1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90401, United States of America
#57 of 386 hotels in Los Angeles
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2232 hostel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 26, 2024
Kaixuan
SingaporeThe wifi was unreliable during our stay.
Really liked the free breakfast and the value for money for this hostel. The location was also very convenient.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 25, 2024
Camila
United States of AmericaI liked absolutely everything! I had already stayed at the HI in NYC and loved the experience, so I expected to have a good experience at the HI in Santa Monica too. The receptionists were very friendly, I really enjoyed the breakfast. The bed was very comfortable, there were two pillows and the locker was a great size.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Whitney
United States of AmericaAll was well. Area was great,close to the beaches and the entertainment.
Close to the beach. Nothing. All was
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Natalia
United States of AmericaIt’s kinda weird that you have to wash your own dishes after breakfast. But great that they have breakfast at all!
I’m staying second time at this hostel, it’s beautiful! Clean and comfortable, common areas are great, they even have fireplace in the lobby! They have free events in the hostel for everyone which is nice. The comedy show was really cool! I’m not even thinking of other place to stay in Santa Monica.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 19, 2024
Besorene
ItalyEverything 🤩💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Well organized, CLEAN, very polite staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 19, 2024
Mckinney
United States of AmericaNothing
Very clean and spacious
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 13, 2024
Susana
CanadaAs always a pleasure to stay in this hostel. It was my third time.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 12, 2024
Vivien
ItalyI feel like HI hostels are usually bigger and more anonymous than small hostels that are not a chain. Everything is regulated, less personal.
Close to the beach and the station. Breakfast was better in other hostels. Facilities are great: Big kitchen, light and sockets with every bed.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 12, 2024
Christina
New ZealandStaff could have been abit friendlier and informative.
Fantastic location. Very clean.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 11, 2024
Alessandra
ItalyI only spent one night in a female dormitory bunk bed with ensuite bathroom and everything was clean, comfortable and safe. The property is a few yards from bus stop 3, connected with LAX Airport. As an alternative, they offer a $ 30 flat rate taxi to the airport. The location is just a few minute walk from Santa Monica Pier. Fresh options for breakfast, also suitable to vegetarians/vegans, are included and a well-equipped full kitchen is available in the common area. Very attentive to waste recycling and environment and to people with reduced mobility. Free entertainment events at the weekend.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 11, 2024
Christopher
French PolynesiaGood location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 10, 2024
Enrique
Chilebreakfast option could be more varied
price, cleanness, fun atmosphere
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Jeovany
United States of AmericaN/A
Very clean and spaces with great essentials amenities.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Kim
United KingdomSmell of weed in the dormitory unfortunately from one of the other guests
I felt safe. The bed was comfortable. The hostel was warm. There was plenty of communal areas
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Clement
KenyaThe shared bathrooms should be cleaned more frequently, especially during the morning and evening peaks.
The Hostel is located in a nice street, very close to all the main attractions. The room is clean, with large lockers and the common areas are very comfortable.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 6, 2024
Mark
United KingdomNothing not tp like
Absolutely amazing and free breakfast fantastic
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 6, 2024
Taro
JapanNothing to say bad about this place.
Very cozy place to stay. No crazy party hostels animals here. Each room is very clean and quiet. Very peaceful sleep you can have. People stay here is quiet and have good vibe. Very good free breakfast. It’s real breakfast you can have. Good energy to start a day from here.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: April 6, 2024
Taro
JapanNothing to say bad about this place.
Very clean place and very friendly staff. This place is run very long time here and very good standard hostel method. No smoking, no alcohol, no drugs. There are 24/7 free coffee and hot water to have own drinks. Huge professional kitchen like real restaurant size. 10 huge refrigerator, stones, ovens etc… Located central Santa Monica, easy to walk to beach day and night. Nice to walk around residential area as well. Also they let me stay lobby area after check out to do some work with wifi and have drinks. Very friendly place to stay. No crazy drunken hostel peoples here. Safe to stay here with kids as well.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Genesis
EcuadorThe rooms are very small for 4 people but if you have a lot of activities to do you won't be in the room other than to sleep
The space was very comfortable, it's ideal if you travel alone and you don't mind sharing!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Kathy
United States of AmericaNoisy the first night we were there.
Great location, clean facility & opportunity to meet people from all over the world!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Paula
ChileI had problems with my flights and didn't arrive for the 1st night. The person on the front desk first said my reservation was cancelled, but he was going to see if could get me a bed to this other night. But then came a supervisor and the reservation was magically on and had to be paid full. It sounded dishonest. I didn't have a prpblem with paying, but the way they told me sounded like they were taking advantage.
Breakfast is good and the place has an industrial kitchen and good common spaces, where people can hang out and talk.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Camila
AustraliaLiked everything.
Location, everything was very clean, good breakfast, helpful staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 29, 2024
Leon
NetherlandsThe room had a bit of a slightly unpleasant, non-neutral smell. No privacy curtains on the bed
Close to the beach, bedside charging and lamp, organized activities at some days of the week, great location close to the beach.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 29, 2024
Helena
SloveniaOne can not not like when the lift is out of order. There must be something done about it. And it was.
The dedication. Accessible. Help from the stuff. The warmth of the fireplace as well as this was the place to meet and talk to the people.
Stayed in March 2024
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