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A modern living room with a round wooden table, two chairs, a potted bonsai tree, and a large plant.

1. Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
1.0 star property
Vermont Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (194 reviews)
"I loved this place"
United States
Nabila
The price is NT$2,123
NT$2,421 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
A spacious courtyard with a central fountain, seating areas, and string lights.

2. HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Santa Monica
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (964 reviews)
"Best hostel"
Canada
kaito
The price is NT$3,272
NT$3,769 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a pergola, and a green wall.

3. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Ocean Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (582 reviews)
"Love staying at Samesun, close to beach plenty things to do within the area!"
United States
linda
The price is NT$1,971
NT$2,226 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
An aerial view of a beach with a large pool area, palm trees, and a coastal cityscape in the background.

4. Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Venice
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (742 reviews)
"Good hostel overall"
United Kingdom
Jack
The price is NT$2,042
NT$2,333 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
A house with a porch, a bench, and a tree.

5. Rest & Rise La

Rest & Rise La
2.0 star property
Wilshire
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Felt safe, cared for, and even had fun conversations with other people staying in the kitchen area. I’ll be going back. Bring your own towel, or $15 to rent one."
United States
Irina
The price is NT$1,699
NT$2,349 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Rest & Rise La
A beach with a pier extending into the ocean.

6. ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
1.0 star property
Hermosa Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (285 reviews)
"I was a bit worried about staying in a hostel, but didn't need to worry as the staff were excellent, the location stunning, view amazing and all in all had a great stay."
United Kingdom
Jemma
The price is NT$2,612
NT$2,978 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
An outdoor seating area with a purple sofa, a round table, and a wooden deck.

7. The Rosemary Silverlake

The Rosemary Silverlake
3.0 star property
Hollywood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (300 reviews)
"This was a unique place with vintage decor. Enjoyed my stay here."
United States
Tiffany
The price is NT$2,437
NT$3,857 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
The Rosemary Silverlake
A group of people sitting outdoors at a table with a drink and a book.

8. California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
2.0 star property
Point Loma
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (245 reviews)
"always like this place ,hope to go again"
United States
melvyn
The price is NT$2,082
NT$2,348 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
A room with a bunk bed, a chair, and a ceiling fan.

9. Crashpod Hostel

Crashpod Hostel
1.5 star property
Desert Hot Springs
6.4 out of 10, (137 reviews)
"Interesting place to stay for the adventurous traveler!"
United States
Kurt
The price is NT$1,354
NT$1,517 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Crashpod Hostel
A coastal road leading to a pier with a view of the ocean and beach.

10. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (253 reviews)
"Great and cheap stay with great and friendly staff and just as friendly guests."
United States
Prahlad
The price is NT$2,840
NT$3,237 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
A chair with a throw blanket, a floor lamp, and a wall socket.

11. Luxe Ensuite near USC-Shared Home

Luxe Ensuite near USC-Shared Home
2.0 star property
Exposition Park
6.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"We were expecting this to be a hotel. It turned out to be an unmarked apartment building. When we arrived we were unable to get into the entrance door as the code we had did not work and there was no one to help. After a lot of searching we finally found support online, left messages at an unattended mailbox and sat for 2 hours in front of the building after having been on the road for 6+ hours. We finally were able to get someone to chat with us online and give us a code to enter. Our clean...
United States
Joerg
The price is NT$1,874
NT$4,345 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Luxe Ensuite near USC-Shared Home
The storefront of Hostelling International 521 Market with a clear view of the entrance and a person inside.

12. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (725 reviews)
"Easy access.. close to everything.. friendly helpful staff.."
United States
Amanda
The price is NT$2,269
NT$2,585 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
A modern hotel room with a bed, a potted plant, and a world map on the wall.

13. Culver City Hostel

Culver City Hostel
1.0 star property
Park West
7.8 out of 10, Good, (201 reviews)
"Great stay. Staff was attentive, amenities were great. Only cons were no hot water in the kitchen sink and I don’t think the showers were cleaned during my 4 night stay. Was a great location with a lot of coffee shops and quick food/metro access."
United States
Brianni
The price is NT$2,662
NT$3,035 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Culver City Hostel
A hotel room with a herringbone-patterned floor, a bed, a chair, and curtains with room numbers.

14. Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (946 reviews)
"Great, simple stay"
Canada
Wai Kit
The price is NT$1,699
NT$1,933 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Stay Classy Hostel
A wooden staircase leading to a bunk bed room with a window and a chalkboard with writing.

15. PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel

PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel
1.0 star property
Downtown Los Angeles
7.6 out of 10, Good, (238 reviews)
"Very convenient location for Little Tokyo and Metro travel"
United States
Michael
The price is NT$2,492
NT$2,841 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel
A coastal cityscape with buildings along the beach, waves in the foreground, and a clear sky.

16. ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (227 reviews)
"I had such a great stay here! Everyone was extremely friendly, welcoming, and nice. The hostel was very clean, comfortable, and had a really good atmosphere. The location was amazing!! you’re close to the beach, Belmont Park, and plenty of great places to eat, so there’s always something to do nearby. I really enjoyed my stay and would definitely recommend this hostel to anyone visiting Mission Beach. I would happily stay here again! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
United States
Leslie
The price is NT$2,726
NT$3,073 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
A multi-level interior with a staircase, wooden doors, and a balcony with plants.

17. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (684 reviews)
"Thank you for a great stay!"
United States
Karin
The price is NT$3,129
NT$3,559 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Gaslamp Hostel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

18. Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Location is really good right in front of a metro station in Hollywood, safe neighborhood! Have breakfast and free water"
United States
Dan
The price is NT$2,487
NT$2,836 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
A modern kitchen with a black countertop, stainless steel sink, and a microwave.

19. La Ventana

La Ventana
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.2 out of 10, Good, (63 reviews)
"Steep stairs at entry to arrive to floor level rooms. Challenging with luggage and for the disabled. Front door access code was changed next day without notice. I waited outside for over 30 minutes with groceries before I received updated access code. Clean property and amenities. Great bed. Walking distance to nightlife, 7-11, public transport and more"
United States
Azalea
The price is NT$1,533
NT$3,503 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
La Ventana
An outdoor seating area with a striped umbrella, a table, and chairs.

20. 8th & Ardmore

8th & Ardmore
1.0 star property
Koreatown
The price is NT$1,330
NT$1,517 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
8th & Ardmore
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Southern California Hostels information

Number of reviews
5,400
Accommodation
17 Hostels
Lowest Price
NT$1,517
Highest Price
NT$4,345