Hostels in Los Angeles
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HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica
23.76km from city centre
Just a block from the beach in amazing Santa Monica, HI Los Angeles Santa Monica is your laid-back base for experiencing the best of LA..
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€31.25Banana Bungalow Hollywood
8.9km from city centre
Meet amazing people at the most popular hostel in LA! We run SO many tours you'll never run out of things to do!
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€25.18Samesun Venice Beach
22.45km from city centre
Located in the heart of Venice and just steps from the famous boardwalk, and with many of our rooms and our common room have ocean views, come and see what West LA is all about. Our local staff can point to all the best Venice spots as well.
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€26.80Freehand Los Angeles
1.52km from city centre
Freehand Los Angeles is historically unique, distinctively local in downtown Los Angeles
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€22.27Orange Drive Hostel
10.72km from city centre
Orange Drive Hostel has the absolute best location in Hollywood! Orange Drive Hostel is centrally locat
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€34.73Banana Bungalow West Hollywood
11.44km from city centre
This groovy hostel has a hip crowd, free BBQs and so many tours you'll never run out of stuff to do!!
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€26.04The Rumi
5.99km from city centre
The Rumi is a recently renovated hostel located in Los Angeles.
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€18.44Samesun Hollywood
10.43km from city centre
Samesun Hollywood , right in the thick of the action on Hollywood Blvd! Clean, safe and social, we are the perfect base to explore all the glamour of Hollywood.
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€29.22The Venice Beach Hostel
20.8km from city centre
We are located on Venice Beach, a nice, safe and fun area. It is a small, clean, and friendly hostel with dorms and private rooms.
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€26.91ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
25.74km from city centre
ITH Los Angeles Beach Hostel is located near the beach and the Los Angeles airport LAX. Located close to many bars and restaurants. The famous Lighthouse is located next to the hostel.
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€33.948th & Ardmore
5.49km from city centre
8th & Ardmore is located in the heart of Los Angeles and hosts a number of amenities including a shared kitchen, indoor/outdoor dining area, secured parking, and free WiFi. We offer shared 6 and 8 person dorm rooms for , men, women and mixed gender guests,...
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€16.92The Steady
5.88km from city centre
The Steady is centrally located in East Hollywood, on the border of trendy Silverlake and bustling Koreatown.
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€26.64The Wilshire Metro
7.19km from city centre
Well set in Los Angeles, Crenshaw Wilshire Hostel offers private and shared accommodation with the best rates.
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€18.66STAY OPEN Venice Beach
22.6km from city centre
Well set in Los Angeles, Stay Open Venice offers accommodation with competitive prices.
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€75.96Burlington Hostel
3.67km from city centre
Experience LA's best from Burlington Hostel, just 2 km from Staples Center. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen make your stay comfortable and budget-friendly.
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€30.39Haven Coliving - Venice Beach
20.16km from city centre
LAX, just 10 km away, welcomes you. Explore iconic spots like Santa Monica Pier (5 km), Abbot Kinney Blvd (2 km), and the vibrant Venice Beach Boardwalk (1 km).
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€40.80Ostel | South Central
3.98km from city centre
Ostel | South Central is the ideal launchpad for discovering Los Angeles, designed with backpackers, stud
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€30.39PodShare Hollywood
9.6km from city centre
PodShare is an incubator, not a hostel.
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€34.73Seasun Hostel
33.12km from city centre
Seasun Hostel in Los Angeles offers a fun and comfortable stay with great amenities, including an outdoor pool, shared kitchen, and easy access to top attractions.
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€33.86Libra Hotel
6.17km from city centre
Libra Hotel is a Traveler’s Hotel - Guests must show out of State ID, International Passport, and/
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€16.82Normandie Hostel
7.08km from city centre
Capitol Records Building is a mere 3.3 km away, while the famous Dolby Theater awaits at 4.6 km. Immerse yourself in the entertainment vibe of Hollywood, with the legendary Hollywood Bowl just a short 4.9 km journey.
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€30.39Artist Housing
1.73km from city centre
1-night minimum stay. Attractively located in Los Angeles, Artist Housing DTLA is perfect for first-time
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€17.36PodShare Arts District
0.76km from city centre
In PodShare Arts District pods have all the amenities of a hotel room with the comfort of a social travel experience.
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€43.41Podshare East Hollywood
6.35km from city centre
Podshare East Hollywood offers affordable housing in urban cities (for travelers, temps and people moving to the city) so we custom build pods as a model for adaptive re-use of space.
