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Chill Hostel, hotel in Los Angeles

Located in Los Angeles, Chill Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

A very beautiful place. There are public transport stops nearby, and the store is a 10-minute walk away. The hostel has a kitchen, which was important for me, since I cook my own food.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
9 reviews
Price from
$81
1 night, 2 adults
Orange Drive Hostel, hotel in Los Angeles

Located within 4 minutes' walk from Dolby Theater, Orange Drive Hostel offers free WiFi . Entertainment venue the Hollywood Bowl is 0.6 mi away, while Capitol Records is 0.9 mi away.

I had a wonderful experience at this location! The staff were exceptionally friendly, making me feel welcome. The room was clean and well-presented, which added to my comfort. Additionally, the toilets were well-maintained and accessible for all users.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,914 reviews
Price from
$90
1 night, 2 adults
HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel, hotel in Los Angeles

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel is your perfect headquarters for seeing all that the Los Angeles area has to offer.

Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
5,360 reviews
Price from
$118
1 night, 2 adults
Rumi, hotel in Los Angeles

Conveniently located in the Koreatown district of Los Angeles, Rumi is located 3 miles from Staples Center, 3 miles from Microsoft Theater and 3.4 miles from Los Angeles County Museum Of Art (LACMA).

excellent
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
230 reviews
Price from
$59.16
1 night, 2 adults
The Rosemary, hotel in Los Angeles

Located in Los Angeles and within 2.7 miles of Capitol Records Building, The Rosemary has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

The location is perfect for exploring Eastside LA. Everything was very clean, and it was really cute. The design really does feel speakeasy and it was very clean. Plus, lots of little amenities provided (towels, coffee, hair dryer), so it was pretty convenient.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
279 reviews
Price from
$117.23
1 night, 2 adults
The California - Hollywood, hotel in Los Angeles

Located in Los Angeles, a 17-minute walk from Capitol Records Building, The California - Hollywood has air-conditioned accommodations and a garden.

The location was very convenient to all the sights. The street parking was fairly easy and free.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
623 reviews
Price from
$58
1 night, 2 adults
HOLLYWOOD HIGHLAND HOTEL AND HOSTEL, hotel in Los Angeles

Located within a 4-minute walk of Dolby Theater and one mile of Capitol Records Building, HOLLYWOOD HIGHLAND HOTEL AND HOSTEL has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Los Angeles.

Very good location! Mark was very helpful, making sure of our seem-less arrival despite the film shooting happening in the area. He was very personable and gave a lot of info on ‘must try’ and ‘must visit’. Breakfast was supposed to be not included in the stay but the pantry was generously stocked with complimentary breads, spreads, cereals, etc.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
65 reviews
Price from
$123.75
1 night, 2 adults
Samesun Hollywood Hotel & Hostel, hotel in Los Angeles

Located on Hollywood Boulevard’s Walk of Fame, Samesun Hollywood offers accommodations with free WiFi and a 24-hour reception. Guests have access to a shared kitchen and free continental breakfast.

The location is convenient and the breakfast is good as well.
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
4,927 reviews
Price from
$117.90
1 night, 2 adults
Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel, hotel in Los Angeles

Banana Bungalow’s location is fantastic! Right in the heart of Hollywood and steps away from all the hotspots. You can see the HOLLYWOOD sign right from the courtyard.

The staff there deserve a raise. They deal with a lot and they keep a smile on their face. I have stayed at this property several times and it never disappoints. I love the location, the VIBE, the parties, the price range, but overall the sense of community. It doesn’t feel like a hotel. It feels like meeting spot for amazing people to meet. I love it here!
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
2,550 reviews
Price from
$113.10
1 night, 2 adults
Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel, hotel in Los Angeles

Located on the famous Venice Beach Boardwalk, this hostel in Los Angeles is within walking distance from Muscle Beach. Guest rooms offer shared bathroom facilities and views of the area.

