2019
3rd, Best Large Hostel Chain
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It gets our thumbs up for consistently high guest reviews.
Hostelworld says
If you’re staying in Los Angeles, you want to be where the beautiful people are – and that’s by the beach. It’s quick and easy to find from LAX airport and only a block from the golden Santa Monica sands, so you can start to sun yourself instantly amongst the impossibly perfect and tanned Californians. There are plenty of activities organised at the hostel itself, along with being close to the famed bar crawl routes. The hostel desk can also help you with tours of the Hollywood Walk of Fame and other attractions like Universal Studios.
Property Description
In 2021, Hostelling International became a signatory of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI), led by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Tourism Organization (WTO), in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Read about our commitments here https://www.oneplanetnetwork.org/organisations/hostelling-international
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. This popular hostel is surrounded by cafes, restaurants, shopping, and bars, and is a short walk from the famous Santa Monica Pier. When you’re ready to explore the rest of LA, just jump on the nearby Expo Line light rail for easy access to Downtown Los Angeles, or book an LA sightseeing tour or trip to Disneyland from the iconic Santa Monica Pier which is a 5 minute walk away!
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica is fully equipped with everything you need to make the most of your travels, including tons of indoor and outdoor common areas where you can relax and meet other guests.
In-hostel amenities include free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, secure luggage storage (may need to pay a fee), and everything else you need to relax and enjoy the laid-back California lifestyle with new friends.
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. This popular hostel is surrounded by cafes, restaurants, shopping, and bars, and is a short walk from the famous Santa Monica Pier. When you’re ready to explore the rest of LA, just jump on the nearby Expo Line light rail for easy access to Downtown Los Angeles, or book an LA sightseeing tour or trip to Disneyland from the iconic Santa Monica Pier which is a 5 minute walk away!
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica is fully equipped with everything you need to make the most of your travels, including tons of indoor and outdoor common areas where you can relax and meet other guests.
In-hostel amenities include free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, secure luggage storage (may need to pay a fee), and everything else you need to relax and enjoy the laid-back California lifestyle with new friends.
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Latest Reviews
Mar 16, 2023
This place is great! Lots of activities, easy to meet people, they had the cleanest facilities I have ever stayed in, the area around the hostel is also safe, there are always lots of people and no presence of a homeless population in this particular area, the light rail line further down the street takes you to downtown, this is a huge advantage if you do not have a car, otherwise it’s very hard to get around, would highly recommend
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Mar 15, 2023
Love this location! When staying in Santa Monica it’s super close to the pier and promenade. Security guard on premise and card scan entry at night. Some body odour smell in hallways at times. Bathrooms super close and new loved them. Beds were very squeaky even the slightest movement made noises because the springs rest of a plastic board. Free bagel, banana and coffee in AM is great when considering the $4 a night member fee. Reception staff were friendly. Able to keep baggage on day of check out was nice
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Mar 12, 2023
Overall the hostel is great my only two complaints are the lack of activities and the that large groups are allowed to stay. For example there was a group of 30 that stayed during the same time as my visit. The group did not interact outside of there group which Seemed like a lost opportunity to have 30 random individuals from around the world to connect with. Do not miss the Sunday bar crawl, it’s a great opportunity to make connections.
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Facilities
Free
- Linen Included
- Free City Maps
- Towels Included
- Free WiFi
General
- Wheelchair Friendly
- Security Lockers
- Key Card Access
- Common Room
- Elevator
- Bicycle Parking
- Breakfast Not Included
- Air Conditioning
- Hot Showers
- Self-Catering Facilities
- Fridge/Freezer
- Dryer
- Outdoor Terrace
- Reading Light
- Hair Dryers
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Microwave
- Washing Machine
- Covid-19 safe
Services
- Internet access
- Laundry Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- 24 Hour Reception
- ATM
- Postal Service
- Housekeeping
Entertainment
- Pool Table
- Wi-Fi
Awards
2019
2nd, Hostel Chain
2016
3rd, Best Large Hostel Chain
2015
3rd, Best Large Hostel Chain
2014
3rd, Best Large Hostel Chain
2010
2nd, Hostel Chain
HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica says
I think that what Hostelworld guests like most about our property is our cool location, just a block from Santa Monica beach and pier and a block from shopping and great restaurants at the Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Mall. The Getty Museum is just a bus ride away. Personally, I recommend that our guests visit Jinky's next door for an awesome breakfast.
For fun we have a lot of activities going on, like BBQs, pasta nights, comedy, salsa, poker nights and more. I really think we have the best of both worlds here - if you want to socialise you can join our group activities, and if you want to chill out on your own you can relax in our casual, modern, warm common areas.
Most of our guests are aged 18 to 25 and we have facilities for people with special needs or disabilities.