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HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Santa Monica Beach in Santa Monica

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HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

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Front of property
Courtyard
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Lobby sitting area

Overview of HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

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Map
1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
  • Popular LocationThird Street Promenade1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Monica Beach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Monica Pier7 min walk
  • AirportLos Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)31 min drive

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 10-Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Private Queen, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Queen, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Monica

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Santa Monica hostel, you'll find Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier. Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Place are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Third Street Promenade - 1 min walk
  • Santa Monica Place - 2 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
  • Starbucks - 3 min walk
  • SUGARFISH | Santa Monica - 2 min walk
  • Water Grill - 2 min walk

About this property

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

Hostel near Santa Monica Beach in Santa Monica
WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is available daily. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel.

This Santa Monica hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 262 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1990
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel offers 262 accommodations with air conditioning. This Santa Monica hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 available

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't allowed at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel.
  • 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

How close is HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel to the airport?

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel is 15.7 mi (34-min drive) away from the Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 1, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel on May 22, 2024 start from $175.5, excluding 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.

Does HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel.

How close is HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is a short 6-minute walk from Santa Monica Beach and 1.8 mi (11-min drive) from Venice Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel offer free breakfast?

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Hollywood Park Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel have a pool?

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel does not have a pool.

Does HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel to downtown Santa Monica?

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel is 0.1 mi away from Santa Monica.

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 566 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 566 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 566 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 566 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 566 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antonella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent option in Santa Mónica. Personal is super kind, the place is extremely cleaned (specially bathrooms).
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first time staying at a hostel and was traveling alone. The staff was very helpful and I felt very safe staying here and everyone was very nice that I met. Free Breakfast was an unexpected nice bonus. Would definitely stay again if I were in Santa Monica.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing and beautiful
The stay at the Hostel was amazing, there are many people from all over the world, literally a min walk to the beach, the beds was so comfortable, the kitchen was crazy big, and the fireplace was beautiful, I will book this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

My stay.
The reception staff was friendly and gave complete instructions on the rules, etc. Very clean and close to transportation by rail or bus.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Juliana

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Definitely worth it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kit May

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

KAILASH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property with metro close by and Santa monica pier which is also cloeby
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023