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Located in Los Angeles, 300 metres from Venice Beach, Ocean Front Vortex Female Hostel private rooms Free bikes provides accommodation with free bikes, private parking and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and an ATM, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Each room is equipped with a patio.

Vortex, the coolest place where to be in Venice

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9.9
Exceptional
22 reviews
Price from
£105
per night

Located within 4 minutes' walk from Dolby Theater, Orange Drive Hostel offers free WiFi . Entertainment venue the Hollywood Bowl is 1 km away, while Capitol Records is 1.4 km away.

Melrose Avenue is 2.3 km from the hostel, while Universal Studios Hollywood is 3.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Hollywood Burbank Airport, 11 km from the property. The Hollywood Walk of Fame is 4 minutes' walk from the property.

The people who work here are very friendly, starting with the owner, front desk team,everyone is very generous and willing to help.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,592 reviews
Price from
£41
per night

The largest all purpose-built hostel in the United States with affordable dormitory accommodation, HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel presents itself as your perfect headquarters for seeing all that the Los Angeles area has to offer.

The location was great. The staff were really great courteous friendly helpful. The fireplace and couches were good place to relax Also outside area. The breakfast was modest but good B3ds comfortable everything clean Good feeling of safety and productivity. Easy to find way around and facilities were all well explained

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8.6
Fabulous
4,536 reviews
Price from
£38
per night

Located within 3.3 km of Capitol Records Building and 4.6 km of Dolby Theater, Normandie Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Los Angeles. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 4.9 km from Hollywood Bowl.

It’s clean and they clean everyday.

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8
Very good
97 reviews
Price from
£36
per night

Boasting a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Burlington Hostel is situated in Los Angeles, 2 km from Staples Center. The property is around 1.9 km from Microsoft Theater, 4.2 km from California Science Center and 4.5 km from Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are available.

Location - Easy access to many places by using either public transportation or car, specially to downtown or Crypto.com arena Staff - Always ready to help

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8.1
Very good
225 reviews
Price from
£36
per night

Situated in Los Angeles and within 4.5 km of Capitol Records Building, The Rosemary has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 4.9 km from Griffith Observatory, 5.8 km from Dolby Theater and 6.1 km from Hollywood Bowl. Dodger Stadium is 6.4 km from the hostel and Hollywood Sign is 7.1 km away.

The rooms are private and the place looked great.

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8.2
Very good
175 reviews
Price from
£84
per night

All guest rooms in the hostel are equipped with a coffee machine. With a shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at The California - Hollywood also have free WiFi. At the accommodation all rooms include bed linen and towels.

Great location with safe neighborhood! Only 5min away from walk of Fame. Bed are comfortable, staff very nice.

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8.1
Very good
546 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

Set in Los Angeles and within 4.4 km of Capitol Records Building, The Steady has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is located 5.8 km from Dolby Theater, 6.1 km from Hollywood Bowl and 6.4 km from Griffith Observatory. The accommodation offers an ATM and luggage storage space for guests.

Staples Center is 6.5 km from the hostel, while Microsoft Theater is 6.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Hollywood Burbank Airport, 15 km from The Steady.

The staff were amazing, super friendly and helpful, great advice and directions I will stay here again in October or November on my return from Mexico

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8.1
Very good
844 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

Conveniently situated in the Koreatown district of Los Angeles, Roomi is located 4.9 km from Staples Center, 4.9 km from Microsoft Theater and 5.5 km from Los Angeles County Museum Of Art / LACMA. The property is situated 5.7 km from Petersen Automotive Museum, 6.2 km from Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and 6.5 km from Capitol Records Building. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

California Science Center is 6.9 km from the hostel, while LA Memorial Coliseum is 7.2 km away. The nearest airport is Hawthorne Municipal Airport, 17 km from Roomi.

big house, a lot of travelers, free breakfast (bread, nutella, oats, pancakes) + friendly staff. i was lil bit worry to book bc of amount of reviews but im glad i did! very good for the money.

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8.8
Fabulous
15 reviews
Price from
£32
per night

Situated in Los Angeles, 1.8 km from Venice Beach, Venice Beach Garden Boutique Guesthouse features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.2 km from Santa Monica Beach.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at the hostel.

Great location. Clean property. Special thanks to mr.mevlut who made us feel like home. Definetly a p/p place in LA

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8.1
Very good
8 reviews
Price from
£177
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Los Angeles Zen Home
    Budget options available
    5.5
    Scored 5.5
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 141 reviews

    Conveniently set in the West Los Angeles district of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Zen Home is situated 3.8 km from Los Angeles County Museum Of Art / LACMA, 10 km from Dolby Theater and 11 km from Capitol...

    Prijs kwaliteit verhouding Centraal gelegen , vlakbij OV

  • Culver City Hostel
    5.9
    Scored 5.9
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 679 reviews

    Boasting a terrace, Culver City Hostel is set in Los Angeles in the California region, 7.6 km from Venice Beach Boardwalk and 8.4 km from Petersen Automotive Museum.

