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HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, a short walk to Santa Monica Beach

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Lobby
Courtyard
Lobby
Fireplace
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$186
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

Explore the area

Map
1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
  • Third Street Promenade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Santa Monica Place
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Ocean Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Private Queen, Ensuite

Private Queen, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Double Room

Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only, Ensuite

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Santa Monica

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel puts you in the heart of Santa Monica, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Downtown Santa Monica hostel include University of California, Los Angeles and Westwood Village.
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What's nearby

  • Third Street Promenade - 1 min walk
  • Santa Monica Place - 2 min walk
  • Santa Monica Beach - 6 min walk
  • Santa Monica Pier - 7 min walk
  • Venice Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Go Greek Yogurt - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Santa Monica Whaler - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Meat On Ocean - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Espresso Cielo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Pizza - ‬2 min walk

About this property

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, a short walk to Santa Monica Beach
WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is available daily. 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
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1990
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel offers 262 accommodations with air conditioning. This Santa Monica hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 fire extinguisher, 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 on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel?

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel on 24 Feb 2025 start from AU$186.23, 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.

Are there any beaches close to HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel?

Yep, HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel is a short 6-minute walk from Santa Monica Beach.

Does HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental breakfast is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel?

No, HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 425 out of 675 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 675 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 675 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 675 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 675 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sergey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best hostel for this price I have ever seen! Especially considering that it is so close to the beach and pier. The last hostel I went to at this price was basically a homeless shelter.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nurul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
love the atmosphere and breakfast is great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Iman

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Didn’t like that I paid the same price or more for the same bed without ever getting a new towel or new sheets. The rooms are hot and you’re not supposed to open the door. No curtains for the bed, so limited privacy. The laundry machines only take quarters so be prepared to use the atm then break a 20 into 5s at the front desk then break that 5 into 20 quarters for your laundry. Great spot if you like being treated like a middle schooler at summer camp. No drinking even in your own single room which the price was $200 for one night. Also, don’t drink on the street because it’s illegal. If you’re at this place make sure you only drink the massively over priced alcohol at the bars. 👍💯 Also, I hope you like sarcastic, nosy management and janitors! Thanks for the blanket, hope it wasn’t too much of an inconvenience.😉
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly check-in staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silmara

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

SERGIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Metin

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matisse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to visite Venice - LA and California Breakfast is perfect to start the day
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms were very clean and the room was very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
pretty clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe building and friendly surrounding
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

nathalia

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed at this hostel many many times over the years and it is still fantastic! super clean, really friendly staff nice atmosphere. you get a free breakfast, it’s Nothing fancy but it does the trick. I’ve never had an issue staying here. I highly recommended it! My only Disappointment in my last stay after paying for 3 nights I needed to put my bags in storage for less than two hours, and they wanted to charge me for that.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

China

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024