HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica

Los Angeles · USA

HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica

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59% SHIT
High confidence 751 reviews
5th best in Los Angeles
No bed bug reports in 5,934 analyzed reviews
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🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 📋 Meeting Room 💻 Coworking Space 🌅 Outdoor Terrace ♿ Wheelchair Friendly ♿ Wheelchair-Accessible Bathrooms
Other facilities (39)
Bicycle Parking Adaptors Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception ATM Postal Service Housekeeping Internet Access Board Games Pool Table Wi-Fi Recycling Bins Elevator Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Charging Plugs Security Lockers Key Card Access 24 Hour Security Safe Deposit Box Carbon Monoxide Detector CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector Common Room Lounge Room Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Security Lockers Hot Showers Vending Machines Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Filtered Water Dispenser Late Check-out

Prices

Dorms $44 / night
Privates $145 / night

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Worst reviews

Costa Rica Solo traveler Feb 23, 2026 1.0/10

+ The location is the only good thing about it

- The place was neglected; the bathroom in my room had a disgusting yellowish crust. The bed they put me in was right at the entrance to the room, so every time someone came in, the light from the hallway woke me up. The top bunk was very low, and every time someone passed by, all privacy was lost. It was at shoulder height for most people. Not to mention that the bathroom was also right next to it, and every time someone used it, it woke up those of us in that area. My bed had about four different kinds of hair on it, and there was little ventilation in the room.

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Slovenia Solo traveler Feb 15, 2026 1.0/10

+ Lokacija. Vse ostalo katastrofa.

- Hrup na hodniku. Izjemno majhna soba brez kopalnice. Po celotnem objektu zelo smrdi. Pralnica je ogabna. Ko sem prispel na recepcijo, se receptor ni potrudil in mi ni želel dati sobe niti 5 minut pred dogovorjeno uro, čeprav vem, da je bila soba že pripravljena.

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Australia Solo traveler Dec 1, 2025 1.0/10

+ Location

- Unsafe experience and lack of proper staff training to handle violent incidents

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Australia Family Nov 26, 2025 1.0/10

- I was charged alot more than what was quoted on my booking.com , was NOT value for money

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Kyrgyzstan Solo traveler Nov 14, 2025 1.0/10

+ Location

- Room didn't match the photos at all, I was in a jail once even jail was more comfortable than that 9 star hostel, shower and tap didn't had any power to wash, they're trying to save money really hard while charging 60$ per bed frame without even proper bedsheets, disgusting place only good thing was a location. Also room was stinky I discovered it's bcs of indian roommate

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United States Solo traveler Aug 22, 2025 1.0/10

- หลังจาก ฉันได้ เข้าพัก เพียงแค่ 2ชม ฉัน ได้ เกิดตุ่มคัน บริเวณ ขา แขน มือ ใบหน้า และ หลัง เลย ได้ ไป แจ้ง ผู้จัดการ แต่ ทางผู้จัดการ บอกว่า คิดว่า เกิดจาก ยุงกัด และ ทำการ เปลี่ยน ห้อง ให้ ใน แบบ เดิม ฉัน คิดว่า ตุ่ม ที่ เกิดขึ้น ไม่ ได้ เกิดจาก ยุง แน่นอน เพราะ ฉัน ได้ ถ่ายรูป และ ส่งไป ปรึกษา แพทย์ / แพทย์ บอกว่า น่าจะเกิด จาก bed bug กัด ทำให้ ฉัน มีความ รู้สึก ไม่ พอใจ ในเหตุการ ที่ เกิดขึ้น เพราะ 1. ตุ่ม อักเสบ แดง คัน : เกิด อันตราย ต่อ ผิว ทั่ง ลำตัว อละ ใบหน้า เครียด มาก 2. ความไม่ ซื่อสัตย์ ใน การ แจ้ง สาเหตุ ที่เกิดขึ้น จาก ทาง ผู้จัดการ ดังนั่น ฉัน จึง ขอ refund ห้องพัก แบบ เต็ม จำนวน

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United States Solo traveler Aug 22, 2025 1.0/10

- หลังจาก ฉัน เข้า พัก ได้ แค่ 2 ชม . ฉัน โดนแมลงกัด คิดว่าน่าจะเป็น bed bug บริเวณ ที่หน้า แขน ขา และ มือ เกิดตุ่ม แดงคัน มากมาย เลย ได้ ไป แจ้ง ผู้จัดการ โรงแรม แต่ ผุ้จัดการ กลับ บอกว่า เป็น ยุงกัด ฉัน คิดว่า ไม่ จริง ดังนั่น ฉัน เลย ขอ complain ทาง โรงแรม และ ขอ refund การ เข้าพัก ทั้ง 2 คืน แบบ เต็ม จำนวน เพราะ 1. ทำให้ฉัน เกิด การ แพ้ อักเสบ เสียหายต่อ ร่างกาย บวม แดง อันตราย มาก 2. ไม่ได้ รับ ความ สบาย ในการ หลับ พักผ่อน ดัง ที่ ควร ได้ รับ

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United States Group Aug 20, 2025 1.0/10

+ Everything, the location, the price, the facility, the staff, the service provided, the activities offered, and the flexibility, was absolutely wonderful!

- There wasn't anything unpleasant. The only suggestion have is for them to serve some sort of protein for breakfast, such as eggs or something else.

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Belgium Solo traveler Jun 28, 2025 1.0/10

+ Ce sont des voleurs !!!! J’avais payé 3 nuits mais malheureusement mon vol était retardé, ils m’ont envoyé un message à 5h du matin pour me dire que ma réservation était annulée (sachant que dans leur condition il est mis check in sans préciser une heure maximal donc je pouvais très bien me présenter quand je voulais et de toute façon j’avais déjà payé ma chambre, tout ça pour récupérer mon argent et revendre la chambre par derrière !!

