HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

Travelers find their own space at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel, with private balconies overlooking green gardens just steps from the historic pier.

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Dates

January 2026

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February 2026

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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

Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Business services
Laundry room
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk

includes taxes & fees

26 Jan - 27 Jan

Room options

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Tonight

Jan 19 - Jan 20

Tomorrow

Jan 20 - Jan 21

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

3 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

3 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

3 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

3 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

3 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

3 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Private Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

About the area

Located in Downtown Santa Monica, a neighbourhood in Santa Monica, HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel is in a shopping district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach, while Universal Studios Hollywood and Candy Cane Lane are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Kia Forum or SoFi Stadium.

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1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90401

What's nearby

Third Street Promenade - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Santa Monica Place - 2 min walk - 0.2 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

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
‪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 reception and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

A lift, beach towels and ATM/banking services
A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and a vending machine
Meeting rooms, luggage storage and a billiards/pool table
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff

Room features

All 262 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Heating and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk

includes taxes & fees

30 Jan - 31 Jan

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Offsite parking available (USD 25 per day)

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 centre
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.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

1 building
4 floors
Built in 1990
Communal living room
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Nearby parking fee: USD 25.00 per day (100 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 19 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel on 26 Jan 2026 start from €112.23, including 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.

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?

Checkout 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

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

15 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was a great experience, all super clean, a very safe location and staff was helpful at all times 24/7. If I come back to LA I will definitely stay here again. Thank you!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Xinrou

18 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff were nice. You need the room card to swipe in for access to most amenities. Public bathroom were clean, nice, and it's heated! One down side is that there's no coverage at all around the bunk bed. would appreciate if they can install a curtain or smth for each bed

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chuxuan

24 Oct 2025

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

Affordable rates, nice staff, and excellent locations. My go to hotel in LA

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sadie

8 Oct 2025

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

good location, solid amenities.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

19 Oct 2025

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

Clean bathrooms large locker Nice relaxing courtyard Large kitchen Very nice facility I will stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torey

17 Sept 2025

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

I enjoyed my stay, relaxing peaceful hostel.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

16 Dec 2025

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

I’m very impressed with my stay at the hostel. The staff was really friendly and helpful. The hostel has such a cool vibe with evening activities and movies to watch in the court yard. It feels safe and comfortable from the moment of walking in. The hostel is conveniently located within walking distance to the famous 3rd Street Promenade and the Santa Monica Pier. Lots of restaurants to choose from and easy access to transportation and highways. We stayed in a private room and it was very comfortable with basic amenities. I would definitely recommend staying here for the travelers that appreciate great hospitality with the simplicity of the basics. I look forward to returning here again on my next visit to Santa Monica LA again next year.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonor

26 Sept 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Jonathan

22 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic location and great facilities

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

19 May 2025

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

Florencia

4 Jul 2025

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

Super nice people

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

2 May 2025

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

Jaylene-Ann

24 Jan 2025

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

Really really nice hostel , very well kept , friendly staff, easy checkin!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

8 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very professional staff and great location near the main tourist attractions

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

10 May 2025

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

I loved it, such lovely people and in an amazing location. Was also vey clean

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

31 Jul 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

Amina

7 May 2025

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

As a woman traveling alone, I felt safe and comfortable. Everything is well organized, from security to housekeeping.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

14 May 2025

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

The best stay in a hostel

It so nice because the workers are very friendly and you get to meet alot of people from all over the world,and hang out with them one thing i really love from this hostel was that there is always event's for each day that you stay there,so there is always something to do!!!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

21 Oct 2024

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

Bathrooms were very clean and the room was very comfortable!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

17 May 2025

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

Amazing hostel 1 block from the ocean--a must!

The hostel was absolutely amazing--100% clean and very nice and "newish". They provided a wonderful breakfast each morning, and I was able to go to the open mike and comedy nights which was fun. Everyone was respectful and lovely. I can't say enough about the location and my overall experience, I will be back:)

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025