HI Hostel Santa Monica, Los Angeles

Excellent hostel, better than many hotels, location only one block from the sea front

Location is great, hostel was clean and staff were friendly and helpful. Kitchen was so practical, clean and big. Internet connection was fast.

On of my roommate was stinky, wish there were a rule about BO and smelly shoes. Also, someone stole my buns and pastry even they have labels from kitchen. All not hostel fault.

This is the best hostel I’ve ever stayed at. It is clean, great location, they have everything you need, from a well equipped kitchen, to beach and chair towels. They offer free activities. I was in two of the comedy shows and they were great. Toilets and showers always clean, comfortable beds, and very friendly staff.

The only “negative” thing I have to say about this place is that the ice machine was not working

Still a nice place to stay in a wonderful location just 2 blocks from the beach. Comfy beds, very safe environment.

The full kitchen is amazing. However, the guests using it are throwing food in the rinse water. It now seems chaotic and unhygienic compared to earlier stays. Perhaps more supervision?

The kitchen is one of the best features of this hostel. I hope they never get rid of it. It has everything you could want or need. Everything was stainless steel so, clean. I love to cook so having access to this incredible kitchen made my stay everything I needed.

The room smelled old. Once I opened up the shade and let the sun in it got better, but you can't open the window. They should tell the guests to open up the shade each morning. And they need to figure out the main source of the smell.

Loved the location, so close to everything. Beds were super comfortable and having 2 pillows - awesome.

They do not offer a complimentary breakfast anymore. This was a shame as getting in after a 22 hr flight I had to figure out how to find something for breakfast.

Location and good size rooms ! Very good facilities lots of beach stuff you can take for the day. Comedy nights at the hostel were good.

Some milk even small cups would be better than powder milk. No breakfast items at all just free tea & coffee! No curtain around the bed !

Great spot, good staff, nice location.

I had a wonderful stay at this hostel. The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming, always ready to help with anything I needed. The cleanliness was excellent throughout my stay, which made me feel very comfortable and at ease. I also felt very safe the entire time, which is something I truly value when traveling. On top of that, the location is perfect—convenient and close to everything. I would definitely recommend this hostel and would happily stay here again!

Everything is clean .

Absolutely lovely! The location is perfect! You can walk around shops, cafes, beach, pier… staffs 10/10! I felt very safe and welcomed here ❤️

Excellent location. Good vibes environment

Clean safety stuff good clean rooms

Staff were all really nice and helpful. Facility was very clean and is always constantly being cleaned by staff. Really appreciate the autoflush toilets and automatic paper towel dispensers because I know how dirty things can get. The location is incredible, so close to everything including the beach, pier, third street promenade, Trader Joes, etc. The lockers were huge (remember to bring your own lock or buy one there). The few people I met there were nice. I liked the outside area as well. I did not join in on the group activities the hostel organized but I'm sure they were great too. I loved that the room I got was right across from the bathroom for easy access.

There isn't anything I hated just some things I noted that could be improved if possible. Offering free basic breakfast would be nice. The bunk beds (bottom bunk) were low so becareful of hitting your head. The mattress had a divot in the middle so its not the firmest but it was fine; I tried to sleep on my side on the edge of the mattress. This isn't something staff can control but one night, one of the girls in my room chatted up the other girls in the room with the lights on at midnight to 2am while I was sleeping/trying to sleep and it was just so rude and then proceeded to wake me up at 5am with rustling loudly as she was packing some more + door slamming coming in and out. I got like 3 hours of sleep that night and it ruined my plans for the next day because I was so exhausted especially after hiking the day before. So I'd just recommend everyone to make sure to bring ear plugs and eye masks (although, I was able to hear her even with ear plugs since she and the others made no attempt to whisper). I guess that's what I get for staying in a hostel with multiple people. I wish common courtesy was more common though.

I really liked location, kitchen, friendly staff.

I can't really find any negative aspects about the place.

Close to Santa Monica beach.

Beds in the room doesn't have curtains for privacy. This hostel should look in to that to provide them.

Liked everything

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Perfect location and reasonably priced for Santa Monica. Lovely, helpful staff, good facilities and very secure and safe.

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Everything amazing. I want to go back so hard

I have nothing to complain about regarding the service and atmosphere. It's my second time here and I love it. As a solo female traveler, I felt very safe and welcomed by the staff.

There was a stain on my sheet this time, but other than that, everything was spot on. I’ll definitely be back.

Staff are nice

In the room has some smell

Very happy indeed, one of best hostels I've stayed at. Great location, friendly helpful staff. Clean, plenty of shower cubicles, spaces to chill. Pool table, beach towels/umbrellas etc available to use. Many events around the city organised. Highly recommended.

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Very clean. Have everything needed

The exhaust fan is very noisy

Location is perfect. Clean and secure stay. Spacious lockers.

