HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

Property class: 2
City-center hostel within easy reach of Santa Monica Beach

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HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier. Also, University of California, Los Angeles and Westwood Village are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Downtown Santa Monica Station is 7 minutes away.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Communal living room
  • ATM/banking services

Feel at home (4)

  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
$113 nightly
The total price is $130
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

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

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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

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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

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About the neighborhood

Map
1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90401

What's nearby

  • Third Street Promenade - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Palisades Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Santa Monica Place - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Monica Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Monica Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal) - 40 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 42 min drive
  • Van Nuys, CA (VNY) - 51 min drive
  • Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) - 65 min drive
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 67 min drive
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 20 min drive
  • Van Nuys Station - 22 min drive
  • Glendale Transportation Center - 25 min drive
  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 7 min walk
  • 17th Street/SMC Station - 25 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Din Tai Fung - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Espresso Cielo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Barney's Beanery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

  • HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier. Also, University of California, Los Angeles and Westwood Village are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Downtown Santa Monica Station is 7 minutes away.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 262 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
    • Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Offsite parking within 100 ft (USD 25.00 per day)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol allowed onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1990
  • ATM/banking
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs USD 25.00 per day (100 ft away)

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
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.

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

Does HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Hollywood Park Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel like?

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel is in Downtown Santa Monica, a short 7-minute walk from Downtown Santa Monica Station and 6 minutes' walk from Santa Monica Beach.

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Reviews

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property is located in a fantastic location for both the beach and exploring the town, with many reviewers mentioning its proximity to Santa Monica beach. (23 reviews)
  • Public transportation to the airport was quick and easy from the airport or train station. (4 reviews)
  • Parking is secure and available at a decent price, located either in front of the property or in a nearby gated lot. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

A clean and comfortable hostel. It’s nice that there are separate bathrooms for women. A really good location close to everything.
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10/10 Exceptional

All good.Excellent location
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10/10 Exceptional

Private room- clean, spacious and comfortable. Parking- right in front and decent price. Bathrooms- very clean & spacious. Staff- friendly and helpful. I enjoyed my stay very much.
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8/10 Very good

Great location and very friendly atmosphere. The hostel was clean, safe, and close to the beach and restaurants.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, comfy and clean with everything you need for an affordable but completely satisfactory and enjoyable stay in LA. Will recommend to all friends and family visiting.
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8/10 Very good

Overall a great hostel. Staff is there all the time to answer questions, feels very safe and everything is clean. My only note is that the bunk beds don’t have curtains like lots of other hostels, so the privacy could be improved
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8/10 Very good

It was very nice and in a great location. There were many options for meeting people and a communal area with a pool table and kitchen. The restrooms were clean and the room had a comfortable bed.
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10/10 Exceptional

That was my first experience for solo trip and Hi Hostel is the best place to stay. They provide good facilities and accessible to the tourists attractions.
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8/10 Very good

Close to the beach
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean / Comfortable / Perfect location / Helpfull stuff
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place, central location, plenty of good facilities.
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8/10 Very good

This was our first time staying in a Hostel. We chose a double room for just us and had the space needed. It was not luxurious or a large room, but everthing was clean, had what we needed, and we would stay again! Every employee was very nice.
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6/10 Good

Very good location. Friendly Staff. Bathrooms were not very clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was great at check in
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, safe, friendly welcoming environment. There were activities you can sign up for. I signed up for a pub crawl and met a lot of great travelers.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms and bathroom, kind staff, free events, not noisy.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room | Staff | Business-friendly
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10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant. Smooth check-in. Respectful guests.
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10/10 Exceptional

I enjoyed my stay, relaxing peaceful hostel.
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8/10 Very good

good location, solid amenities.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location and great facilities
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff! Great amenities.
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10/10 Exceptional

Affordable rates, nice staff, and excellent locations. My go to hotel in LA
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean bathrooms large locker Nice relaxing courtyard Large kitchen Very nice facility I will stay again