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Banana Bungalow Hollywood Reviews

5920 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, USA

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96%

Staying at Banana Bungalow Hollywood was very nice ! :) staffs were also kind. thank you so much.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

I stayed in a 6 bed mixed dorm, it was ensuite and it's own kitchen and cable tv. The breakfast was basic but good and the facilities and helpfulness of staff were excellent. My only issue was the noise at night, there were people in the communal area down in the courtyard playing table-tennis and screeching and laughing until gone 1am. Maybe the owners should put a cut off time for outdoor activities.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 14 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 31-40
  • (12 reviews)


93%

was the best hostel I have ever stayed in, activities everynight which made it easy to meet people as I was trevelling on my own

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

had a fantastic time, met loads of good people, would def recomend and def use again thanks for helping to make my stay a fantastic one

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

Great hostel located very close to walk of fame. Got ping pong, kicker and pool table :) Breakfast is ok but its free. Good atmosphere invites to hang out and have fun

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

ALL the staff were lovely besides a receptionist called Bree. Had a good stay at the hostel!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


53%

Don't go to LA. You will regret it.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 24 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (10 reviews)


100%

Awesome. Excellence. Multicultural/Multilingual. Outstanding Staff. Kind. Courteous. Helpful. Ideal Location. Amazing Hollywood Experience!! Thank You "World Class" Vibe People!!!


86%

The best hostel ive stayed in so far in my 7 weeks in america. Will definitely stay there again next time im in LA

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


66%

The room and the bed was clean and the staff were very helpful. The neighborhood of the hostel is nice daytime, but not very safe in the night. I had just one problem, about the computers... they stopped responding many times and it was impossible to restart or logout of the used sites. This way somebody entered to my Facebook account and made an inapproppriate entry on my wall under my name! I think it is unecceptable. I suggest to repair the computers, else the guests will go to another hostel

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Hungary
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


100%

Very good hostel , free breakfast everyday , clean , nice partyyy , limo tour ; free diner 2 times a week , staff very helpful, good location : hollywood boulevard; VERY good hostel !!!!!! i really enjoyed stayin there !!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Albania
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


96%

The check in was kind of a mess but the staff was so lovely that I forgot it immediatly. Very friendly hostel, I recommend it for every one !

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


80%

The hostel was well set up with a nice outdoor area and courtyard. Could have had better bedding (the blankets werent good) and it was a bit of a walk from the Kodak Theatre part of Hollywood Bvd and most the staff weren{t too interested in helping too much

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 25-30
  • (9 reviews)


80%

good prestations, good breakfast

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


53%

Female staff who checked us in was very pleasant & helpful. Another female staff during our stay was very rude & was not approachable or helpful. I would not recommend this place to anyone. I feel the only benefit of staying at Banana Bungalow was the location.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


73%

It´s a nice Hostel in Los Angeles - Hollywood according to this price. I would highly recommend to stay in this Hostel. Nearly central, with an Metro+Bus connection within 400 meters away from the Hostel. Only 3 Computers with free internet access, but free wifi. There are free lockers in the rooms and a free continental breakfast, beware of your shuttle bus receipt (the drivers will only give you a receipt if you hustle them), otherwise you get no money for this transfer back !!!

  • Globetrotter
  • 20 Oct 2011
  • sunrider111
  • Germany
  • Male 41+
  • (24 reviews)


86%

Great place to stay; the rooms are very clean and the extra (free) services provided by the hostel are fantastic!!! Will definitely stay again if I return to LA.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • South Africa
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


66%

It´s a nice Los Angeles - Hollywood according to this price. I would highly recommend to stay in this Hostel. Nearly central, with an Metro+Bus connection within 400 meters away from the Hostel. Only 3 Computers with free internet access, but free wifi. There are free lockers in the rooms and a free continental breakfast, beware of your shuttle bus receipt (the drivers will only give you a receipt if you hustle them), otherwise you get no money for this transfer back !!!

  • Globetrotter
  • 17 Oct 2011
  • sunrider111
  • Germany
  • Male 41+
  • (24 reviews)


93%

The hostel is great! Definatelly a place to have fun! I've met a lot o great people and never felt bored because we always had things to do that the Hostel itself programmed. Some of the staff is very rude and make u feel like they doing a favor! But is great, specially if you're traveling alone!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


66%

Location and character are ok, but the parties organized by the hostel staff are really loud and up to very late in the night. The rooms are not sound-proof so if you want to have a good night rest, don't go to this hostel. Also, the parties occur on the hostel's parking lot, so you have to find your own parking space (in the streets) on party nights.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


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  • 16 Jan 2012 (96%)
  • Staying at Banana Bungalow Hollywood was very nice ! :) staffs were also kind. thank you so much.
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