Matress was uncomfortable on my back.

Very convenient location to the beach and public transport. The area felt safe to walk around at night. Everything was clean and everyone was so friendly and respectful. The kitchen had so many pots and pans and other cooking tools available, and it was very spacious so I didn't feel crowded. I enjoyed eating in the courtyard. The temperature of the room was comfortable. I slept soundly.

near a lot of things ( food, beach, etc )

Great location- great activities. Nice kitchen and very good place to stay at a good price

The location is good, very close to the pier. The staff was nice and helpful.

Outstanding place to stay.

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I like the comfort of the stay and I'll be coming back to San Monica CA again real soon and I'm going to booked my hotel stay again keep up the good work.

Hospitality

On the beach.

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Very well maintained

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It's a cool vibe.

It's all good

They care about you being comfy! I was gladly surprised about the bathrooms, cleaned twice a day, incredible!

The hostel built for that purpose particular, every dorm has its own bathroom inside, big kitchen, coffee and I like the events provided and very convenient.

From the moment I arrived, to the time I checked out, the staff was more than exceptional. They were kind, patient, understanding - quick to assist. Would answer any/all questions and I am seriously impressed. I generally stay at hostels when I travel, as you meet some fun and exciting travelers from all over! This hostel, I would have to say it is one of the best ones that I have stayed at. They offer drinks and other supplies for sale, the rooms are incredibly clean and cozy. The beds are comfy! The bedding is fresh, and if you need more - no problem! You are provided a locker, and you can purchase a key to keep your belongings secure. There is a filtered water machine in the hallway, in California - WELL needed! Tv room, pool area, a decent place. The location = great! Target is close by, the beach and the Santa Monica Pier. Priceless! Also close via Uber, driving for other things in California that you would like to visit. I would highly recommend this hostel.

I don't really have any complaints. This is an incredibly nice hostel!

Best service ever! We forgot a bag outside when we where in a hurry to the airport. I booked an Lyft ride and the staff were so kind and helped us to leave the bag to the driver.

Weird smell in all the building including the room.

Extremely clean facilities (shared bathrooms, kitchen, fresh bath mats!!!), fun common areas (fire place! Pool table! Inner courtyard!), very friendly and welcoming front desk staff, spacious dorm rooms, fabulous location just steps from the beach, across from a coffee shop and near a Trader Joe’s. Perfect!

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Amazing location. The hostel has a big kitchen where guests can cook and store their food, plus a laundry room which was very convenient. There’s also a small storage room with beach items like umbrellas that guests can borrow. The staff were super nice, they organized lots of events, and there’s a really pleasant outdoor space to relax and hang out.

The girls’ bathroom on my floor was not always very clean, and the bunk beds don’t have curtains, which makes it harder to have some privacy.

This hostel is the best one in the area. Close to the beach. It's clean, the hostel organized some activites and the staff is really nice. A special shout-out to one of the security guards who was truly outstanding. I lost my passport at the hostel on the day I was leaving, and he was incredibly helpful. He went out of his way to help me find it and succeeded. He remained very patient and calm, and was just as thrilled as I was when we found it. He was truly wonderful. I stay here every time I visit, and I fully intend to keep doing so on my future trips !!

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Location was great , near to E line to transfer to downtown LA and bus routes. Easy to get to airport. Near Santa Monica Pier with plenty to do by the beach.

Excellent Location, lovely helpful staff, free comedy show on selected nights, free hot drinks and use of kitchen to cook and clean in all areas.

Very clean and close to the beach

Expensive for what you get and atmosphere in public spaces was non existent

Excellent location and one of the best facilities for a hostel!

Kitchen , free coffee, events for guests

Location. One block from the beach.

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This was my seventh time staying here. Beds are comfortable, huge locker, plenty of space in the dorm. Social areas are huge and comfortable, loved the outside area particularly. Staff are very welcoming and friendly. You get towels at no extra charge.

The comedy show was not funny at all. I tried going a few years ago as well and I just don’t think think the material is reviewed beforehand. Plus a lot of them had the same kind of material. It’s so sad as well that the hostel stopped providing breakfast. It’s more because it was always a time for me to meet new people and make new friends, but this time the area was almost empty in the morning.

I loved its cleanliness! Also receptionists was at the counter all the time so I felt safe.

Everything was perfect. This hostel is very clean, bed was very comfortable (with two pillows, very unusual for the hostels), staff were friendly. The location was amazing, very close to Santa Monica Pier and beach, also easily accessible from the airport both with the car and public transport. I would stay here again.

Everything was great. I don't have any complaints regarding my stay.

Location, very close to pier and shopping made it feel very safe for solo traveller. Staff really kind and helpful.

Have to pay $5 for bags to be held day of checkout.

Infrastructure, location, staff, cleanliness, and safety.