Top 10 Hostels hotel in Los Angeles, United States

April 19, 2023 Rebbecca Marino

Having appeared in virtually countless TV and movie productions over the years, so many sites throughout Los Angeles are ingrained in our collective psyche - from the glamour of Hollywood and the palm tree-lined streets of Beverly Hills to the skyscrapers of downtown and the gorgeous coastline. Visiting for oneself, you’ll experience how Los Angeles feels much like a large collection of small towns connected across miles of wide boulevards and freeways. This city has a little bit of everything for everyone.
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1. Samesun Hollywood

6820 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028-6102
Excellent
40%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 219 reviews

Samesun Hollywood

Welcome to Samesun Hollywood, located right in the heart of the action at Hollywood and Highland. Our hostel is located on the second floor and directly on the Walk of Fame and close to the metro. The hostel has a large common room overlooking Hollywood Blvd. with plenty of seating and a pool table, a large guest kitchen and guest laundry services. We have a mix of dorms and private rooms available at this property. Friendly staff, clean and centrally located, come stay with us at the best hostel in Hollywood.

Best hostel in USA in my opinion

Reviewed By oceantime124

My safe haven in LA been staying here for years now like a home to me great areas for guests great rooms clean tidy great people only thing would love to see the showers redone maybe more added though I noticed a new small restroom on floor one ! Just the BEST hostel in LA if not the whole world cheers ! ...see you again soon from the Aussie ?

2. Samesun Venice Beach

25 Windward Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90291-4102
Excellent
36%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
7%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 842 reviews

Samesun Venice Beach

Step out the front door and onto the Venice boardwalk. Being at the beach and close to LAX, we are the best and most convenient spot for exploring LA's beaches and beyond! Iconic Venice beach is world renown and we're right in the heart of it. Many of our dorms and privates have a full or partial ocean view, but you can also just walk out the door and be on the beach in 30 seconds. And after you've had a day of sunning, swimming or just people watching, come hang out in our newly renovated lounge to swap stories or just kick back. Our friendly and local staff will clue you in on the best happy hours, favorite places in Venice or sort you out for a surfing lesson or tour. And, you can join our own weekly activities including Taco Tuesday, our Venice favorites bar crawl and our limo tour. And if you need a break from sun and sand, we're surrounded by places to shop, eat and relax and are just a short bike ride or walk from most of the sites you'll know from the movies including Muscle Beach, our famous Venice Skate Park and the Santa Monica Pier.

Staff member sucks

Reviewed By mangiamiculo

I had issues with the Wi-Fi so I asked the receptionist some halp and he just literally said: “well if it doesn’t work for u it doesn’t work for me”. Lol So I went asking to another guest and the Wi-Fi was working for him… This place could be soo much better but staff members wanna be total divas lol

3. Orange Drive Hostel

1764 N Orange Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90028-4307
Excellent
40%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 411 reviews

Orange Drive Hostel

Orange Drive Hostel has the absolute best location in Hollywood! Orange Drive Hostel is centrally located in the heart of Hollywood. We are walking distance from some of the most famous sites in Los Angeles, such as the world famous Chinese Theater, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Dolby Theater- Home of the Oscars, the Hollywood Bowl, Sunset Blvd, Jimmy Kimmel Live Studio, Disney's El Capitan Theatre, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, views of the Hollywood sign, Runyon Canyon-a favorite hiking trail of celebrities, with fantastic views of the city and the Hollywood Sign. We are also just steps from public transportation, the best night life, shopping and restaurants in Hollywood. We are also located a short drive or bus/metro stop away from Universal Studios,Paramount Studios, Warner Brothers Studios, West Hollywood, and Beverly Hills! We are the perfect location for movie Premieres, star Dedications and major Hollywood events! We offer a variety of room types, including dorm rooms, private rooms, and group rooms. Amenities Include: Free daily breakfast of all-you-can-make waffles, pancakes, oatmeal, coffee, assorted teas and hot chocolate. Free WiFi, Free Lockers, Free day storage of luggage before check-in and after check-out, Parking available $10.00 per night (limited parking, parking is first come, first served.) we cannot accommodate over-sized vehicles. ATM, Laundry facilities, Fully equipped guest kitchen Common room w/HD flat screen TV (no TV's in rooms), Discount Shuttle service to/from airport, Smoke Free Property, Universal Studios tickets for sale, Discounted pub crawl with LA Epic Club Crawl. Some History about Orange Drive Hostel: Orange Drive Hostel was originally a manor home built in 1910. It later became a boarding house for the stars of Hollywood's Golden Age, including Marilyn Monroe, Gary Cooper, Rita Hayworth, Kim Novak, Douglas Fairbanks Jr, Johnny Weismuller 'Tarzan, and' and many more. Orange Drive Hostel is a historic home filled with Hollywood history, and staying with us offers a unique opportunity to experience the Golden Age of Hollywood. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Rooms are not guaranteed ready until 3:00 PM Additional key deposit is required and is refundable upon checkout. Please contact hostel if travelling with children or more than two guests/extra charges may apply. Methods of payment accepted: Visa, AMEX, MasterCard, travelers checks, and cash.

