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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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A spacious courtyard with a central fountain, seating areas, and string lights.
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A brick building with a white door and arched windows.
An art gallery with brick walls, arched windows, and a wooden floor.
A modern living room with a fireplace, blue walls, and contemporary furniture.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
  • Place, Third Street Promenade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Monica Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Monica Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Private Queen, Ensuite

A bedroom with a large bed, a bunk bed, a desk, and a blue door.

Private Queen, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wardrobe, and a window with a view.

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wardrobe, and a window with a view.

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in All-Gender 10-Bed Dorm Ensuite

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wardrobe, and a window with a view.

Bed in All-Gender 10-Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wardrobe, and a window with a view.

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden floor, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a door with a window, and a wall-mounted bag.

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wardrobe, and a window with a view.

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wardrobe, and a window with a view.

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wardrobe, and a window with a view.

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Private Twin Room

A room with two beds, a table with a backpack, a bicycle, and a window with a view.

Private Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a bed, a window, and a lamp.

Private Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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. Venice Beach and Venice Beach Boardwalk are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Third Street Promenade - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Monica Place - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Monica Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ocean Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Monica Pier - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 7 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 20 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Din Tai Fung - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Espresso Cielo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪LouLou Santa Monica - ‬3 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. 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
  • 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
  • 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 25 per day)

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 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 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 25.00 per day (100 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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. 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.

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 15.6 mi (42-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 Jul 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel on Aug 12, 2026 start from $160, 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.

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 does not offer free breakfast.

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 638 out of 942 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 942 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 942 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 942 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 942 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Begimai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean / Comfortable / Perfect location / Helpfull stuff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, central location, plenty of good facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hsiu yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Camila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place !! Thank you so much !
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shahriyar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are friendly and there is 24-hour coffee and tea courtesy, bathrooms and showers are very clean and towels are there. It's close to the beach and tour buses and Boston stations. And hotel visitors are nice people to mostly tourists from other countries and for me they were French guys which were awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was great at check in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and bathroom, kind staff, free events, not noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

logan

Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant. Smooth check-in. Respectful guests.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sihan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Business friendly, clean and convenient bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ana Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Awesome people
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place is fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Saurabh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room | Staff | Business-friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Awesome staff. Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
S=(🗳️🍄Good .. tank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Clean. Comfy bunks. Huge kitchen!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Torey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay, relaxing peaceful hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
E train
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Things are well maintained and professional. However, disappointing they no longer offer breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stellar, first time staying at a hostel and I was very impressed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sadie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good location, solid amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff! Great amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hostel I’ve ever stayed in!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience, all super clean, a very safe location and staff was helpful at all times 24/7. If I come back to LA I will definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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