HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, a short walk to Santa Monica Beach
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Lobby
Front of property
Lobby
Fireplace
Courtyard

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$236
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

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Air conditioning
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite

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Air conditioning
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Private Queen, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Private Twin Room

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Air conditioning
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Ensuite

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Air conditioning
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
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About the area

Map
1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90401

What's nearby

  • Third Street Promenade - 1 min walk
  • Ocean Avenue - 3 min walk
  • Santa Monica Beach - 6 min walk
  • Santa Monica Pier - 7 min walk
  • Venice Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 7 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 18 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Go Greek Yogurt - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Santa Monica Whaler - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Meat On Ocean - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Espresso Cielo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Pizza - ‬2 min walk

About this property

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

Hostel near Santa Monica Beach
A short walk from Santa Monica Pier, HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and a library. In addition to laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a vending machine
  • A TV in reception, tour/ticket information and a water dispenser
  • A billiards/pool table, a 24-hour front desk and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 262 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 100 mi (160.9 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

Alcohol is not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hostelling International Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
Hostelling International Los Angeles Santa Monica
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica
HI Santa Monica Hostel
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel Santa Monica

Frequently asked questions

Is HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel on 5 Jan 2025 start from AU$235.73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Santa Monica, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier. Venice Beach is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away. Downtown Santa Monica Station is 7 minutes by foot and 17th Street/SMC Station is 25 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 416 out of 661 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 661 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 661 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 661 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 661 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ayano

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amadara, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this hostel as I needed a place to crash for a night due to plans changing last-minute and I was pleasantly surprised the experience was even better than I imagined! A nice, quiet, clean place to stay within walking distance of a mall, lots of places to eat, and Santa Monica Beach/pier. They even had things like towels and beach toys you could borrow for free which I thought was really nice! I was in a shared female bunk room but during my stay there was only one other person there and they left early, so I practically had the place to myself. I appreciated the courtyard and living areas/work spaces scattered throughout the property. Staff were kind and helpful. You can store a bag for $5 after your stay which I didn't mind paying because it was worth the peace of mind. I wouldn't have minded staying here for a few days if I had to. Felt very safe for a female solo traveler. I'll definitely be back if I need a cheap place to crash in LA!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

shahrzad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GOOD
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

shahrzad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
IT WAS SO GOOD
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

naga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice place to stay and hangout with fellow travellers
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly and organized. Bag drop off was nice!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best hostel for this price I have ever seen! Especially considering that it is so close to the beach and pier. The last hostel I went to at this price was basically a homeless shelter.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nurul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
love the atmosphere and breakfast is great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Didn’t like that I paid the same price or more for the same bed without ever getting a new towel or new sheets. The rooms are hot and you’re not supposed to open the door. No curtains for the bed, so limited privacy. The laundry machines only take quarters so be prepared to use the atm then break a 20 into 5s at the front desk then break that 5 into 20 quarters for your laundry. Great spot if you like being treated like a middle schooler at summer camp. No drinking even in your own single room which the price was $200 for one night. Also, don’t drink on the street because it’s illegal. If you’re at this place make sure you only drink the massively over priced alcohol at the bars. 👍💯 Also, I hope you like sarcastic, nosy management and janitors! Thanks for the blanket, hope it wasn’t too much of an inconvenience.😉
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly check-in staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silmara

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Metin

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matisse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to visite Venice - LA and California Breakfast is perfect to start the day
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms were very clean and the room was very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
pretty clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe building and friendly surrounding
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

nathalia

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

China

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shlok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility was great, one of the best I've been to in recent times. but the beds were super creaky making it difficult to sleep through the night without making a sound
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kalynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Don’t remember the last time I climbed into the top bunk. I’m not the social butterfly, so I mainly stayed to my room or the library. I will consider staying here again the next time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto, Coachella

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very professional staff and great location near the main tourist attractions
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, amazing staff, pleasant breakfast and perfect location!!! Also best price in LA
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
2.0