HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica

Los Angeles · USA

HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica

HostelPunk Score
58% SHIT
High confidence 746 reviews
4th best in Los Angeles

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 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 $45 / night
Privates $324 - $354 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

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

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

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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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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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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%

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

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

Amazing!!!! Felt very comfortable and safe

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USA MALE Mar 18, 2026 Atm 60%

No coffee available 500AM. Supposed to be available 24/7. Single most critical time of day to have coffee available if you need to catch an early flight. The woman at the front desk gave me the usual story: it's housekeeping's job to make the coffee and they are not here yet. As if it's beneath the front desk staff's dignity or pay scale to start a pot of coffee. I worked in food service my entire life. It's not that hard to start a pot of coffee. So get off your phone for few seconds and do it.

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Chile FEMALE 25-30 Mar 18, 2026 Atm 100%

Me encantó el lugar era muy limpio los baños muy espaciosos las camas cómodas la la pieza grande, además que tenían hartas actividades para generar nuevos amigos en el hostal y tenían bastantes servicios de cocina y cerca de la playa que es lo mejor volvería 100% de nuevo allí

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Brazil FEMALE 18-24 Mar 18, 2026 Atm 100%

Hostel muito bom e seguro. Bem pertinho da praia

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Chile FEMALE 25-30 Mar 15, 2026 Atm 100%

Entretenido y muy cerca de la playa ideal para descansar

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Belgium FEMALE 18-24 Mar 14, 2026 Atm 60%

It was nice and good situated.

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