LA Hostels suck

The staff here couldn't care less. And all sorts of ridiculous rules. The rooms were tiny, beds uncomfortable. Only reason I stayed there is because a mate lived around the corner.

c'mon it's Venice Beach!!

Was totally cool, though the desk chick that first greeted me was kind of snobbish and didnt want to honor my reservation made through hostel world at the pric I reserved it for. We had to call the owner toget approval. It was the first and only time I have ever ad trouble with a hostel honoring hostelworld reservations. She had not even heard of the site so I hope they inform their staff better in the future.

• Insider tip:definitely call them to be sure your reservation is made known and confirmedwith the staff.

loved it. It blends into the neighborhood and even many locals don't know its a hostel. Very cool.

It used to be an actual house and then a stay house for a couple families, but the elder woman who stays in the main bottom room has lived there raised kids there and told me about how the main desk area used to be her baby's nursery. She was so sweet. It was very nice to hear those stories

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I love LA!!

Los Angeles will soon be my new home. It is such an amazing city with great character. It is best to know someone who lives here or knows the city who can drive you around because the place is SO spread out. I will be on couchsurfing.com as soon as I get a place out there so look me up. Overall, there is so much to see and do. Staying west of downtown (santa monica, hollywood, etc) is pretty essential as this is where most of the sites and nightlife is.

• Insider tip:If you're going to go it alone... Rent a car. They're cheap (as little as $19 a day) and will save you a BUNCH of hassle. The US is known for their bad public transport and LA is no exception.