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Our top choices for Santa Monica hostels

Courtyard

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, (849 reviews)
"Clean room | Staff | Business-friendly"
United States
Saurabh
The price is ￥19,468
￥22,427 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
On the beach

ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
1.0 star property
Hermosa Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (196 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Andrew
The price is ￥9,600
￥10,944 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
On the beach

Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Venice
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (639 reviews)
"Wonderful hostel , highly recommended "
United States
Naya
The price is ￥8,889
￥10,133 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
Full-size fridge, microwave

San Marino guest house

San Marino guest house
1.0 star property
Koreatown
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (176 reviews)
"The bedroom was fine, it’s literally just a bed and a bathroom. There was no hot water the entire time so I had to shower somewhere else, which was a huge inconvience. It was also a bit hard finding parking, but that’s just LA. The bed was comfortable and that was the most important part. "
United States
Bailey
The price is ￥10,137
￥11,557 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
San Marino guest house
View from property

Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (995 reviews)
"clean, good location"
Canada
Marc-antoine
The price is ￥10,485
￥11,953 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
Living area

Modern Hostel

Modern Hostel
2.0 star property
South Park
6.6 out of 10, (98 reviews)
"Nice place"
United States
Jason
The price is ￥4,678
￥5,333 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Modern Hostel
Townhome, Multiple Beds | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
1.0 star property
Vermont Square
7.2 out of 10, Good, (82 reviews)
"Good stay, clean area and amenities. Had no bad experience with the others staying at the hostel. "
United States
Basil
The price is ￥10,468
￥11,934 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel

PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel
1.0 star property
Downtown Los Angeles
7.6 out of 10, Good, (221 reviews)
"Overall, happy because there werent many people and the area was great. But the place needed improvements and to be more fully cleaned. If it was full then idk what it would be like, too much for sure but it wasnt. "
United States
Matthew
The price is ￥8,459
￥9,644 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 12 - Feb 13
PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel
Lobby lounge

PodShare - Hostel

PodShare - Hostel
1.5 star property
Hollywood
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (126 reviews)
"Easy check in comfy full size bed felt safe cheap and close to action"
United States
Jennifer
The price is ￥9,271
￥10,569 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 12 - Feb 13
PodShare - Hostel
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Seasun Hostel

Seasun Hostel
2.0 star property
Northridge
7.0 out of 10, Good, (124 reviews)
"Safe, Quiet, and Convenient. "
United States
Alnisa
The price is ￥11,263
￥12,840 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Seasun Hostel
Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Brimfield Stay

Brimfield Stay
2.0 star property
Panorama City
7.8 out of 10, Good, (111 reviews)
"Perfect setup for tje travelers. Close to food and shopping "
United States
Joseph
The price is ￥9,887
￥11,271 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 12 - Feb 13
Brimfield Stay
Room 13 (2 Double Beds Private Bathroom Suite) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Culver City Hostel

Culver City Hostel
1.0 star property
Park West
7.8 out of 10, Good, (148 reviews)
"Staff was absolutely wonderful and so helpful. The room was clean and even better than advertised."
United States
mitch
The price is ￥12,811
￥14,605 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Culver City Hostel
Lobby sitting area

PodShare Los Feliz - Hostel

PodShare Los Feliz - Hostel
1.5 star property
Hollywood
7.8 out of 10, Good, (94 reviews)
"A safe place to stay while visiting."
United States
Misty
PodShare Los Feliz - Hostel
Outdoor dining

Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel

Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (208 reviews)
"Really cool vibe 😎 "
United States
Joseph
The price is ￥17,382
￥21,006 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 12 - Feb 13
Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel
Living area

Boutique HomeStay

Boutique HomeStay
1.0 star property
Mid City
6.2 out of 10, (105 reviews)
"Staff and the ones who live there.dont need to be there "
United States
Sidney
The price is ￥4,964
￥5,659 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Boutique HomeStay
Microwave, toaster, freezer

Kohzy

Kohzy
1.0 star property
Mid City
6.6 out of 10, (7 reviews)
"We stayed in a cute 2 bed casita. It was cute and comfortable. I loved how close it was to all the tourist destinations. Hollywood Studios, Hollywood qalk of fame and the beach were are destinations and they all were 20 min drives. "
United States
Nicole
The price is ￥18,771
￥21,399 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Kohzy
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Top Santa Monica Hotel Reviews

Freehand Los Angeles

Freehand Los Angeles

10/10 Excellent
"Super cute hotel! Lovely, clean and spacious. "
Vannessa 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Freehand Los Angeles

Find out more about Santa Monica

Santa Monica Hostels information

Number of reviews
4,165
Accommodation
41 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥5,333
Highest Price
￥22,427

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Santa Monica?
Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save more for going out. 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 the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget prices, and a social setting.
What are the best hostels in Santa Monica?
While you're deciding on where to stay, check out 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 WiFi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as tour assistance. You'll find towels, bed sheets, and free WiFi 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 discovering new places, so here's some information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 73°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 57°F. Average annual precipitation for Santa Monica is 11 inches.
What is there to see and do in Santa Monica?
Generally, Santa Monica is known for its beaches, restaurants, and sports. Major attractions include Universal Studios Hollywood, Crypto.com Arena, and Santa Monica Beach. Get out into nature with places like Venice Beach, Venice Beach Boardwalk, and Palisades Park. Cultural attractions include City Garage Theatre, Fidelity Arts, and The Acting Studio at Edgemar.
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 center. An alternative is Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal), located 11.1 mi (17.9 km) away. When you're out and about, you may want to use public transit to get around. You can access metro transit at Downtown Santa Monica Station, 17th Street/SMC Station, and 26th Street/Bergamot Station.

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