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Reviews of HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90401, United States of America

#57 of 386 hotels in Los Angeles

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 2232 hostel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    10
    Well-rounded and cozy hostel that is sure value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The 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

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All 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

    10
    Great overall
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory Ensuite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything 🤩💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Well organized, CLEAN, very polite staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    10
    Very quiet and welcoming! Fell fast asleep every night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in All-Gender 10-Bed Dormitory Ensuite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Very clean and spacious

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    As always a pleasure to stay in this hostel. It was my third time.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    8.0
    Nice location, good breakfast for a hostel, good facilities, somewhat anonymous.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I 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

    8.0
    Pretty good, just what I expected
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Women's Economy Dormitory
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff could have been abit friendlier and informative.

    Fantastic location. Very clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    10
    Best value accommodation in Santa Monica
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I 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

    8.0
    Perfect for a few days to Santa Monica
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Men's Standard Dormitory
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    breakfast option could be more varied

    price, cleanness, fun atmosphere

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    10
    Really great place on picking a place to stay.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Very clean and spaces with great essentials amenities.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in All-Gender 10-Bed Dormitory Ensuite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Smell 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

    9.0
    Amazing stay in the Heart of Santa Monica
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing not tp like

    Absolutely amazing and free breakfast fantastic

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    10
    Comeback to this place for sure.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Men's Economy Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing 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

    10
    Perfect Hostel in Santa Monica for nice people.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in All-Gender 10-Bed Dormitory Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing 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

    9.0
    La mejor locacion y
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    9.0
    Great find ~ 1 block from the beach!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Private Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noisy 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

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I 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

    9.0
    Amazing.
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Liked everything.

    Location, everything was very clean, good breakfast, helpful staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    9.0
    Want to go for a beach holiday, this is your place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in All-Gender 10-Bed Dormitory Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    10
    Joy.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 5 nights

    One 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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