HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
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About this property
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel is your perfect headquarters for seeing all that the Los Angeles area has to offer. The largest purpose-built hostel in the United States, the hostel offers affordable dormitory and private room accommodations. It is just steps to the beaches of Santa Monica and offers easy access to Malibu and Venice. Right outside your door, the Third Street Promenade offers dozens 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 stars’ 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. HI Los Angeles Santa Monica hostel guests have access to a fully stocked guest kitchen, dining room, lounge, and quiet workspace, as well as a private interior courtyard for relaxing on sunny days. Reservations from guests residing in Los Angeles County are subject to approval by Management. Please contact the property to confirm the availability of accessible rooms before booking.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Garden
- Air conditioning
- Elevator
- Heating
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Mcwilliams
United States
“It was really set up with everything you would expect to have or use. Very well planned. The staff was on their A game. Very clean with lots of showers and plenty of towels.” - Stephanie
United States
“They have a lot of fun options on what to do in the area. It's located near a cool location. Which is the beach and walking distance to the pier.” - Steve
Australia
“food was good, location was excellent, super clean and easy to use bathroom and kitchen. Staff were excellent to deal with. Most comfortable bed on my 4 month trip.” - Elisabetta
United States
“Everything! Not my first time staying here. I absolutely love this hostel!” - Антон
Ukraine
“I liked everything,i felt like i stayed almost in a good hotel.I appreciate it guys!” - Marvina
United States
“Everything! So much more offered other than a clean comfy quiet place to stay” - Nicole
United States
“I like that the property is secured and convenient.” - Man
Hong Kong
“The environment is clean and safe! Also the staff is nice!” - Hazan
Israel
“Very close to the sea Cheap Nice activities Team is very nice and welcoming” - Ryan
United States
“Very nice staff & complimentary service. Great clean facility.”
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House rules
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
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.






The fine print
Children under the age of 13 are unable to be accommodated in shared dormitories. Children between 13 and 18 years are unable to be accommodated in shared dormitories unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
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.
Hostel can only honor online bookings of 9 guests maximum.
For bookings of 10 guests or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Please note that US guests need to provide a state issued driver’s license or ID, while foreign guests must present a valid foreign passport or a driver’s license or ID.
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.