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Stay Open

2.0 star property
Fun on the beach, near Santa Monica Pier

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Stay Open Hostel, near Venice Beach Boardwalk, offers a lively atmosphere. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, practical coworking areas, and on-site laundry. Previous travelers consistently praise the helpful multilingual staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
Rooftop terrace

On the beach

This hostel is located on the beach. Head outdoors and bask in the sun on the white sand beach.

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Room options

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Tonight

Sept 21 - Sept 22
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Tomorrow

Sept 22 - Sept 23
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Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Shower/bath combination
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Shower/bath combination
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
11 Brooks Ave, Venice, CA, 90291

What's nearby

  • Venice Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Venice Beach Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Muscle Beach Venice - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Monica Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Monica Pier - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • 17th Street/SMC Station - 7 min drive
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 24 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Abalona Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Sidewalk Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Figtree's Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Por Favor - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Stay Open

Hostel near Venice Beach
Close to Venice Beach Boardwalk, Stay Open provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a TV in reception
  • 1 meeting room, a water dispenser and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, coworking spaces and a computer station
Room features
All guest rooms at Stay Open boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
More amenities include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Host will greet you, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Stay Open Venice
Stay Open Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Stay Open Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Venice

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay Open pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stay Open?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Stay Open?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Stay Open?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stay Open located?

Nestled on the beach, this Venice hostel is just steps away from Venice Beach Boardwalk and Venice Beach. Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Stay Open Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is friendly and helpful, the location is perfect and the place is nice clean and enjoyable. 100% recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal experience staying here, definitely staying here the next time I come visit LA.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Francisco

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You have to remove your own sheets and pillow covers at the end of your stay and you can't check in after 11pm. Plenty of storage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jade ( Greg )

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
I was told I had to eat cold food. I won’t stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

My stars say it for me
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

YUKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても綺麗で静か、広々とした場所でした。目の前がビーチで、最高です。スタッフも気さくで親切、洗濯機やシャンプーなどのアメニティも完備。おすすめです。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location for Venice Beach
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying here. Different for sure. Nice people all around. Quiet. The property is well maintained and managed. Perfect for the solo traveler.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Resa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Kid Cypher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wish they had there own parking it’s expensive to pay to park
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

SYED

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

ghaeis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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