HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 6-minute walk to Santa Monica Beach

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Dates

November 2025

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December 2025

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.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Laundry
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Free WiFi
Business services

₩182,875 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 6 - Nov 7

Tomorrow

Nov 7 - Nov 8

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Private Queen, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

3 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

3 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in All-Gender 10-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

3 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

3 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

3 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

3 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Private Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

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 - 4 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 Santa Monica Whaler - ‬2 min walk
‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬1 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:

Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a vending machine
A TV in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and a water dispenser
A billiards/pool table, a 24-hour front desk, and ATM/banking services
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

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Restaurant
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk

₩88,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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 Nov 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel on Nov 24, 2025 start from ₩149,992, 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

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Nov 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stellar, first time staying at a hostel and I was very impressed.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

logan

Aug 29, 2025

Liked: Amenities

Great place to stay

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Oct 21, 2025

Nice staff

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuliya

Oct 28, 2025

Amazing!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Oct 25, 2025

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

If you have a lifetime membership you get 1/2 price on the first day. Make sure you take the #134 bus from Ocean & the SM pier to tour PCH MALIBU to TRANCAS Then Back

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Jonathan

Jun 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic location and great facilities

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ma. Corazon

Jun 23, 2025

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

Heather

Jul 31, 2025

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

Eric

Apr 7, 2025

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice place

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Jul 5, 2025

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

Good!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nurul

Nov 15, 2024

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

love the atmosphere and breakfast is great

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Bahareh

May 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Overall, it was a good stay. I felt like the staff could of been nicer but that is my personal assessment I guess.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

YASUTOSHI

Apr 19, 2025

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

great!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Jul 4, 2024

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

Amazing can't wait to go back

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

May 17, 2023

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

Great location and friendly staff.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

wanda

Jan 3, 2025

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

Everything was great. Close to Santa Monica Pier and Ye Olde Kings Head Pub on the corner has good food and beer.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matisse

Oct 24, 2024

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

Best place to visite Venice - LA and California Breakfast is perfect to start the day

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Jan 18, 2025

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

Wonderful!

Absolutely amazing! Thank you!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luzviminda

Dec 29, 2024

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

They provided guided free tours. They suggested several activities that travelers can enjoy. The place is convenient to go shopping, dining, and sightseeing. Their workers are very helpful and professional. And it's always clean especially the common areas.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Nov 19, 2024

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

This was the best hostel for this price I have ever seen! Especially considering that it is so close to the beach and pier. The last hostel I went to at this price was basically a homeless shelter.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

??

Mar 23, 2025

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

good

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Jun 26, 2023

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

Very well located

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Dec 5, 2023

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

Good location

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Jun 24, 2024

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

All the staff were helpful and knowledgeable on the area. This place hosted a comedy night while I was there, and I believe they do other events, which is a nice included benefit.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024