santa Monica Pier. The hostel is clean, secure.

Macarena

Argentina

Breakfast menu and location, close to santa monica pier

Indonesia

Location is good. The bed is clean. And walk to Santa Monica Beach. Good.

Junqian

China

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9.6

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“Always staffs are very friendly and kind! Also provides included breakfast (toast, cereal, banana, milk, orange juice, etc..) every morning from 7:30 to 10:30! Which is a precious time in the morning....”

Takuma Japan
“I like everything about the hostel, I could check in eralier then they wrote. They was so kindand helpfull. The location was perfect. I can recommended for everybody.”

Sophia Hungary
“Location, size of bathroom and the rules were good”

Stephanie Australia
“- Perfect location - Helpful & Friendly Staff - Great place to meet new people from all over the Globe”

Simon United Kingdom
“Amazing level of quality for a hostel. Super clean and perfect location.”

Matthew United States of America
“If staying to look around downtown area of Santa Monica and able to walk it was conveniently located. Very clean area. Unfortunately I had bad experience with bystander.”

Joan United States of America
“The events daily for visitors is awesome. When you don't know what to do. They have things for you to be involved in”

Paris United States of America
“Everything was great, the location is the best of the place, just a block from the beach, and 2 from the Santa Monica Pier. The hostel is clean, secure.”

Macarena Argentina
“Breakfast menu and location, close to santa monica pier”

A Indonesia
“Location is good. The bed is clean. And walk to Santa Monica Beach. Good.”

Junqian China

One of our best sellers in Los Angeles! 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.

Santa Monica is a great choice for travelers interested in the oceanside, road trips and skyline views.

This is our guests' favorite part of Los Angeles, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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

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Free WiFi

Non-smoking rooms

Facilities for disabled guests

24-hour front desk

Daily housekeeping

Garden

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.6 for two-person stays.

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

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Hostelling International USA (HI USA) is a nonprofit, member organization founded on an enduring belief in the power of travel to foster a deeper understanding of people, places, and the world around.

Area Info

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Closest Landmarks *

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

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Santa Monica Beach White sand
Swimming, Water Sports, Food & Drink, Surfing, Watching the Sunset, Seashell collecting

900 feet

Closest Airports *

Los Angeles International Airport
7.2 miles
Hollywood Burbank Airport
15.1 miles
Long Beach Airport
24 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The location was great, pretty new so still very nice. Breakfast included is always a bonus. ”

Cass

Australia

9.1

“Everything was great. Great quality hostel, nice guests, friendly staff, clean room, CLEAN BATHROOMS and RESTROOMS (!), simple but good breakfast. Location is p...”

Robert

Germany

9.0

“The Hostel is very near to the beach and very clean. The staff is also very friendly. A very nice place to stay in Los Angeles.”

Urbijer94

Germany

9.5

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From 3:00 PM

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

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

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Children of all ages are welcome.

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking for more than 10 people, 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: 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.

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.

“Always staffs are very friendly and kind! Also provides included breakfast (toast, cereal, banana, milk, orange juice, etc..) every morning from 7:30 to 10:30! Which is a precious time in the morning. Each dorm room has good size of personal rockers. Also, you can storage your belongings at paid rocket room for 5 bucks a day. This time, I brought my bike but there is a bike room in 1st level so you don’t have to worry about getting theft. Overall, good stay and I would recommend for my friends. ”

“If staying to look around downtown area of Santa Monica and able to walk it was conveniently located. Very clean area. Unfortunately I had bad experience with bystander. When calling Hostel the girl at desk Sunday around 5:00 did not seemed concerned. ”

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Reviewed: October 21, 2019

Belen
Colombia
8.0

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A lot of plastic and packages for breakfast. This is not sustainable

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 21, 2019

Dicky
United States of America

1 helpful vote
8.3

Very Good
- • Business trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No shower cold water
Near beach
Reviewed: October 21, 2019

Nikolaos
Sweden
6.0

“I was relieved when I got there. It was better than expected.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
The beds are squeaky as f-ck. They should get sturdy welded beads made of thick metal instead. Apart from that, I suppose I was content with the hostel.
The breakfast sucked big time, as in all american hostels. Watery coffe, and well, that's that. The juice was good. But juice, Kellogs frosties and jam is not a breakfast. Why not go for real bread, real cheese, some vegetables, instead. Horrible coffe. They had real staff that worked with breakfast and took care of the dishes, big plus for that! The quality and roominess of the showers/toilets surpriced me in a positive way. Good ventilation and temperature in room.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 20, 2019

Wessel
Netherlands

1 helpful vote
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The price and breakfast
The location and atmosphere

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 19, 2019

Sascha
Germany

1 helpful vote
8.0

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The price is crazy for a hostel. Also i had to pay a daily fee due to the fact i am not a member of their club.
Was well structured, staff was so nice.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 18, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
3.8

Poor
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The awful smell, noise and dirt
This place is smell bad. The kitchen is awful that I wasn’t able to breath there. Inside the room bed #2 set her alarm and woke me up 3-4 times because her phone was keeping alarming but she would not wake up. Bed number 6 had something heavy drop down while I was sleeping. There is bench where you’re entering the facility and inside of it is dirty.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 17, 2019

Takuma
Japan
9.6

“Second stay at HI USA Santa Monica Hostel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bed sheets were little dirty but it was understandable. Provided bath towels but these are like deep fried bacons lol
Always staffs are very friendly and kind! Also provides included breakfast (toast, cereal, banana, milk, orange juice, etc..) every morning from 7:30 to 10:30! Which is a precious time in the morning. Each dorm room has good size of personal rockers. Also, you can storage your belongings at paid rocket room for 5 bucks a day. This time, I brought my bike but there is a bike room in 1st level so you don’t have to worry about getting theft. Overall, good stay and I would recommend for my friends.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 17, 2019

Sophia
Hungary
10

Exceptional
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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I like everything about the hostel, I could check in eralier then they wrote. They was so kindand helpfull. The location was perfect. I can recommended for everybody.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 17, 2019

Anonymous
Colombia
7.0

Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The check out time information and hour

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 16, 2019

Leire
Spain

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Great hostel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bed under the air conditioning it shouldn't be used... Very noisy and uncomfortable...
Location and facilities

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 16, 2019

Shane
United States of America
10

“Definitely recommend this place for travelers!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Amazing location. Awesome facility. Great staff!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 14, 2019

Arkadiusz
Poland

1 helpful vote
8.3

“Very good as every HI hostel I've ever stayed in.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
Just one disadvantage - a cockroach in the bathroom.
Perfect localisation - it's located only a few minutes by walk from the beach and 3rd Street Promenade. Friendly staff, good (and healthy!) breakfast included. The overall standard was good - this hostel is a member of a chain and they always keep the good standard.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 14, 2019

Stephanie
Australia

1 helpful vote
7.5

“Nice and clean good location loved Santa Monica”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
the breakfast was terrible particularly the coffee
Location, size of bathroom and the rules were good

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 13, 2019

Simon
United Kingdom
10

“Really enjoyed my stay and will definitely return again in the future!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 6 nights
- Perfect location - Helpful & Friendly Staff - Great place to meet new people from all over the Globe

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 12, 2019

Anonymous
Portugal
6.7

“It is a hostel. A good hostel but still a hostel.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
Public areas are not so inviting.
Good location. Decent bathroom.

Stayed in October 2019

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