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United States Solo traveler May 22, 2025 1.0/10

+ The clerk gave me a complementary bottle of water. That was much appreciated.

- When I arrived at breakfast area between 6-7am , there was not any coffee left.

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Recent reviews

Belgium MALE 25-30 May 9, 2026 Atm 40%

Beginnen met de positieve punten. De locatie is geel gunstig, vlakbij het strand, de pier etc in een toch redelijk rustige buurt. De douches zijn proper en er is gratis thee en koffie! De mindere punten, de kamers zijn echt basic en niet heel comfortabel. De airconditioning maakt veel lawaai en er is constant een heel muffe geur. De algemene vibe in het hostel is niet geweldig vind ik. Veel mensen gebruiken het als goedkoop hotel. Er zijn veel ouderen en mensen die je niet in hostels verw...

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England MALE 25-30 May 9, 2026 Atm 100%

Really nice hostel in a lovely location. Beautiful private courtyard and great free stand up comedy event. The bed was a bit too soft for me and creaked whenever you moved but overall really nice place.

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Canada FEMALE 25-30 May 8, 2026 Atm 100%

This was my first hostel experience and I’m glad it was! The hostel felt secure and clean, and the courtyard was a nice place to start the morning. It’s close to everything in Santa Monica. Definitely a wide range of ages which makes it a bit tamer. Would stay again.

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England MALE 18-24 May 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Perfect location. Decent atmosphere.

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Mexico MALE 31-40 May 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Todo muy bien las habitaciones bien distribuidas y los baños limpios sin problemas

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Canada MALE 25-30 May 1, 2026 Atm 100%

Très bel hostel! Matelas confortables, personnel très amical, super propre et bien situé.

Translated to English

Very nice hostel, comfortable mattresses, very friendly staff, super clean and well located.

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Australia MALE 31-40 Apr 22, 2026 Atm 60%

Super convenient hostel in the midst on Santa Monica. Check in and check out was extremely smooth and facilities were adequate. Enjoyed my brief stay here. Would recommend to others.

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Hungary MALE 31-40 Apr 22, 2026 Atm 100%

The staff is friendly and the cleaning ladies keep the place as clean as possible. Obviously, if you share your room with others, it won't be the most comfortable experience, but the guests are also nice and civilised. Good experience overall.

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France FEMALE 18-24 Apr 19, 2026 Atm 100%

Second stay in this hostel and I would definitely recommend. 5min walk to Santa Monica pier. Hotel is clean well maintained Hanna from France

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Guatemala MALE 25-30 Apr 17, 2026 Atm 100%

I enjoyed my time staying here. This hostel was in the middle of everything Santa Monica has to offer for such an affordable rate. People are nice and the place itself was pleasant. I will come back if I ever do another trip to Santa Monica again:)

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USA MALE Apr 9, 2026 Atm 100%

The staff is efficient and helpful. The hostel is clean. Hostel location is convenient to local stores, beach and transportation

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Australia FEMALE Apr 8, 2026 Atm 100%

A great place to stay while at Santa Monica. Thanyou !

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Canada MALE 25-30 Apr 7, 2026 Atm 60%

I stayed here for about three nights, and overall, this is a good hostel. The biggest positive by far was the cleanliness. This was probably the cleanest hostel I have stayed in. The rooms and showers were very clean, and there was renovation work going on during my stay, which was actually nice to see. It shows that ownership is putting money back into the property and trying to keep the place updated. The location will probably be a plus for some people because the hostel is in Santa Monica ...

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Germany MALE 25-30 Apr 3, 2026 Atm 40%

Decent. But it felt more like a cheap hotel than a hostel. Very big and anonymous and only a few activities to which nobody showed up. Not exactly what I expect from a HOSTEL, but if you do not need to socialize it might be perfect for you!

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USA FEMALE 31-40 Apr 1, 2026 Atm 100%

I never leave reviews but I can't believe how awesome this hostel is! This might be the best hostel in the nation. Extremely clean and tidy, impressive kitchen, extremely good location and many social activities! I'll definitely be back!!

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Colombia MALE 18-24 Mar 28, 2026 Atm 100%

Pros: Huge kitchen, great bathrooms with driers, and laundry. Amazing vibe and activities—loved the welcome party! Great sharing/donation policy, plenty of towels, affordable vending machines, and free beach gear. 10/10 facilities! Cons: No bed curtains, so hall lights wake you up. Also, the metal beds have a "zigzag" base that squeaks loudly with any tiny movement. It would have been a 20/20 if the beds were better, but it's still a fantastic stay!

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USA MALE Mar 24, 2026 Atm 80%

The first Hostel I stayed at a week before downtown was so awful in every way It confirmed my suspicions~as a person who never stayed in a hostel~that hostels suck! Not the case here at HI Santa Monica and I am newly converted. Great atmosphere, brilliant remodeled kitchen, super clean and organized, bathrooms (4th floor at least) that have showers you’re not afraid to catch some unwanted affliction in. Only downside is you can only stay in this particular facility 14 days a year.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 20, 2026 Atm 100%

Amazing!!!! Felt very comfortable and safe

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 20, 2026 Atm 100%

I had the best time! It is very clean, the staff is so embracing, the location perfect for quick access to the beach and the perfect LA feeling. Probably the best hostel I’ve ever stayed in.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 20, 2026 Atm 100%

Everyone was super nice and rooms were really clean. I really enjoyed my stay and where the hostel is located