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 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)


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Maria
Brazil Brazil
Gostei do banheiro ter sabonete/ shampoo e ter onde deixar a roupa. Gostei da cozinha e da área de convivência. Estava tudo Limpo. Meu quarto estava arrumado tbem, mas não é tão limpo assim. Eles deixam cadeira de praia pra emprestar.
Africa
United States United States
Always clean, lockers are big, plenty of showers that are usually clean love the loungers in the atrium and proximity to everything
Anthony
Australia Australia
Good location and facilities. Bathroom and toilet per room, these were also separated reducing congestion. Very spacious with the option of indoor/outdoor common area.
Ekaterina
Russia Russia
The hostel is big, a lot of common areas, huge kitchen and the best location
Marharyta
United States United States
This is my home by the see, when I am in LA in Santa Monica. I like closeness of the beach, very safe area with shopping on Promenade and very kind administration.
Taina
Australia Australia
Great value for money and a convenient location. The staff were friendly and helpful. They provide towels, which can be changed daily.
Ahmed
United States United States
I like mostly the location, and the cleanliness of the property. great place to stay at, by the beach, lots of coffee shops right in downtown Santa monica,
Jason
United States United States
Location was perfect! Kitchen and common areas were superb! Staff was very helpful and attentive.
Darlene
United States United States
This was my second visit at HI Santa Monica and I was able to stay a little longer this time around. The staff honored my request to be in a bottom bunk. The first night I was lucky to have the room all to myself and the second night I shared it...
Sylvia
United States United States
I looove the kitchen. 3 sinks; 2 double and 1 triple wash. 3 microwaves, 3 ovens, 6 trash recyclers, knife station, pots, pans, filtered water spout, ice machine, freezer and refrigerator, storage, laundry. Why can't I have it in my house? ...

Area info

Amenities of HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Garden
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • Heating

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 accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

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