Hostels in Los Angeles

By going with a hostel, you can cut your spending on accommodations and save more of your money for exploring during your trip. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its theatres and entertainment venues.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget prices and a social environment.

Ready to book a hostel? These top picks have the best reviews from our travellers and could be a good place to start looking: The Rumi Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Wilshire - Western Station. Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi and a shared/communal kitchen. You’ll find towels, lockers and hairdryers in all rooms. Normandie Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Hollywood Boulevard. You can take advantage of free WiFi and laundry facilities at this property. Burlington Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Los Angeles Convention Center. Property features include free WiFi and a picnic area. HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier. Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find towels, lockers and linens in all rooms. Samesun Hollywood - Hostel - Located steps from Hollywood Boulevard. Property features include free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers and free toiletries.

If you’re hoping to find a low-cost place to stay in Los Angeles, one of Expedia’s 45 hostels could be a great choice for you.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and September, with an average temperature of 23°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for Los Angeles is 337 mm.

Overall, Los Angeles is known for its theatres, live music and museums. Major attractions include Crypto.com Arena, Dodger Stadium and Hollywood Walk of Fame. Get out into nature with places such as Venice Beach, Santa Monica Beach and Pershing Square. Cultural attractions include Hollywood Bowl, Kia Forum and The Broad.

Keep this information about transit options in Los Angeles in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal), located 10 mi (16.1 km) away. An alternative is Los Angeles Intl. (LAX), located 11.2 mi (18.1 km) away. Once you’re on the ground, you might want to use public transport to get around. You can take advantage of metro transport at Pershing Square Station, 7th Street - Metro Center Station and Grand Avenue Arts/Bunker Hill Station. To check out more of the area, hop on a train at Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Cal State Station or Glendale Transportation Center.