HI Monterey - Hostel

2.0 star property
Escape to this peaceful retreat near beautiful beaches. Enjoy your morning coffee amidst lush gardens then plan your day by exploring local landmarks.

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Dining
Interior
Aerial view
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Standard Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Tempur-Pedic bed
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

3 Person Private Room -- One Double Bed and One Set of Bunk Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Tempur-Pedic bed
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

16-Bed Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Tempur-Pedic bed
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

8-bed women's dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Tempur-Pedic bed
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

4 Person Private Room--Two sets of bunks (twins mattresses)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Tempur-Pedic bed
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

7-Bed Men's Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Tempur-Pedic bed
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

5 Person Private Room -- One Double Bed, One Single Bed, One Set of Bunk Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Tempur-Pedic bed
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
778 Hawthorne Street, Monterey, CA, 93940

What's nearby

  • Cannery Row - 5 min walk
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 6 min walk
  • Lovers Point - 2 min drive
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 3 min drive
  • Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 14 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 37 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 39 min drive
  • Monterey Station - 6 min walk
  • Salinas Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monterey Bay Aquarium - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gianni's Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sea Harvest - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

HI Monterey - Hostel

When you stay at HI Monterey - Hostel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Cannery Row and Monterey Bay Aquarium. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby kayaking and scuba diving, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Club Card: USD 4 per person, per night
Guests who do not present a Hostelling International membership card will be charged a club card fee of USD 4 per person, per night at check-in, payable to the hostel.

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Guests 17 years of age and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Guests 8 years of age and under cannot be accommodated in shared dormitories.
The maximum length of stay at this property is 6 days per 30 day period.

Also known as

HI Monterey Hostel
Hostel HI Monterey
HI Monterey
HI Monterey - Hostel Monterey
HI Monterey - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
HI Monterey - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Monterey

Frequently asked questions

Does HI Monterey - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, HI Monterey - 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 Monterey - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at HI Monterey - Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at HI Monterey - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at HI Monterey - Hostel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, kayaking, and scuba diving, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around HI Monterey - Hostel like?
HI Monterey - Hostel is a short 6-minute walk from Monterey Station and 20 minutes' walk from Monterey Bay.

HI Monterey - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The bathrooms and showers were very clean so was the room I slept in When I arrived I was told I needed to buy a daily membership to the hostel which was not on the website or not very clear enough and I was told if I want to lock up my valuables I needed to supply my own lock ( of course they did offer to sell me one ) that was never stated on the website so I had to carry around my valuables with me wherever I went
2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

good hotel
Good hotel near Monterey.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Cons and pros of hostels. Clean but limiting.
Additional fee for not being a member. Strict prohibition of water or food in rooms. Shared refrigerator. Squeeky metal bed frames. Some mattresses dip in the middle, uncomfortable. Shared bathrooms, so have to walk out room at night to use. Good breakfast. Clean up your own linens. Staff attentive.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Find!
for a US Hostel it was a great find!!! Very thoughtful and well designed. Welcoming and a diverse group of people. Safe, Clean and enviromentally thoughtful! Great Place!
Charlotte, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was a good stay! Def enjoyed it. Good facilities
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

You can not beat the breakfast. Staff is very friendly .
3-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

Good but not for me
Not my type of travel stay. Eventhough I got the Suite, the service was not what I expected. Rules for the hostel with eating only in dining room, clean up dishes and utensils after uses, and no food in the bedroom are new to me. They also have Quite Time reserved from 11pm to 6am but the openings of the front doors and kids running can be heard loudly in my room. The front desk check-in was friendly. My kids like the bunkbeds but the other beds are Ok. Overall the stay was OK since It was a hostel experience that I never had besides Hotel Overall Services.
brian, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The hostel has a wonderful atmosphere and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
Jerry, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, warm, clean, comfortable
Extremely helpful and attentive service, clean, quiet,, comfortable.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice- clean, comfortable, friendly staff. Would stay again!
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice facility. Great location. My only criticism is the baths. There are few and depressing. But clean!!!
richard, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome Stay at HI Monterey
An awesome place, very clean and nicely managed. They provide a nice breakfast! This is an amazing place that helped me to make new friends.
5-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff, clean facilities, and a wonderful location. Would definitely recommend staying here. They even made pancakes for breakfast
Meredith, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, very clean and really helpfull staff! No doubt I would stay here again :)
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

friendly staff n close to beach n aquarium.
Hot pancakes n toast butter, milk n cereal n organic tea my family enjoyed it. Bathroom n shower were also very clean. Will definitely recommend others.
KZ, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place close to Cannery Row
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hostel first timer
This was my first time staying in a hostel. It was great. I will be back!
Paige, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My first hostel stay.
Comfy
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was a really great place to stay.
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, great staff, great experience.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful!
I always love HI properties and this one was no different! Awesome staff, great location, delicious complimentary breakfast. I’ll be back.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Excellent hostel
For a hostel stay, the atmosphere and facilities were good. Didn't get chance to sample breakfast as it didn't start early enough for us to get to our whale watching trip. (Cocos restaurant a short walk away open from 6am so not a problem). Short walk to cannery row. Comfortable large lounge (we were invited to join in a showing of star wars complete with popcorn when we arrived) Shame the ladies toilets were so far from our quiet private room.
Caroline, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review