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5.0 out of 5

"A very affordable option right in the heart of Santa Monica " More

By a verified traveler on Wed 18 Oct 2023

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Hotel Description

Hostel near Santa Monica Beach in 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).

Free breakfast

Free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden are available at this hostel. Enjoy the free continental breakfast each morning. A business center, a lobby fireplace, and a communal living room are also on offer.

Private Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$131* Per night/room Apr 14 - Apr 15

Private Queen, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

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Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

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Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

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HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews

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Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

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5 out of 5
A very affordable option right in the heart of Santa Monica

Posted by on Oct 18, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Dec 31, 2023 by AGM

We are sincerely happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to your potential return. Thank you for choosing to mention your positive experience at HI Santa Monica. Safe travels!

5 out of 5

Posted by on Oct 30, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Nov 5, 2019 by Guest Services Manager

Thank you for staying with us and for your feedback, have a good day!

Property Features

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 tour/ticket assistance 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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Metro station: Downtown Santa Monica Station (0.6 km / 0.4 mi)

Room Amenities

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.

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer available
  • Air conditioning

Food & Drink

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time ends at 11:00 AM
  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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.

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

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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. 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.

  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Security system
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Smoke detector
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Alcohol isn't allowed at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.