    Great location, and the rooms were nice and clean.

  • PodShare Hollywood
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 136 reviews

    Set in Los Angeles, 500 metres from Capitol Records Building, PodShare Hollywood offers air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

    Location, comfort, ease of access, friendliness of staff

  • PodShare DTLA
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 359 reviews

    PodShare DTLA is conveniently situated in the centre of Los Angeles, and provides free bikes, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    Very cozy and unassuming. Chill staff and roomies.

  • Robertson's Place Like Home
    5.1
    Scored 5.1
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 20 reviews

    Attractively located in the West Los Angeles district of Los Angeles, Robertson's Place Like Home is set 3.6 km from Los Angeles County Museum Of Art / LACMA, 10 km from Dolby Theater and 11 km from...

    It was nice. Clean, bathroom was clean. The bed was comfortable.

  • PodShare East Hollywood
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 78 reviews

    Well situated in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles, PodShare East Hollywood is set 4.4 km from Capitol Records Building, 5 km from Griffith Observatory and 5.8 km from Dolby Theater.

    i love the company i have interest in it not another

  • Ocean Front Vortex Female Hostel private rooms Free bikes
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 22 reviews

    Located in Los Angeles, 300 metres from Venice Beach, Ocean Front Vortex Female Hostel private rooms Free bikes provides accommodation with free bikes, private parking and a shared lounge.

    Super Lage aber erst die girlz und gary mach nen diesen Ort zu was ganz besonderen. Venice forever 💜

  • PRIVATE ROOM IN NEW APPARTMENT WITH FULL BATH
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 63 reviews

    Located within 2.8 km of Microsoft Theater and 3.2 km of Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, PRIVATE ROOM IN NEW APPARTMENT WITH FULL BATH offers rooms in Los Angeles.

    Clean and convenient to my work. Responsive host.

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Los Angeles

  • THE SECRET GARDEN
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 21 reviews

    Situated conveniently in the South Los Angeles district of Los Angeles, THE SECRET GARDEN is situated 1.4 km from California Science Center, 1.6 km from Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County...

    Everything was clean and everyone around super friendly!

  • HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 4,535 reviews

    The largest all purpose-built hostel in the United States with affordable dormitory accommodation, HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel presents itself as your perfect headquarters for seeing all that...

    Near public transportation and the Santa Monica pier

  • The Rosemary
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 175 reviews

    Situated in Los Angeles and within 4.5 km of Capitol Records Building, The Rosemary has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    good vibes, clean, easy to get into. good location

  • Haven Coliving
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 19 reviews

    Located in Los Angeles and with Marina Del Rey Beach reachable within 1.8 km, Haven Coliving provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and barbecue...

    Very easy check in process, clean and stylish place, it's nice and quiet even when all the spots are booked

  • Venice Beach Garden Boutique Guesthouse
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 8 reviews

    Situated in Los Angeles, 1.8 km from Venice Beach, Venice Beach Garden Boutique Guesthouse features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    The guesthouse is very chill and vibrant; everything was great, good price, clean rooms and friendly hosts.

  • Normandie Hostel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 100 reviews

    Located within 3.3 km of Capitol Records Building and 4.6 km of Dolby Theater, Normandie Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Los Angeles.

    the staff is nice , the place is clean good for price recommend

  • 8th and Ardmore
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,020 reviews

    Ideally located in the Koreatown district of Los Angeles, 8th and Ardmore is set 4.4 km from Staples Center, 4.5 km from Microsoft Theater and 5.8 km from Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.

    I would recommend this place. It’s clean and functional. Location is good

  • Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,233 reviews

    Situated on the famous Venice Beach Boardwalk, this hostel in Los Angeles is within walking distance from Muscle Beach. Guest rooms offer shared bathroom facilities and views of the area.

    Fantastic location, great staff, clean and comfortable room

  • Samesun Hollywood Hotel & Hostel
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,680 reviews

    Located on Hollywood Boulevard’s Walk of Fame, Samesun Hollywood offers accommodation with free WiFi and a 24-hour reception. Guests have access to a shared kitchen and free continental breakfast.

    Clean, good smell, quiet, nice living area. Slept well.

  • Cheers Hostel
    Central location
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 148 reviews

    Situated in Los Angeles, 12 km from Nethercutt Museum, Cheers Hostel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    Close to my work and quiet neighborhood and nice house

  • Libra Hotel
    Central location
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 971 reviews

    Situated conveniently in the Koreatown district of Los Angeles, Libra Hotel is set 5.2 km from Los Angeles County Museum Of Art / LACMA, 5.4 km from Petersen Automotive Museum and 5.6 km from Staples...

    Clean room with well furnished Owner were really kind and helpful

  • Banana Bungalow West Hollywood Hotel & Hostel
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,631 reviews

    Banana Bungalow West Hollywood Hotel & Hostel is set in Los Angeles, 2.1 km from Los Angeles County Museum Of Art / LACMA.

