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HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (794)
"Great place to stay"
United States
logan
The price is ฿4,138
฿4,767 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
Front of property
San Marino guest house
San Marino guest house
1.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (109)
"So many places to visit with walking "
United States
Kristine
The price is ฿2,039
฿2,325 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
San Marino guest house
On the beach
Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (603)
"I’d definitely stay there again.. couldn’t ask for more! "
Australia
Sarah
The price is ฿3,811
฿4,345 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
Deluxe Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
1.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (144)
"Friendly staff, nice breakfast, close to beach; note a bit noisy because of bars etc nearby."
United States
Sung
The price is ฿2,787
฿3,177 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains
Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (914)
"Very well managed, clean, organized, nice breakfast, thanks Samesun"
United States
Sung
The price is ฿2,069
฿2,359 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
Property amenity
PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel
PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel
1.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (214)
"great beds and alot of room for a cheap price "
United States
marcus
The price is ฿2,135
฿2,434 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel
Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Brimfield Stay
Brimfield Stay
2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (81)
"Awesome place to stay! Very organized"
United States
Marcos
The price is ฿2,052
฿2,340 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Brimfield Stay
Lobby lounge
PodShare - Hostel
PodShare - Hostel
1.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (124)
"Easy check in comfy full size bed felt safe cheap and close to action"
United States
Jennifer
PodShare - Hostel
Restaurant
Green HomeStay
Green HomeStay
1.0 star property
6.0 out of 10, (45)
"Easy check-in process. Nice property. Other guests were pleasant. Phenominal valur - I will return here."
United States
sean
The price is ฿1,055
฿1,203 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Green HomeStay
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle
Normandie Hostel
Normandie Hostel
1.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (113)
"Never stayed at a hostel before. The Normandie hostel is new, clean and the beds are great with so much privacy. Plus they’re virtual check in is a breeze with fast responses."
United States
Manuel Lucas
Normandie Hostel
Interior entrance
Seasun Hostel
Seasun Hostel
2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (109)
"Very comfortable. Safe, quiet, clean."
United States
Margaret
The price is ฿2,639
฿3,008 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Seasun Hostel
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
2.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (41)
"Great place and close to exposition park! "
United States
isaiah
The price is ฿2,512
฿2,864 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
Lobby sitting area
PodShare Los Feliz - Hostel
PodShare Los Feliz - Hostel
1.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (94)
"Great place very clean organized and nice staff"
United States
noah
The price is ฿2,769
฿3,157 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
PodShare Los Feliz - Hostel
Fridge, microwave, dining tables
Modern Hostel
Modern Hostel
2.0 star property
6.8 out of 10, (86)
"Nice place"
United States
Jason
Modern Hostel
Living area
Boutique HomeStay
Boutique HomeStay
1.0 star property
6.2 out of 10, (97)
"Much like a paid jail stay, the “boutique” “hostel” always delivers the goods. Brutish staff, gross facilities and the usual coterie of drug addicts await you!"
United States
Adam
The price is ฿1,478
฿1,685 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Boutique HomeStay
View from property
Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel
Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (205)
"Fun property"
United States
William
The price is ฿3,798
฿4,330 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel
Room 12 (2 Double Beds) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Culver City Hostel
Culver City Hostel
1.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (132)
"Great place "
United States
Rebecca
The price is ฿3,087
฿3,519 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Culver City Hostel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Santa Monica Hotel Reviews

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent "
Taramattie 1-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Hilton Los Angeles Airport

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Santa Monica Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,892
Accommodation
41 Hostels
Lowest Price
฿1,203
Highest Price
฿4,767

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Santa Monica?
Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for exploring. You can check out this destination's cultural highlights, such as its art galleries, and the beaches create an appealing natural setting.
What is a hostel?
No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget-friendly prices and a social atmosphere.
What are the best hostels in Santa Monica?
While you're deciding on somewhere to stay, take a look at this top hostel in Santa Monica: HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as tour/ticket assistance. You'll find towels, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Santa Monica?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're experiencing new places, so here's a little information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually August and September, with an average temperature of 23°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for Santa Monica is 274 mm.
What is there to see and do in Santa Monica?
Generally, Santa Monica is known for its beaches, restaurants and sports. Major attractions include Santa Monica Beach, Venice Beach and SoFi Stadium. Get out into nature with places such as Venice Beach Boardwalk, Palisades Park and Original Muscle Beach. Cultural attractions include City Garage Theatre, Fidelity Arts and Santa Monica History Museum.
What's the best way to get to and around Santa Monica while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Santa Monica in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Los Angeles Intl. (LAX), 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal), which is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) away. When you're out and about, you may want to make use of public transport. You can access metro transport at Downtown Santa Monica Station, 17th Street/SMC Station and 26th Street/Bergamot Station.

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