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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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Private Queen, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Courtyard
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 10-Bed Dorm Ensuite

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

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

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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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Third Street Promenade - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ocean Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Monica Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Monica Pier - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Venice Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Go Greek Yogurt - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Santa Monica Whaler - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Meat On Ocean - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Espresso Cielo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Pizza - ‬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 the lobby and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and a TV in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 262 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 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?

Check-out 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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HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 470 out of 731 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 731 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 731 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 731 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 731 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

I really liked the location and the ability to book private rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

It was a very easy process and very safe, would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

The best hostel in LA I just love everything I’ll probably be back there
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10

I liked it because it is in a super convenient area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

I loved it, such lovely people and in an amazing location. Was also vey clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very clean and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

So good! I will chooes this hostel again definitely if I visit santa monica.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

As a woman traveling alone, I felt safe and comfortable. Everything is well organized, from security to housekeeping.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Cheap and chearfull served a purpose
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Perfect price for a stay in LA.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Overall, it was a good stay. I felt like the staff could of been nicer but that is my personal assessment I guess.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Really really nice hostel , very well kept , friendly staff, easy checkin!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

very nice at a good price
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

love the atmosphere and breakfast is great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

I really enjoyed my stay at HI Santa Monica. The women’s dorm felt safe and clean and welcoming. Bathrooms were clean and well maintained. Breakfast was a great bonus! Area is close to a ton of stuff including metro and major bus stops, but walking around late at night as a solo women felt a little uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Eveything was great! Thanks😊
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

A nice place to stay and hangout with fellow travellers
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Very professional staff and great location near the main tourist attractions
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10

Typical hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Everything was great. Close to Santa Monica Pier and Ye Olde Kings Head Pub on the corner has good food and beer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

This is my first time living in a hostel and it is so perfect. I love the cleanness and safety of it. I even had a friend here. Just like a dormitory.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025