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Hostels in Santa Monica

Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (865)
"Great place for a quick stay"
The price is ￥15,265
￥17,402 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
Lobby

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (732)
"I really liked the location and the ability to book private rooms "
The price is ￥15,193
￥17,501 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
The Rumi Hostel
Terrace/patio

The Rumi Hostel

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (296)
"Great place "
The Rumi Hostel
Boutique HomeStay
Shared kitchen

Boutique HomeStay

1.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (81)
"Great budget frie3ndl;y place for travellers."
The price is ￥5,917
￥6,745 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Boutique HomeStay
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

1.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (111)
"Great location "
The price is ￥13,846
￥15,784 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
Affordable Stay America
Oven

Affordable Stay America

1.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (28)
"Very nice staff and clean place!"
The price is ￥6,508
￥14,913 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Affordable Stay America
Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
On the beach

Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (578)
"Staff very convenient Breakfast included Cleanliness Possibility to check in earlier Possibility to store the luggage for free after check out"
The price is ￥15,252
￥17,388 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (13)
"Everything was clean and organized. Very comfortable stay. The staff was very accommodatiing with service timely. Street parking is very limited to none if you arrive after working hours. I would stay again. Thank you!"
The price is ￥12,491
￥14,240 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
Burlington Hostel
Shared Dormitory, Women only | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Burlington Hostel

1.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (152)
"Very safe place "
Burlington Hostel
Modern Hostel
Fridge, microwave, dining tables

Modern Hostel

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (64)
"Affordable and peace of mind "
Modern Hostel
Culver City Hostel
Room B6 (2 Double Beds) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Culver City Hostel

1.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (110)
"OK place...could use some upgrades "
Culver City Hostel
Brimfield Stay
Shared kitchen

Brimfield Stay

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (43)
"It was a nice place, felt like home"
The price is ￥12,491
￥14,240 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Brimfield Stay
Seasun Hostel
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Seasun Hostel

2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (100)
"this place was okay"
The price is ￥15,778
￥17,987 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Seasun Hostel
Normandie Hostel
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle

Normandie Hostel

1.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (101)
"My home away from home. Such an awesome community "
The price is ￥11,022
￥25,131 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Normandie Hostel
The Steady
Fridge, microwave

The Steady

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (118)
"Amazing staff, great clean building, awesome fellow travelers. Would stay here again!"
The Steady
PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel
Property amenity

PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel

1.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (195)
"Good"
The price is ￥9,350
￥10,659 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel
Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel
View from property

Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (203)
"Fun property"
The price is ￥16,903
￥20,426 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 25 - Jun 26
Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel
PodShare - Hostel
Exterior detail

PodShare - Hostel

1.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (119)
"It was very walk place and the owner was so kind. I want to use again if I visit LA next time."
PodShare - Hostel
Kohzy
Microwave, toaster, freezer

Kohzy

1.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (4)
"The outside of the property is a little run down and the parking is limited. Other than that, our room was amazing. I was traveling alone with 6 kids and our options were limited. The kids had a great sleep and the shower was incredible! "
The price is ￥13,271
￥15,129 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Kohzy
Stay Open
Living area

Stay Open

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (15)
"Great space "
Stay Open
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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 Santa Monica Beach, Venice Beach, and SoFi Stadium. Get out into nature with places like Original Muscle Beach, Venice Beach Boardwalk, and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. 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 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.