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HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Santa Monica Beach

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Lobby
Front of property
Lobby
Courtyard
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$251
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

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

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

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

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Double Room

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only, Ensuite

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Third Street Promenade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ocean Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Monica Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Monica Pier - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Venice Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

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 near Santa Monica Beach
A short walk from Santa Monica Pier, HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel provides a terrace, a library and laundry facilities. In addition to a fireplace in reception and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk and ATM/banking services
  • Beach towels, a vending machine and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 262 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

Alcohol is not permitted at this property
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

Is HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 12 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel on 21 Jul 2025 start from NZ$251.16, 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.

How much is parking at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

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.

What time is check-out at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Santa Monica, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier. Venice Beach is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away. Downtown Santa Monica Station is 7 minutes by foot and 17th Street/SMC Station is 25 minutes.

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HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 480 out of 746 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 746 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 746 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 746 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 746 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

10/10

Fantastic location and great facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

highly recommended especially for solo travellers
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

I really liked the location and the ability to book private rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Super nice people
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

It was a very easy process and very safe, would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

The best hostel in LA I just love everything I’ll probably be back there
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10

I liked it because it is in a super convenient area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

It was just what I needed for an unexpected extra day in LA
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

I loved it, such lovely people and in an amazing location. Was also vey clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very clean and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

So good! I will chooes this hostel again definitely if I visit santa monica.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

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

Perfect price for a stay in LA.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Cheap and chearfull served a purpose
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

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

Really really nice hostel , very well kept , friendly staff, easy checkin!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10

Our room, the AC was leaking water. Our bed was completely wet instead of upgrading us. They downgraded us and did not give us a discount.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10

great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

very nice at a good price
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

love the atmosphere and breakfast is great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

A nice place to stay and hangout with fellow travellers
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

I really enjoyed my stay at HI Santa Monica. The women’s dorm felt safe and clean and welcoming. Bathrooms were clean and well maintained. Breakfast was a great bonus! Area is close to a ton of stuff including metro and major bus stops, but walking around late at night as a solo women felt a little uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Eveything was great! Thanks😊
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025