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Venice Beach Hostel

Los Angeles · USA

Venice Beach Hostel

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6% GODAWFUL
High confidence 315 reviews
Seriously don't stay here please
Sketchy reports
2 recent reports
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Sketchy reports 4 reports

4 reports 2 recent reports 45 text reviews scanned

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    • I have never stayed in a hostel that was not upfront about their rates.
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    Hidden fees! Watch out as they slip in a bunch of “fees” in the final total. I have never stayed in a hostel that was not upfront about their rates. Super deceitful as they use the “cheeper nightly rate” to make you choose it over the hostel next door, then you show up and they end up charging you MORE then what you would have paid at the other hostel. Super shady, I will never stay here again.
    • They overcharged (around 15usd) and did not refund the depost of the key (around 25usd).
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    They overcharged (around 15usd) and did not refund the depost of the key (around 25usd). Stay away if you want a budget option. It would cost way much more that the expection.
    • They overcharged my credit card by $400.
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    They overcharged my credit card by $400. Would stay away.
    • On top of the $155 price for a room, there are hidden fees like a $100 deposit, a cleaning fee, and a $10 debit card charge.
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    This is my first negative review, but it's well deserved. The place is rundown, a broken refrigerator and dirty carpets. On top of the $155 price for a room, there are hidden fees like a $100 deposit, a cleaning fee, and a $10 debit card charge. The lack of transparency is deceptive, and the owner clearly doesn't care about the guest experience. I feel bad for the staff. This place deserves a much lower rating.

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🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 📋 Meeting Room 🔥 BBQ 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍳 Free Breakfast
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Free WiFi Free Internet Access Adaptors Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk Postal Service Housekeeping Card Phones Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange DVD's Board Games Cable TV Pool Table Linen Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Ceiling Fan Towels For Hire Hair Dryers For Hire Late Check-out Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Common Room Games Room Meals Available Vending Machines Mini-Supermarket Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Hot Showers

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