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HI Monterey - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey

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Dining
Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
778 Hawthorne Street, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Lovers Point
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

3 Person Private Room -- One Double Bed and One Set of Bunk Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

16-Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

8-bed women's dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

4 Person Private Room--Two sets of bunks (twins mattresses)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

7-Bed Men's Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

5 Person Private Room -- One Double Bed, One Single Bed, One Set of Bunk Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Monterey

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this New Monterey hostel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Monterey Bay Aquarium and 2 miles (3 km) of Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary. Monterey County Fairgrounds is within 6 miles (10 km) and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cannery Row - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lovers Point - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 6 min walk
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monterey Bay Aquarium - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gianni's Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sea Harvest - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

HI Monterey - Hostel

Hostel near Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey
Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at HI Monterey - Hostel. Free self parking is available.
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
HI Monterey - Hostel offers 6 accommodations with air conditioning. Beds feature Tempur-Pedic mattresses. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Club Card: USD 4 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Guests who do not present a Hostelling International membership card will be charged a club card fee of USD 4 per person, per night at check-in, payable to the hostel.

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
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.

Guests 17 years of age and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Guests 8 years of age and under cannot be accommodated in shared dormitories.
The maximum length of stay at this property is 6 days per 30 day period.

Property is also known as

HI Monterey Hostel
Hostel HI Monterey
HI Monterey
HI Monterey - Hostel Monterey
HI Monterey - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
HI Monterey - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Monterey

Frequently asked questions

How close is HI Monterey - Hostel to the airport?

HI Monterey - Hostel is 4.5 mi (14-min drive) away from the Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does HI Monterey - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at HI Monterey - Hostel.

How close is HI Monterey - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is a short 7-minute walk from McAbee Beach and 14-minute walk from San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does HI Monterey - Hostel offer free breakfast?

HI Monterey - Hostel offers free continental breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at HI Monterey - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at HI Monterey - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at HI Monterey - Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does HI Monterey - Hostel have a pool?

HI Monterey - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does HI Monterey - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is HI Monterey - Hostel to downtown Monterey?

HI Monterey - Hostel is 1.1 mi away from Monterey.

HI Monterey - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathrooms and showers were very clean so was the room I slept in When I arrived I was told I needed to buy a daily membership to the hostel which was not on the website or not very clear enough and I was told if I want to lock up my valuables I needed to supply my own lock ( of course they did offer to sell me one ) that was never stated on the website so I had to carry around my valuables with me wherever I went
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good hotel

Good hotel near Monterey.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Cons and pros of hostels. Clean but limiting.

Additional fee for not being a member. Strict prohibition of water or food in rooms. Shared refrigerator. Squeeky metal bed frames. Some mattresses dip in the middle, uncomfortable. Shared bathrooms, so have to walk out room at night to use. Good breakfast. Clean up your own linens. Staff attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Find!

for a US Hostel it was a great find!!! Very thoughtful and well designed. Welcoming and a diverse group of people. Safe, Clean and enviromentally thoughtful! Great Place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

It was a good stay! Def enjoyed it. Good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

brian

Good but not for me

Not my type of travel stay. Eventhough I got the Suite, the service was not what I expected. Rules for the hostel with eating only in dining room, clean up dishes and utensils after uses, and no food in the bedroom are new to me. They also have Quite Time reserved from 11pm to 6am but the openings of the front doors and kids running can be heard loudly in my room. The front desk check-in was friendly. My kids like the bunkbeds but the other beds are Ok. Overall the stay was OK since It was a hostel experience that I never had besides Hotel Overall Services.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

The hostel has a wonderful atmosphere and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly, warm, clean, comfortable

Extremely helpful and attentive service, clean, quiet,, comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Very nice- clean, comfortable, friendly staff. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

richard

Nice facility. Great location. My only criticism is the baths. There are few and depressing. But clean!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome Stay at HI Monterey

An awesome place, very clean and nicely managed. They provide a nice breakfast! This is an amazing place that helped me to make new friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Meredith, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, clean facilities, and a wonderful location. Would definitely recommend staying here. They even made pancakes for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, very clean and really helpfull staff! No doubt I would stay here again :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

KZ, New York.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

friendly staff n close to beach n aquarium.

Hot pancakes n toast butter, milk n cereal n organic tea my family enjoyed it. Bathroom n shower were also very clean. Will definitely recommend others.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place close to Cannery Row
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paige, Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hostel first timer

This was my first time staying in a hostel. It was great. I will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My first hostel stay.

Comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a really great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great staff, great experience.

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful!

I always love HI properties and this one was no different! Awesome staff, great location, delicious complimentary breakfast. I’ll be back.

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Excellent hostel

For a hostel stay, the atmosphere and facilities were good. Didn't get chance to sample breakfast as it didn't start early enough for us to get to our whale watching trip. (Cocos restaurant a short walk away open from 6am so not a problem). Short walk to cannery row. Comfortable large lounge (we were invited to join in a showing of star wars complete with popcorn when we arrived) Shame the ladies toilets were so far from our quiet private room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Luca, modena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very conveniently located

The hostel is very conveniently located close to Cannery Raw and the Acquarium of Monterey. It has a parking and the common area is cozy. Breakfast is included. Showers and restrooms are clean, but be aware they are just 2. In high demand season the waiting can be pretty long
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018