Location and More!

Reviewed By 2Do4Reviews

I needed a good location in West Hollywood and this was the place. Just a short walk off Hollywood Blvd but in a quiet calm area. The check in was great service and my room was awesome too. Love the history of this place, it's what makes travel the experience it should be. The common areas of the kitchen, etc was what a hostel should be. Reasonable rate for being in such a good place and feeling so safe. Could not recommend it more. The Roosevelt Hotel is just down the street for 4 times the amount I paid here. Bus service and walking to everywhere I needed to be, All I can say is Thank you for being there for me.

4. American Hotel

303 S Hewitt St, Los Angeles, CA 90013-2567
Excellent
24%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
2%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 46 reviews

American Hotel

Private rooms, shared showers and restrooms

Reviewed By YashinomiY

In Art District. Pie Hole is in the same bldg.
This area used to be insecure but now is relatively safe, surrunded with fashionable shops or middle-classed residence. Suitable for exploring in AD.
Shared showers and restrooms were clean and maintenanced well. The building itself is old but the hotel had new interiors.
I don't wonder.. they have kitchens.
There was a kind receptionist.

5. Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel

5920 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028-5410
Excellent
24%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
8%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 500 reviews

Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel

The Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel is a very popular international destination with a great location. We provide awesome rooms and dorms with many conveniences so you will definitely be comfortable. Our staff is cool and friendly, they will hook you up with Hollywood and LA. In the morning you can enjoy a free breakfast in our Tiki Garden, meet up with other travelers and plan your day. We offer many daytime activities or you can venture out and explore the city. Then in the evening we have nightly gatherings where you can meet and greet new people, plan your night and then head out into the coolest party city in California. We also offer many night time activities or you can hit the town with your new international friends.

Clean, safe, cheap and centrally located.

Reviewed By Claudia H

We had the deluxe which came with a kitchen. Everything worked, but it was poorly stocked. No pans, cookie sheets, stock pots and colander for pasta. The smoke alarm was missing. But the staff was really helpful. Also the great activities advertised on the website are all cancelled. Still it was well worth the price.

6. Sonder at FOUND Santa Monica

1449 Wellesley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025-2523
Excellent
58%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
21%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 19 reviews

Sonder at FOUND Santa Monica

A comfortable stay with a SoCal vibe — welcome to FOUND Santa Monica. The lobby is an open lounge with a retro-style pool table, herringbone wood floors, and seating all around. Each room includes a Chromecast for streaming and plenty of space to work. Just a short drive away, experience ocean views at Palisades Park or open-air shopping at Third Street Promenade. If a scenic Ferris wheel ride is more your style, head to the iconic Santa Monica Pier. This coastal paradise is waiting, and we can’t wait to host you.

Great value, cool, comfy space

Reviewed By Freedom447390

Checked in for two nights while our nearby home was tented. Great find - much cheaper than DTSM where hotels were $400-500 per night - and the parking (first come, first served) was free for both our cars! People on front desk helpful & smiley Room was lovely, comfy beds, lots of space, small but pretty and well-stocked bathroom. Couple negatives - I wanted a quiet room, texted through the Sonder app as requested. Responses were helpful but took way too long - everytime I checked back in I had to re-enter booking details and explain all over. Better software might smooth this out. Aside from small wardrobe there is no storage in bedrooms - no shelves or drawers. Location is in a bleak section of SM Blvd - great if you are using ride-shsre or have a car Don't expect a pool/spa/gardens etc! There's a large bright lobby area with a pool table where you can hang or or eat your brought-in food. That's it I would stay again, or recommend to visitors

7. PodShare Venice

522 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015-3411
Excellent
52%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
7%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 29 reviews

