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HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Santa Monica Beach

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Lobby
Front of property
Fridge, microwave
Lobby
Courtyard
Just a short walk from Santa Monica Pier, this welcoming hostel offers continental breakfast. Guests can relax in the garden or terrace, use laundry facilities, and store luggage safely. Enjoy the library for a quiet retreat or evening billiards to meet fellow travelers.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is ₹9,137
₹10,525 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

Room options

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Private Queen, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Queen, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only, Ensuite

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90401

What's nearby

  • Third Street Promenade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ocean Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Monica Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Monica Pier - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Venice Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 7 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 18 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Espresso Cielo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Santa Monica Whaler - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Water Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde King's Head - ‬2 min walk

About this property

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

Hostel near Santa Monica Beach
A short walk from Santa Monica Pier, HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel provides a terrace, a library and laundry facilities. In addition to a fireplace in reception and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Meeting rooms, tour/ticket information and concierge services
  • Beach towels, luggage storage and a water dispenser
  • A lift, ATM/banking services and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 262 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Street parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 100 mi (160.9 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

Alcohol is not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hostelling International Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
Hostelling International Los Angeles Santa Monica
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica
HI Santa Monica Hostel
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel Santa Monica

Frequently asked questions

Is HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel?

As of 27 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel on 3 Nov 2025 start from ₹9,136.66, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Santa Monica, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier. Venice Beach is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away. Downtown Santa Monica Station is 7 minutes by foot and 17th Street/SMC Station is 25 minutes.

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Reviews

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 528 out of 803 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 803 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 803 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 803 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 803 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chuxuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable rates, nice staff, and excellent locations. My go to hotel in LA
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

logan

Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean bathrooms large locker Nice relaxing courtyard Large kitchen Very nice facility I will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay, relaxing peaceful hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

manish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best Hostel i have seen now till date. location, vibe, staff all were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really comfortable and clean queen room wirh ensuite bathroom. Excelle t location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you have a lifetime membership you get 1/2 price on the first day. Make sure you take the #134 bus from Ocean & the SM pier to tour PCH MALIBU to TRANCAS Then Back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Going
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so nice and helpful and the area is safe. Transportation is very nearby which is helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and great facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofiia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My niece really enjoyed staying there. She said it was very clean and gave a rating 10 out of 10.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the location and the ability to book private rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
highly recommended especially for solo travellers
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yusuf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is how it's supposed to be
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the environment
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meshia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traveled solo and enjoyed my time there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florencia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice people
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ajah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ma. Corazon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Great accommodation. Met some new friends. Walking distance to the pier
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very easy process and very safe, would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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