Los Angeles Backpackers Paradise Hostel Reviews

Don't stay here! The staff are unhelpful and unfriendly. The location is dreadful. The free stuff they offer is not what it appears. Except the biscuits, they were delicious. Even though it is cheap, and you get what you pay for...this place is horrible.

Lots of free food - you can go the whole day without having to buy any food at all. Great for travellers on a tight budget like us. Free shuttle from the airport was good. Bathrooms in dorm have no locks and no privacy (walk straight out of the shower cubicle into the room) which seemed strange and uncomfortable. We found most of the staff friendly and helpful. Location is miles away from most of the LA sights and wouldnt recommend being out around the hostel area at night. A motel not a hostel.

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I like the free shuttle to and from the airport and train station. Very efficient service as you have shuttles running all the time. Free food, drinks, shuttle to the beach were also your strength. Will stay there again if I ever come back to LA.

Toilet was not as clean as it could be.

Well honestly for the money wasnt bad, the breakfast and the internet were good, but the worts thing for me was the bed, I had a big jet lag but my bed was very unconfortable for sleeping, I say they should check the mattres becouse i guess is not that expensive to have a mattres in ok condition, maybe it was just mine, other ways is good for 1 night, cheap and close to the airport.

I booked 3 nights here cos I'm travelling on a tight budget and i stayed only 2 and then moved to Santa Monica. It was cheap and therefore pretty crappy. Location is terrible for seeing anything in the LA area but there's a shuttle service to points of contact with the outside world. Melody the shuttle driver was great and tried her best to make sure that everyone was taken care of, only cool staff member. For airport its handy. Backpackers shouldn't waste their time here. i'm not fussy but...

Nothing is great here except the close proximity to airport. They do provide free shuttle to airport & the nearest metro station but make sure u spare some 30mins waiting time. The front desk staff are not friendly when u ask for information.

The staff no really nice (not everybody), when you ask some questions it's like so boring for them. Anyway, for the price it's not too bad.

the staff is not really helpful, showers are just alright but everything else was brilliant!

A great place to stay when you need to be near LAX. they offer free stuff all day incl muffins, cookies, and a free dinner every night. the pool is great to chill by when the sun is shinning. the airport transfer is really handy too. rooms were clean and had plenty of room for your bags.

Awfull! Dorm number 600 is discusting, it reeks of mold. Toilet not working properly. The main switch for the light is broken in a way that if you even wiggle your toes or turn in bed all the lights goes on! One of the women's that drove the shuttle from manhattan beach, was talking on her cellphone while driving, and waving her hand with the other while making a turn at speed. Bartenders unprofessional. Very poor is not enough.

This hotel/hostel was very cheap, only benefit was that it was really close to airport and had free shuttle to and from several places! only stay here if u are flying in and out of LAX!

Hi had To stay a second night as i could not get a flight out of lax as too expensive! staff not as bad a s first thought!! but some staff are not very knowledgeable about the area! still would only stay here as it is very cheap and free shuttle! plus pool was being renovated which they fail to mention on website!

The shower in the dorm is really moldy. The staff are a bit coarse but after seeing the crazy guests they have to deal with I understand.

When we arrived there the staff was not very nice. We arrived to our share dorm and one of the beds we were assigned was very messy with hair on the pillow. We went to the reception telling them that maybe that bed was being used for another person. The answer was, how old were we? Apparently when you are exactly 30, our age, you are not able to share dorms with many people.... We only wanted a clean bed, nothing else. They change us to another room where the shower was not working...

Very good, second time I've used them, doesn't deserve all the bad press

This place is the real deal when they tell you about th free stuff. We stayed in the 20 bed dorm which was ok. Dont stay here if you plan on using it as a base to see LA from. Its perfect to stay in if you need to be near the airport and its dirt cheap too. Also the heated outdoor pool is handy, some of the staff were not too helpful.

Had heard some negative feedback from fellow roommates about customer service. I personally loved all the free services available. The internet connection was average but worked well enough. LA is a massive place and takes hours to get anywhere, hostel is relatively close to the airport and public transit systems. I had issues with my key card (as did everyone else). Facilities are pretty good and has everything you need.

Friendly staff, great shuttle service for airport, pick up from metro