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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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Fridge, microwave
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Courtyard
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
  • Santa Monica Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Santa Monica Pier
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Venice Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 10-Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Private Queen, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Queen, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Private Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, 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 - 0.0 miles
  • Ocean Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Monica Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Monica Pier - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Venice Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Santa Monica Whaler - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Meat On Ocean - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Water Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde King's Head - ‬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. 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

  • No onsite parking available
  • Street parking available

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

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 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.

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 Sep 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel on Sep 15, 2025 start from $149.0, 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 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 497 out of 765 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 765 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 765 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 765 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 765 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

James JDA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and chearfull served a purpose
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadeep

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very easy process and very safe, would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Santa Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Chillen
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the location and the ability to book private rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

Amazing hostel 1 block from the ocean--a must!

The hostel was absolutely amazing--100% clean and very nice and "newish". They provided a wonderful breakfast each morning, and I was able to go to the open mike and comedy nights which was fun. Everyone was respectful and lovely. I can't say enough about the location and my overall experience, I will be back:)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Rowdy drunk roommates and rude service.

The Hostel booked my trip 1 week ago with no problem. Then on second trip says they can’t take Los Angeles residents and needed to cancel and refund. Rep was so nonchalant about their error as if travelers can just simply go to a new Hostel. Why did they let the reservation happen a week ago? Why did they let the second booking happen days ago? The room was clean but rowdy drunk people and very rude, talking loud and noisy thru night.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

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

The best stay in a hostel

It so nice because the workers are very friendly and you get to meet alot of people from all over the world,and hang out with them one thing i really love from this hostel was that there is always event's for each day that you stay there,so there is always something to do!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved it, such lovely people and in an amazing location. Was also vey clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a woman traveling alone, I felt safe and comfortable. Everything is well organized, from security to housekeeping.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bahareh

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, it was a good stay. I felt like the staff could of been nicer but that is my personal assessment I guess.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for personal business and clean, spacious, safe facility.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked it because it is in a super convenient area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property at a reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Radek

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025