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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
Courtyard
Front of property
Lobby
Fridge, microwave
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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NT$3,850
NT$4,436 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23

Room options

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

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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

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

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 8-Bed Dormitory

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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 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

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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 Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Room

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

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Private Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 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 neighborhood

Located in Downtown Santa Monica, a neighborhood in Santa Monica, HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel is in a shopping district and near the beach. Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach Boardwalk are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Universal Studios Hollywood and Candy Cane Lane. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Kia Forum or SoFi Stadium.
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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 the lobby and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Meeting rooms, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • Beach towels, luggage storage, and a water dispenser
  • An elevator, ATM/banking services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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NT$4,104 total
includes taxes & fees
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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
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

As of 2025/10/16, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel on 2025/10/22 start from NT$3,850, 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?

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. 517 out of 790 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 790 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 790 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 790 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 790 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

logan

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Cheryl

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

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

Ajah

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was tidy, well equipt and friendly. The activities were fun and easy to find the info about. The welcome day was good, the movie night and the comedy night. The kitchen was well equipt and kept so clean. The cleaning staff were amazing and thorough. Beds were comfy and all had sockets and lights.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked it because it is in a super convenient area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for personal business and clean, spacious, safe facility.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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