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  1. 1. Novice Nomad

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  2. 2. Avid Traveller

    10-20 Reviews Added

  3. 3. Globetrotter

    20+ Reviews Added

88% Customer Rating

275 reviews
Latest Reviews

Anne (Novice Nomad from Finland), November 2009:

Very fun tours and you meet a lot of people!

G. (Novice Nomad from Netherlands), November 2009:

Nice hostel, close to clubs and pubs. checkout time of 10 am is a bit too early for a "party hostel", isn't? :)

Description:

Not only the top L.A. hostel but the one with the most value with tons of FREE stuff like daily pancakes and oatmeal, lockers, d.. More Info... »

USA Hostels Hollywood

86% Customer Rating

174 reviews
Latest Reviews

jackie_lee_8389 (Novice Nomad from Australia), November 2009:

Lovely Scottish bar staff - heaps of fun. Overall Venice was an awesome place to stay in with friendly people around. Easier to ... more

lucky_payne7765 (Globetrotter from England), November 2009:

One of the best hostels I\'ve stayed at in 7 months of travelling. The staff are really helpful, especially Kerry - she\'s just pl... more

Description:

The Cotel is a Hostel with Hotel Standards.Over 15 Years of Experience Ocean View Rooms Private and S... More Info... »

Venice Beach Cotel

85% Customer Rating

223 reviews
Latest Reviews

gga07as4384 (Novice Nomad from England), November 2009:

Very nice hostel in a good location however there was no atmsophere and nothing to do as everything a 'youth' would do was not all... more

john2ndmile361 (Novice Nomad from New Zealand), November 2009:

Best location & value for money in LA by far! Staff were very helpful & friendly. Breakfast could improve though.

Description:

Santa Monica is an excellent base for seeing Los Angeles. With good public transportation, the hostel is... More Info... »

H.I. Los Angeles / Santa Monica

83% Customer Rating

83 reviews
Latest Reviews

a_murray144961 (Novice Nomad from Northern Ireland), November 2009:

Great hostel, right next to the beach! Only complaint was that we were given wrong info: told a taxi to the greyhound station woul... more

wal1825577 (Novice Nomad from Australia), October 2009:

If you don't want to stay in L.A and you love the beach, this is the PERFECT place. Friendly staff, very helpful and amazing locat... more

Description:

Surf City Hostel provides shared and private accommodation close to the beach & much more... More Info... »

Surf City Hostel

81% Customer Rating

88 reviews
Latest Reviews

charlieprice3196 (Novice Nomad from England), November 2009:

This hostel has a perfect location for the price, a 20 minute walk into the centre to all the attractions. The hostel seemed clea... more

alanamgarret9348 (Novice Nomad from Australia), November 2009:

We had a great time here, the location was perfect and the staff were really helpful. The brunette Aussie was lovely!

Description:

The Vibe is a cool Motor Hotel with hip common space and clean, well designed rooms, right on Hollywood Boulevard in the Heart o.. More Info... »

Banana Bungalow Hollywood

6. Stay

80% Customer Rating

58 reviews
Latest Reviews

James (Novice Nomad from Australia), November 2009:

great location if your into the more cosmopolitan parts of citys! downtown is kickarse ! really arty amd on the edge of the city, ... more

Per (Novice Nomad from Norway), November 2009:

This place doesn't have the homey chillout feel that some hostels have.. it was more like a hotel which was perfect for me. It had... more

Description:

An edgy feel, online and personal interactivity, and a spectrum of available room types make the Stay experience unique to the i.. More Info... »

Stay

76% Customer Rating

122 reviews
Latest Reviews

ivis_ivana5651 (Novice Nomad from Spain), November 2009:

The location is perfect, just a few meters away from the best place you can be in Hollywood, imposible to get any better situation... more

aenglish2394 (Novice Nomad from England), October 2009:

located right next to the main part of the strip and easy to drive to as close to highway 101. Clean, large building, rooms were n... more

Description:

Come enjoy the best kept secret in hollywood! Best location in Hollywood!... More Info... »

Orange Drive Manor Hostel

76% Customer Rating

49 reviews
Latest Reviews

Timothy (Novice Nomad from England), November 2009:

Everything about this place was excellent & so too were the staff :-)

beti_bene9859467 (Novice Nomad from Macedonia), October 2009:

its very friendly hostel everything was so good, nice staff is working there, help us with everything! i will recomended to everyo... more

Description:

Banana Bungalow West Hollywood is one of the most popular hostels in the country. We are located right in the hottest spot on th.. More Info... »

Banana Bungalow West Hollywood

74% Customer Rating

59 reviews
Latest Reviews

klng95876 (Avid Traveller from Malaysia), October 2009:

Strategic location to explore West Hollywood and downtown LA. Close to metro, supermarkets and lots of Korean and other Asian rest... more

Bernhard (Novice Nomad from Austria), August 2009:

There were a lot of ants and other animals in the room. Besides that it has been really hot and muffy. the free pancake buffet was... more

Description:

We are located at the Center of Los Angeles just one block south from WILSHIRE Blvd. More Info... »

Hosanna House

72% Customer Rating

82 reviews
Latest Reviews

Michael (Avid Traveller from Australia), November 2009:

Very helpful staff, great location! all round a good hostel.

lara99reading2725 (Novice Nomad from Australia), November 2009:

really helpful an happy staff,room was great and place is big an roomy.love the location and really good cafe over the road!

Description:

Right at Venice Beach: all shared rooms have: their own bathrooms; 4-6 persons to a room; lockers; desk.. More Info... »

Venice Beach Hostel

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