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PodShare - Hostel

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A modern office space with exposed ductwork, wooden panel walls, and a long table with office chairs. - PodShare - Hostel (Los Angeles)
A room with a leather sofa, a wooden wall, and a window with an exit sign. - PodShare - Hostel (Los Angeles)
A conference room with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, a television, and a wall-mounted clock. - PodShare - Hostel (Los Angeles)
A compact, multi-level room with bunk beds and built-in wooden steps. - PodShare - Hostel (Los Angeles)
A spacious, industrial-style office with a large wooden table, multiple workstations, and various office equipment. - PodShare - Hostel (Los Angeles)
Close to Hollywood Walk of Fame and Hollywood Boulevard, PodShare - Hostel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed (Pod)

A small, wooden room with a single bed, two pillows, a small shelf, and a wall-mounted light.

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed (Pod)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A dormitory-style room with bunk beds, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Shared Dormitory, 1 Double Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed (Pod)

A compact, modern room with a built-in kitchenette, a small seating area, and a dining table.

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed (Pod)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A compact, multi-level room with bunk beds and built-in wooden steps.

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Hollywood, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, PodShare - Hostel is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Hollywood Bowl and Los Angeles County Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Sunset Strip and The Grove. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Dodger Stadium or L.A. Live. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Los Angeles travel guide
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1617 Cosmo Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90028

What's nearby

  • A building with a green roof and ornate decorations.
    Hollywood Boulevard
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A theater entrance with ornate decorations, a marquee, and a sidewalk with stars.
    Hollywood Walk of Fame
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A brightly lit 'W' sign with a neon glow, a 'PANTAGES' sign, and a building with illuminated signage in the background.
    Pantages Theatre
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A theater with palm trees and parked cars.
    Hollywood Palladium
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hollywood and Vine
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hollywood - Vine Station
    5 min walk
  • Glendale Transportation Center
    10 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX)
    60 min drive

Restaurants

  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
    2 min walk
  • Elbow Room
    2 min walk
  • Scum & Villainy
    2 min walk
  • Intelligentsia Coffee
    3 min walk
  • Trejo's Cantina
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Computer
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 10 AM

Early check-in subject to availability

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is PodShare - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

PodShare - Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at PodShare - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 10 AM.

What time is check-out at PodShare - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is PodShare - Hostel located?

Located in Hollywood, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Hollywood Boulevard and Hollywood Walk of Fame. Hollywood Bowl and Melrose Avenue are also within 2 mi (3 km). Hollywood - Vine Station is only a 5-minute walk and Hollywood - Highland Station is 13 minutes.

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Reviews

PodShare - Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 143 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Abhinav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was good, liked it. Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I absolutely loved staying here. Abby was awesome, the bunks were comfortable and the spaces were clean and sanitary. I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone visiting.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in comfy full size bed felt safe cheap and close to action
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mitch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, equipped and comfortable. I will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Scott

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

Small but comfortable

Small but comfortable beds. Great location. Only downside is that there is only one bathroom. I would probably stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place and the service and the utilities were amazing. the area is safe and tucked away until the last night
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Angelo Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The cleanliness of the sheets and environment did not feel great. My skin reacted harshly to the bed and my friend also began to feel itchy and uncomfortable. Overall just felt warm and musty from the moment we stepped in. The bathroom was okay and kept clean though. Almost hard to find parking and needing to walk to the actual location which is down a small side street alley. You WILL have to pay for parking. Definitely plan ahead for parking and to pay $22-$40 overnight. There are many cool places to check out nearby like shops/nightlife/etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cambrinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Andrew, was helpful and accommodating. He was knowledgeable about everything PodShare. (They're a small business that is big on community). He bought steaks for two people whom we celebrated their birthday a few days into my stay. A few of us chipped in & contributed. Abby, the manager, made two delicious cakes. It was a good time 👍.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is efficient once contact is made and I've never had a problem staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing! All around good vibes, so don't believe any of the bad reviews you see on this place. I was the one who had a little bit too much to drink that night and unfortunately I thought I was already in my long-term Airbnb. I was blocked out drunk and I walked around naked when I wasn't supposed to. I take full responsib.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

AHMET

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very little privacy, pods are open and communal. Noise can be an issue and cleanliness was poor. The location and entrance felt weird — you enter through the alley and it felt unsafe, surrounded by homeless people everywhere. Bathrooms and shared areas felt cramped and dated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ably great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

cherryann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very nervous at first the idea of sharing a room with other people.but it was very safe and clean and the staff was on site in the day time which made it easy communication was top teir.. It was a great experience showers was clean kitchen area was clean
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shinjiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very walk place and the owner was so kind. I want to use again if I visit LA next time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Malachi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady manager gave my stored items away and let people just come in and out whenever they want and steal things from people
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

Great location and comfortable beds

Everything was fantastic, great location to public transportation Hollywood Blvd. Comfortable beds, fantastic amenities and lovely people. Thank you to Andrew for his kindness and helpfulness throughout my visit
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daehong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JOSE LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s ok, really an confortable experience 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Facu

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The zone
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jair

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Employees and owners are rude and verbally offensive. The employees made many perverse statements.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Not bad

Not a bad stay if you are used to communal living. There is no privacy at all, and might be long waits for the bathroom at night. Would not recommend for solo female travelers, otherwise an okay accommodation if you are prepared for the experience! Place is clean and liveable, everyone is fairly considerate and keeps the volume down after hours.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

The place itself is okay, but their code to open the place up didn't work (I didn't get it wrong, I had the correct code), so with it being 4AM and no one being around to help, I had to sleep in my car. This was a two day trip, this happened on the first day. I didn't expect to get a refund for that night but for the night after too where I told them I won't be returning? BS
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Arpit

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1. Worst place I have stayed at so far. No similarities between picture and the properties. 2. Unprofessional staff, didn’t accommodate early check-in and asked for $ to get me in 3. When I agreed to pay staff said they’ll send me the link but never received it and I had to wait at metro station for 2 hrs as they were unreachable in the morning 4. Zero privacy 5. Unclean washroom 6. Unsafe neighbourhood, full of junkies. I saw a guy peeing right outside of the property. 7. Sofas are torned apart 8. I feel cheated for my stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is tucked inside, off main streets. super low-key. It is part of condo building on its own street, was surprisingly quiet in the middle of Hollywood. A block in either direction has food/ shopping/ studios. Main doors were left open to let light and fresh spring air. Seemed safe, as no strange or homeless people seemed to walk on Cosmo street, clean street, security for buildings across street usually comes out. Warning; it is an open loft, hostel. Not hostel w/ rooms and beds. Like a studio apartment w/ a few neatly arranged beds surrounding a kitchen table. Everyone was super quiet, kept to themselves. But this place is definitely vibes for the aspiring person looking into living in LA. Sidenote: management could up training on receiving guest and extra care on general cleanliness. but overall not disgusting or dirty feeling, just felt lived in w guest coming in and out. Pod Bed was comfortable, firm, clean, but kept hitting head on ceiling and the clothes rack kinda useful but also dangerous. Cool they had urinal, but also not sure why a cabinet was in way. Anyways. Freehand has a great lobby to hang and do work and go back to bed. But Podshare Hollywood room is more livable. Wanted to try Podshare Venice to get the vibes of LA, but next time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023