    The staff was wonderful and the setting wuite cool.

  • Venice Beach Hostel
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 466 reviews

    Located 2 minutes’ walk from the lively Venice Beach Boardwalk, Venice Beach Hostel provides guests with lockers, storage and guest laundry facilities. Free WiFi is also provided.

    Proximité de la plage et la propreté de la chambre.

  • PodShare Venice
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 426 reviews

    Situated in Los Angeles, 1.1 km from Marina Del Rey Beach, PodShare Venice features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    100% the location and you can park the car inside.

  • Qazaq Hostel
    Central location
    4.7
    Scored 4.7
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 3 reviews

    Located in Los Angeles and with Universal Studios Hollywood reachable within 12 km, Qazaq Hostel provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

  • Pads on Pasadena Ave
    4.3
    Scored 4.3
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 122 reviews

    Situated in Los Angeles and within 3.6 km of LA Union Station, Pads on Pasadena Ave has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    空间很大,和同等的旅馆价格相比更便宜,房东是墨西哥人很热情大度,相处很融洽,而且有独立的厕所只要和房东去讲。房间很宽敞,而且有电风扇。

  • HOLLYWOOD HIGHLAND HOTEL AND HOSTEL

    Situated within 400 metres of Dolby Theater and 1.7 km of Capitol Records Building, HOLLYWOOD HIGHLAND HOTEL AND HOSTEL features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Los Angeles.

  • Las Palmas Coliving

    Las Palmas Coliving features air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles.

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Hostels that guests love in Los Angeles

  • Avg. price/night: £159.33
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 4,535 reviews
    Great location, spacious room and big lockers, spacious bathroom and pretty clean, good breakfast, nice common areas, a lot of activities (I didn't participate but it is a nice option especially when travelling solo). They even provided towels (which is not often the case in hostels). With the reception and the key cards it also felt very safe!
    globetrotter_1992
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £159.33
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 4,535 reviews
    One of the best hostels I’ve stayed in, for sure. Excellent location, lots of activities, common areas on each floor, good showers and bathrooms. Felt safe, well kept and welcoming.
    Ivan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £113.08
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,233 reviews
    Great to find Hummingbirds just up the road. Friendly helpful staff in great location. Lots to do and after catching a number 1 bus up to the Metro you can get anywhere real quick and travel all day with a 5dollar capped Tap bus and train card, magic....Belles bar just opposite Samesun hostel is nice safe bar...
    Peter
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £94.07
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,447 reviews
    Very clean rooms. It's great for a cheap stay in a rough area. Safe parking with good security. Felt safe, and the room is really nice. Would have no problem staying again!
    Stephen
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £307.26
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,434 reviews
    Wow! Just lovely. A cool vibey hotel with lots going on in the evenings. Great location that felt safe. A short walk to the heart of the touristy part of Hollywood. We walked around until nightfall then got an Uber back to the hotel. We parked in the multi-storey car park on the corner of Argyle Ave and Carlos Ave, which worked out cheaper than hotel parking. We booked a Suite, which was perfect for us and the teens. We requested a roll out bed too as the sofa bed was too small to share. Very spacious.
    Amanda
    Family with young children
  • 7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 69 reviews
    Everything was fine, but dont expect a hostel vibe like in Asia or Australia where Backpackers come along and chat in the kitchen:) Some of the guest are living long term there and are not really interested in chatting with new people what is totally fine, just to let you know. Also there is not really a common room to relax and chat with others. But if you are looking for a clean, cheap and nice hostel with small dorms go to this place.
    C
    Clara
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £113.08
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,233 reviews
    Very well organized, clean hostel in a great location. The staff was very friendly. Everything you need is available, the rooms are simple but nice and the bathrooms very clean. The chillout area is also comfortable. Great safety and sheets smelled like freshly washed! This was my second time and I would always come again!
    Katharina
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £95.30
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,592 reviews
    Great location! The hostel is literally right on the walk of fame, in a safe area with parking. The staff were very helpful and really friendly.
    Olivia
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £135.69
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,680 reviews
    I stayed here for 2 nights. It met My expectations for sure. It was safe, 1st time hostel user. It was in a great location near the action of Hollywood as a tourist and train station across the street. It was quiet and private. Staff was very helpful and accommodating and kind. I had an issue with my credit card and they were willing to offer me the 1st night until I could get money from the bank. Room was spacious and comfortable however, private rooms should have their own bathroom and shower
    T
    Tammy
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £159.33
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 4,535 reviews
    spacious, really safe as you can only enter the hostel with a key. staff clean daily, massive kitchen with plenty of space to cook with multiple people. great location 5 minute walk from the Santa Monica pier, cafes restaurants and shops surrounding with cheap grocery stores around the corner!
    S
    Saskia
    Solo traveller

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