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€43.41Cultura Homes on Western
6.68km from city centre
Welcome to Cultura Homes, a warm and inviting retreat just steps away from the University of Southern Cal
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€25.18Ostel | Figueroa Corridor
4.11km from city centre
Ostel | Figueroa Corridor is your ideal launchpad for Los Angeles adventures—perfect for backpackers, s
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€30.39Forty First Place – Boutique Hostel
6.25km from city centre
Nestled in the heart of South Los Angeles, Forty First Place offers an ideal location for travelers looking to explore the city’s iconic attractions.
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Fruit Hostel
3.61km from city centre
Fruit Hostel in Los Angeles presents an elegant and refined 5-star adults-only retreat, designed to offer
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€17.36Cultura Homes
6.68km from city centre
Located in the heart of Los Angeles, Cultura Homes on Western offers a comfortable and social stay just m
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€29.52The Art Nook Creative Room
10.19km from city centre
Step into THE ART NOOK, a vibrant hostel nestled right on Hollywood Boulevard in the heart of Hollywood,
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Libra Hotel
6.17km from city centre
From€16.74
Orange Drive Hostel
10.72km from city centre
From€31.09
Banana Bungalow West Hollywood
11.44km from city centre
From€25.91
HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica
23.76km from city centre
From€31.09
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
25.74km from city centre
From€28.30
Banana Bungalow Hollywood
8.9km from city centre
From€25.05
The Venice Beach Hostel
20.8km from city centre
From€26.77
Freehand Los Angeles
1.52km from city centre
From€22.15
STAY OPEN Venice Beach
22.6km from city centre
From€75.57
Samesun Venice Beach
22.45km from city centre
From€26.66
Samesun Hollywood
10.43km from city centre
From€29.15
The Rumi
5.99km from city centre
From€18.34
PodShare Hollywood
9.6km from city centre
From€34.55
Burlington Hostel
3.67km from city centre
From€30.23
8th & Ardmore
5.49km from city centre
From€16.83
About Los Angeles
🌴 Hostels in Los Angeles for Solo Travellers: Hollywood Dreams, Beach Vibes & Taco Trucks
Los Angeles in 2026? Bigger, weirder, and more spread out than you think. LA's not one city — it's dozens of neighborhoods each with their own vibe. From Venice Beach skaters to Hollywood tourists to Silver Lake hipsters, there's a scene for everyone. And yes, the tacos really are that good. Just budget time for traffic.
🏠 Where to Stay in Los Angeles
LA hostels cluster around beach areas and Hollywood. Hostelworld.com lists over 31 Hostels in Los Angeles — reviewed by 46178 travellers navigating the sprawl. Find:
- Beach-adjacent dorms and Hollywood Boulevard private rooms
- Pool parties, taco tours, and organized hikes to the Hollywood Sign
- Venice Beach volleyball, Santa Monica sunset sessions
- Common areas where everyone's either chasing dreams or recovering from them
Your LA hostel is your home base in the chaos — and where you'll meet fellow dreamers and wanderers.
🏆 Top Hostels to Stay in Los Angeles in 2026
These spots get consistent love from Hostelworld.com travellers:
- HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica – ★ 9.44/10 – HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica
- Banana Bungalow Hollywood – ★ 8.92/10 – Banana Bungalow Hollywood
🗺️ Neighbourhoods to Explore
- Venice Beach – Boardwalk circus, street performers, and beach culture
- Santa Monica – Classic pier, Third Street Promenade, and sunset walks
- Hollywood – Walk of Fame (overrated but mandatory), Griffith Observatory
- Silver Lake/Echo Park – Hipster havens with vintage shops and cool cafés
Pro tip: Free parking at beaches ends around 10am. Arrive early or take the bus.
🚌 Getting Around Los Angeles
- From LAX: FlyAway bus to Union Station or Uber/Lyft everywhere
- Metro: Limited but improving. Good for Hollywood-DTLA-Santa Monica
- Bus: Extensive but slow. Budget 2x your estimated travel time
- Bike: Great along the beach path. Inland is car territory
- Car rental: Honestly the best way to really explore LA
💬 Why Los Angeles?
With 46178 reviews from travellers who've figured out LA, this city rewards those who stay awhile. It's not love at first sight — it's a slow burn. But once you find your neighborhoods, your taco spots, and your beach routine, LA clicks. The hostel scene brings together people chasing something, which makes for great stories.
"LA's overwhelming at first. My hostel helped me figure it out. Venice Beach sunsets, Griffith hikes, and tacos that changed my life. Give it time — LA grows on you."
— Sofia, Argentina
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