Los Angeles Backpackers Paradise Hostel Reviews

Reception staff very unhelpful and don't seem to really care. Understandably they are busy and also run a car hire service but all customers should be treated with respect as we are all paying customers. There was a male/female couple in the all female dorm that i booked. That wasnt a problem for me but it may have been for others. Basic cheap - get what you pay for/ dont pay for. Transfer service was lovely though, the drivers were very pleasant. If only the reception staff could be the same.

Breakfast, diner, pool, games: good moment to meet people. Bus to the airport all day long: very usefull.

The location is yes, close to the airport and the hostel does provide a free shuttle but if you are a female and you want to walk one block to the CVS, it is likely you will be solicited for prostitution no matter what time of the day it is, how old or young you are or what you have on. This can be a little scary. The staff is all very nice except for the manager. He's an ass.

I've stayed in loads of hostels, and this is honestly one of the worst. Staff are rude and unhelpful, the 'hostel' is a converted motel and is half hotel, half dorm rooms, and not very clean. Only redeeming quality is that they have free shuttles to/from LAX, so a good stay if you need somewhere cheap near the airport - although had to wait an hour for the shuttle to pick us up. Do not stay here unless passing through.

exellent, i will come back again, the transportation was exellent, very nice place.

The front desk staff were impatient, border-lining rude. The "continental breakfast" was just coffee and a muffin, very dissapointing.

The staff is GREAT!! They work hard and do a fabulous job at accomodating my needs and special request(s) with a happy attitude and smile. Nothing ever seems to be a problem or hassel for them whether it's management, car rentals, front desk or the resturant. Ray is my favorite shuttle driver! He is always happy, does his best to get you to your destination safely,within good time and without begging for tips- keep singing Ray!!! The last room I stayed in was very clean. Its a fun place to chill

AND DISCRIMINATION FOR THER ROOM YOU CANT STAYTHERE I=FI YOU ARE MORE THEN 30 YRS OLD IN ROOM FOR 8 OR 20 PEOPLE O 4 THIS LOCATION ONLY INCALIFORNIA DINDNT LET OVER 30 STY IN DORM YOU CAN STAY NAY OTHER CITY IN USA OR EUROPE AND NOT IN CALIFORNIA ES GARBADGE

i had been in a doom and i think one guy was not allowed to enter that room because sometimes he waited for someone at outside who had card key,it means he did not have one. i got bad smell from some beds.i have no idea why it was happened. the staffs were so nice.no problem totally i enjoyed staying there

The most attractive thing of the hostel is facility and services. Customers can be provided meal, snacks, tee, coffee, and so on for free. The hostel also has a good atmosphere to chill out and to have a conversation with other customers. I was very satisfied with the hostel for very cheap fee.

Good place to stay if you wanna be close to the airport. Not god for who wanna do tourism in LA. Free cookies, muffins, popcorn and dinner are a very good idea.

It is not a hostel. It's a homeless place

The hostel was ok! The location is kind of scare... The room near to the pool was too noise, i couldn't sleep.

This place is very much a cheap place to stay for a minimal amount of nights. The free cookies, muffins and tea were handy but the 'free dinner' consisted of fries, mash, bread, rice and salsa...not exactly a rounded meal. The staff were helpful enough but the rooms are tired and bordering on dirty. If you're just passing through or looking for a super cheap place its a good fit but not an ideal place for a long stay. The free shuttle service was also a good plus because of the average location.

The room was disgusting, full of cigarette smoke and cockroaches. They have permanent residents; DON'T PUT TRAVELLING HOSTEL GUESTS IN WITH THEM. My room had 2 women, one older one came in at 2am screaming about having a fist fight and how she was going to best some ass. Luckily I'm not easily scared. Both women in mu room told me they work for the hostel, was I put in the workers room? It was cheap but I've paid the same for way better places. My free shuttle took 2.5hrs to pick me up.

The staff here are great, they couldn't do enough for me, the facilities and free foo and transfers also great, I liked this hostel only problem I had was that the customers make it a horrible place.. I was exposed too, then robbed and the next night a crazy guy in dorm threatening to kill us all. The problem that have is they let locals/Americans use the dorms where other counties don't do this.. Shame could be a great place

The staff here are great, they couldn't do enough for me, the facilities and free foo and transfers also great, I liked this hostel only problem I had was that the customers make it a horrible place.. I was exposed too, then robbed and the next night a crazy guy in dorm threatening to kill us all. The problem that have is they let locals/Americans use the dorms where other counties don't do this.. Shame could be a great place

One of the cheapest hostels in L.A and one of the best. We enjoyed the complimentary breakfast, dinner, cakes, cookies, transport... that was just awesome! Especially in the low season very nice and pleasant. We can recommend the rental car service as well, excellent value for money!

Backpackers Paradise was great for $15 a night. It was reasonably clean, mattresses were fine and the free tea/coffee was great. Also has a nice area to sit outside and read. It's not super close to LA attractions so be prepared to spend a long time on buses going from place to place. Other than that, it was good.

people live long term at this 'hostel', if your looking for a backpaker experience try elsewhere. its not in a great area and LA takes a long time to get around without a car - but the staff will shuttle you too and from the airport for free 24 hours per day, you can get everywhere from the airport! on public transport! rooms were fine tv, fridge etc., there was free food and drink also. if you just need a bed this place is fine, if you want to hang out and make friends try somewhere else.