HI Hostel Santa Monica, Los Angeles

Spacious kitchen, you could cook anywhere you wanted there! Nice location, super close to the beach. Friendly staff, always somebody at the desk. Since drinking/partying is prohibited at the hostel, it's rather quiet! Very good if you want to visit LA. Reaching the city centre from the hostel via public transportation isn't super convenient, but doable. Good neighbourhood.

The beds weren't super comfy, they were pretty loud and shaky too.

it is hygienic and quiet

A bit far away from tourist spot like hollywood and dtla

Location

Breakfast

location, staff

An amazing hostel in a perfect location! The style is simple, cozy, and gives off a real vacation vibe. The space feels open and relaxing, the bathrooms are very clean, and the rooms have wonderful natural light. Out of all the hostels I’ve stayed in, this is by far my favorite!

Best Location in Santa Monica even Los Angeles for staying Guys near the Beach near the Metro Station wich is really good to explore the City Thanks HI Hostel Santa Monica

Wee need Waffles or Pancakes for Breakfast jajaja

My second time here and I really enjoyed it. Fantastic hostel that has a hotel feel to it, brilliant facilities with helpful staff and is kept very clean. The location to the beach, bars and metro station is excellent. The shower and toilet facilities are top notch for a hostel, with the library room, kitchen and courtyard areas all being well used and having friendly vibes.

A roommate snoring... but that is what ear-plugs are for I guess 😂

Conveniently located in the Downtown area one block from Ocean Boulevard Excellent set of amenities - large kitchen area, games room, picturesque outdoor courtyard for relaxing in Good continental breakfast option offered Great hostel-run pub tour on Friday evenings

Eve

The hostel is just one street away from the Pier which makes it super convenient. They hosted events at night and got to meet a few other travelers. They offer breakfast for $5 until 9:30 which is convenient on a budget, you can still use the kitchen.

The private room was spacious, clean and safe. The shared bathroom and kitchen were usually clean. We regularly saw staff cleaning the facilities. Great extras - beach towels/balls/umbrellas/chilly bins available for free use. The hostel had comedy shows and other free events for guests. Location was perfect, just off the beach and public transport nearby. The area felt safe.

The room wasn’t very soundproof, we heard a lot of street noises and guests walking the hallways, opening/closing doors. $5 breakfast was bagel/cereals.

Great location. Very helpful staff.

Comfortable mattres but creaking beds

That there was breakfast to book and the showers

People weren't connecting that much but idk if the hostel can change that tbh :)

Many considerate service such as keeping your luggage for 5 dollars, and allow access to the entire building but your dorm room until 10 pm the day you check out the hostel. No hotels or airbnb will even have that for you.

Some people in the bathroom are just not careful about their hygiene, a few people didn’t flush their toilet after using, and some have lots of hair on the shower floor and wall.

Modern, clean and excellent location. Would return again.

Facilities were very clean and had everything you could need. Had laundry machines and dryers which are a plus and lots of areas outside the room to relax and meet people!! 24 hour reception is great too!

Only negative I can think of is the beds could use with some privacy curtains!!

I felt like people were a bit more engaged, social at this property. I enjoyed playing pool, I like that they offer different activities throughout the week and the guest seem more engaged. Having breakfast at your convenience is great and very cost efficient. I would highly recommend staying at this location.

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I had two successive bookings, but unfortunately I had to leave at 11am and check in again at 3pm! This disrupted my day

It was really set up with everything you would expect to have or use. Very well planned. The staff was on their A game. Very clean with lots of showers and plenty of towels.

Nothing

I felt safe going around and leaving my stuff in the room. You are given your own locker and can attach a lock if you want to be extra safe. You have coffee and breakfast included which was a lovely touch. You can chill at the hostel or explore around santa monica with it being so central

Nothing i could note down, it was a very fair price for a good bed and area to stay in.

Room was fine, view was none

Like everything in California, you feel under survailance all the time, and this place ia not an exeption

I thought the breakfast was fair for the price paid, but not the best, but it was good. The location is perfect, the staff are very kind and proactive and the cleaning is great.

I didn't like the lack of awareness regarding noises during the night with the guests in my room, I know it's a hostel and the intention is to interact with each other, but conversations inside the room after 1:00 am I found totally disrespectful.

They have a lot of fun options on what to do in the area. It's located near a cool location. Which is the beach and walking distance to the pier.

Got nothing negative to say.

food was good, location was excellent, super clean and easy to use bathroom and kitchen. Staff were excellent to deal with. Most comfortable bed on my 4 month trip.

Had to have a top bunk but this was okay just would have preferred lower.

Room was clean, people friendly

Brainless LGBTQ+ propaganda, junkies in front of the hostel.

We had a private room but were pleasantly surprised when we got checked in as we had a private bathroom also. The room had what we needed and was very spacious & clean. The breakfast included was great - a choice to pick from. The hostel also hosted nightly events for the guests, there were a few communal areas and good facilities to do laundry.

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Location, breakfast, friendly staff. Excellent location. Very good air conditioning.

Some guests were rude staying in shower for an hour. Mild competition for shower spots.

Everything! Not my first time staying here. I absolutely love this hostel!

I liked everything,i felt like i stayed almost in a good hotel.I appreciate it guys!

Excellent location. Nice social areas and you can borrow beach stuff like towels, volleyballs…

Like any hostel, use the bathroom just after they have been cleaned to get the best conditions…

Good property, location is also good if you like beach life if you like city life and other attraction, better to stay in Hollywood

Location and cleanliness

Nothing that you won’t like

The facilities and the staff were very good, and the location was excellent for staying in Santa Monica

None at the moment

Everything! So much more offered other than a clean comfy quiet place to stay

I the microwave is rusted from steam

Everything. It’s clean. It’s safe. It’s in the best possible area and the staff is amazing. Also you can leave your stuff with them and go around LA for the cheapest.

Location was incredible, close to the Santa Monica Pier with many restaurants nearby.

My bed was very squeaky.

Very organize and well explain when you do your check in. Staff is friendly and I felt safe there.

The staff, the common areas, the location of the hostel. Breakfast and the amenities.

Getting to and from instructions weren't clear if you use public transportation. The matters/bed isn't supporting enough.

I like that the property is secured and convenient.

No parking.

The environment is clean and safe! Also the staff is nice!

Clean, Cheap, good location, friendly staff

I've stayed here a couple times now. Friendly hostel style environment with clean and decent amenities. The price is right for a few nights in Santa Monica without blowing your budget.

Excellent location

Past hostels had little curtains on the beds

Great hostel and location. Really good.

Please change those squeaky beds. They make a lot of noise when people move in their beds. Only negative thing about this place.

Very close to the sea Cheap Nice activities Team is very nice and welcoming

bathroom is very clean

breakfast doesn't have meat, ventilation inside the room was not good

Location, fascilities, thoughtfullness

The mattress wasn't great, but understand as its a hostel after all.

Very nice staff & complimentary service. Great clean facility.

Good location, Cleanliness, Full breakfast, A friendly and social atmosphere

The breakfast is all cold—I hope there could be some hot options available.