Venice Beach Hostel

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1. Review 1 Hostelworld 1 year ago

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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.

2. Review 2 Google Maps 1 year ago

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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.

3. Review 3 Google Maps 1 year ago

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   They overcharged my credit card by $400. Would stay away.

4. Review 4 Hostelworld 1 year ago

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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.

5. Review 5 Hostelworld 2 years ago

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   Its a nice spot to stay near Venice Beach with all the things you expect from a hostel. However, we were overcharged on room fee aan taxes upon arrival (more than agreed on the booking with hostelworld)