PodShare Venice

Unaffordable Co-Living… with bed bugs and Covid

Reviewed By ADKayak

This place was absolutely terrible. Do not stay here! I booked a “pod” because I had a very long overnight layover on my way to Ecuador. The price was not at all cheap, especially for what you get, but it looked neat online and was close to the beach which was a plus because I had time to kill before my next flight. I got in late and checked in. There was no mask requirement and I was not asked for my vaccine card or asked any questions about symptoms. I immediately heard someone with a horrible hacking cough in the main dorm near my pod. He coughed and coughed all night. I kept my mask on the whole time, even when trying to sleep. It’s hard to believe they wouldn’t at least require symptomatic people to not sleep in the same room as everyone else. What a great place to breed the next Covid variant! My bad for booking a hostel during a pandemic, but still…. I couldn’t sleep and at one point I checked the time on my phone and saw a bug crawling on it. I turned on the light and saw dozens of bed bugs crawling all over me, my backpack, the bed, and the walls of the pod. I grabbed all of my things and ran to the shower (where there was toxic black mold all over the ceiling), and then outside for the rest of the night, waiting for the sun to come up so I could get away from there. Early in the morning a man came out and I asked him if he had seen the bugs, and he said no but had an itchy neck. Sure enough he had the telltale line of bedbug bites. The hostel insisted that they had the place cleaned of bed bugs a couple months ago and had no more complaints since then, but the guy with the bites had seen them steaming the corners of the pods the day before which is a common way to try to exterminate them, which makes me think they knew about the infestation. They did refund my money and offer free laundry, but there was no way I was going back in there so I walked to a laundromat. So much for a relaxing morning on the beach. Steer clear of this place unless you want an overpriced bed with bugs and infection!

8. 8th and Ardmore

861 S Ardmore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005-2411
Excellent
80%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 5 reviews

8th and Ardmore

Best Hostel nothing comes close!!!

Reviewed By P3287LYjong

I was blown away how different this place was stayed on the property on the property at the fourth of July they had a private chef cater to guests with Amazing food everything was free! JG the on-site manager is a professional respectable Man who treats everyone like VIP The place was Gorgeous and well manacured Extremely new and clean felt very secure unlike other places in Los Angeles will definitely be my Go-to from now on I will be recommending to all my friends coming to America for visit ... I would give this place a 10 Five Stars √

9. PodShare DTLA

900 E 1st St Apt 112, Los Angeles, CA 90012-4038
Excellent
30%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
10%
Terrible
20%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 10 reviews

PodShare DTLA

Podshare LA

Reviewed By fluttershyJAC

Podshare LA. Space have ur own little space and you can Cook. The Location okay and The Nightly Stays Here is Little Different Here. Lights out at 10pm - 10am but can come back by anytime of the Hours. The Staff are friendly and kept up the cleaning. I love meeting new people and checking out the City of LA. Just one Person really taking nonsense and tell some guests they need to asked someone to use the Restroom and some other stuff told the Guest what too doing. I usually go to work and get ready for the day, But getting asked or asking if I can use the Restroom and Cooking shouldn't be a Thing. Everything else lease met right people got referred to Doordash so got the job and saved me from these hard days and time.. Location Busses are just Blocks and Downtown LA just minutes away from the Podshare LA.

10. Bethel House

1223 Elden Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006-3505
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

Bethel House

Excel. (Val.) & V.G. (Stf +Ht. +Sh.B. +Loc. +Rm.) & G. (BR) = 8.3/10

Reviewed By Hussam S

- LOCATION: In Mid Town at just out of W. of D.T. _So, you can easily move in big LA to any direction _The closet Metro Rail St. (Wilshire /Vermont) 1.6km N. = 1.75$ /7 /25 /100 = 1 ride /1-D /7-D /30-D _But, There are many Bus St. around and the SURPRISE is Nowadays @ Corona Days All BUSES (only) are Free _From the near St. one (Pico /Mangolia) far 100m S.: Bus #30 to D.T. +MegaBus +FlixBus +Union St. then famous LAX AirAway Shuttle to Airport =9.75$ by Card only +Ev. 30 min. +05-23:00 but the fastest and cheaper: use closed Bus #754 +to MTR C line Green (1.75$ only even if the bus with fee) +Then Free Green Line Shuttle to LAX (not famous Info, Ask the God for me, you can only know if you read PAPER Map of MTR?) _To GreyHound Bus St.: Bus #30+60 _Beverly Hills: #28 _HollyWood: #28+212 _”Santa Monica B.”: #33 /#30+7($) /Expo MTR /… _”Long Beach”: #30+60+(61($)) /Blue MTR _ (Cheap): big Supermarket “Food4Less” & “Ross”=Dress for Less & “7-11” are closed. - HOTEL.: is old historical Villa @ calm residential A. _big Park front & garden behind &sitting Terrace on Street _common Sitting A. with library +working big TV ¬_full kitchen with 24 hr. Free (Coff. /Choco. /Milk) that are including in open buffet BR: Diff. types of Corn flakes _3 big luxury BATH Rms. in 2 floors with no Elevator & v. hot water and sometimes Shampoo that serve 5 DORMS: 4/6/8-Beds with (many Windows +AC +lower Curtain) & without own (Socket +Lamp +Holder +Safe!) but each one with a semi good Space & have Locker Rm. inside. - STAFF: little no. _the Woman is hard Worker & v. Help & Smart & try to get Info. Plus to do the best _ no Map (from main Library @ D.T.) they can’t arrange Lower bunk @ 4-6 Dorms.but my 8-Dorm with str. Balcony.

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