Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal) - 31 min drive
Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 34 min drive
Van Nuys, CA (VNY) - 37 min drive
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 51 min drive
Los Angeles Union Station - 18 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
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
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. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, University of California, Los Angeles and Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Downtown Santa Monica Station is 7 minutes away.
Languages
English, Spanish
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
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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
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
No onsite parking
Street parking available
Other information
Smoke-free property
No alcohol allowed onsite
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
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
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, 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.
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.
Is parking offered on site at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel?
No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.
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.
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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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 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2024
Bruce
Bruce, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 30, 2024
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2024
Excellent!
The hotels are costly, and I've stayed in a Santa Barbara Hostel before. It was an excellent stay! (No one was in my room that night; therefore, I used my CPAP.)
neal
neal, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 20, 2024
Sergey
Sergey, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2024
Keri
Keri, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 13, 2024
Iman
Iman, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2024
Marsha
Marsha, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2024
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2024
SERGIO
SERGIO, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2024
Hana
Hana, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2024
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2024
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.
Kellie
Kellie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2024
Kellie
Kellie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2024
Samantha
Samantha, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 18, 2024
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2024
China
China, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 11, 2024
The facility was great, one of the best I've been to in recent times.
but the beds were super creaky making it difficult to sleep through the night without making a sound
Shlok
Shlok, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 10, 2024
Don’t remember the last time I climbed into the top bunk. I’m not the social butterfly, so I mainly stayed to my room or the library. I will consider staying here again the next time
Kalynn
Kalynn, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2024
Very professional staff and great location near the main tourist attractions
Roberto
Roberto, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2024
Clean rooms, amazing staff, pleasant breakfast and perfect location!!! Also best price in LA
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 4, 2024
Rebecca
Rebecca, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2024
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2024
Didn’t spend too much time there but it was clean and just a fun place to be with other fellow travelers. Definitely recommend if you just need somewhere to sleep for a few days.