24/7 reception, breakfast, petfect location
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
4,401 reviews
Price from
$125.10
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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  • Libra Hotel
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,024 reviews

    Well situated in the Koreatown district of Los Angeles, Libra Hotel is located 3.2 miles from Los Angeles County Museum Of Art (LACMA), 3.4 miles from Petersen Automotive Museum and 3.5 miles from...

    Clean room with well furnished Owner were really kind and helpful

  • Normandie Hostel
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 199 reviews

    Located within 2 miles of Capitol Records Building and 2.9 miles of Dolby Theater, Normandie Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Los Angeles.

    Room full didn't go to war over hogging the bathroom

  • Los Angeles Zen Home
    Budget options available
    Scored 5.8
    5.8
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 274 reviews

    Conveniently set in the West Los Angeles district of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Zen Home is located 2.1 miles from Petersen Automotive Museum, 2.3 miles from Los Angeles County Museum Of Art (LACMA) and...

    Prijs kwaliteit verhouding Centraal gelegen , vlakbij OV

  • Culver City Hostel
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 552 reviews

    Featuring a terrace, Culver City Hostel is located in Los Angeles in the California region, 4.7 miles from Venice Beach Boardwalk and 5.2 miles from Petersen Automotive Museum.

    Great location, and the rooms were nice and clean.

  • 8th and Ardmore
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 964 reviews

    Located conveniently in the Koreatown district of Los Angeles, 8th and Ardmore is located 2.8 miles from Staples Center, 2.8 miles from Microsoft Theater and 3.6 miles from Natural History Museum of...

    I would recommend this place. It’s clean and functional. Location is good

  • PodShare Hollywood
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 152 reviews

    Located in Los Angeles, a 5-minute walk from Capitol Records Building, PodShare Hollywood provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

    It was amazing experience coming back to stay again

  • PodShare DTLA
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 368 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Downtown LA district of Los Angeles, PodShare DTLA is located 3.3 miles from Microsoft Theater, 3.3 miles from Staples Center and 4.1 miles from Dodger Stadium.

    Very cozy and unassuming. Chill staff and roomies.

  • Van Nuys Downtown Paradise
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 7 reviews

    Van Nuys Downtown Paradise is located in Los Angeles, 10 miles from Capitol Records Building and 11 miles from Getty Center.

Great access to the city center! Check these hostels in Los Angeles

  • HOLLYWOOD HIGHLAND HOTEL AND HOSTEL
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 65 reviews

    Located within a 4-minute walk of Dolby Theater and one mile of Capitol Records Building, HOLLYWOOD HIGHLAND HOTEL AND HOSTEL has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Los Angeles.

    Gostamos tanto do atendimento do Mark que voltamos para ficar novamente.

  • HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 5,360 reviews

    HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel is your perfect headquarters for seeing all that the Los Angeles area has to offer.

    Nice location, and all the equipments provided clean

  • Orange Drive Hostel
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,914 reviews

    Located within 4 minutes' walk from Dolby Theater, Orange Drive Hostel offers free WiFi . Entertainment venue the Hollywood Bowl is 0.6 mi away, while Capitol Records is 0.9 mi away.

    Respond to the question very quickly and effectively.

  • The Rosemary
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 279 reviews

    Located in Los Angeles and within 2.7 miles of Capitol Records Building, The Rosemary has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    good vibes, clean, easy to get into. good location

  • Kohzy ( Koreatown )
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 4 reviews

    Located within 3.1 miles of Staples Center and 3.2 miles of Microsoft Theater, Kohzy ( Koreatown ) provides rooms in Los Angeles.

  • The Steady
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 887 reviews

    Located in Los Angeles and within 2.7 miles of Capitol Records Building, The Steady has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    All the staff was amazing. Thank you for your job.

  • Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 4,401 reviews

    Located on the famous Venice Beach Boardwalk, this hostel in Los Angeles is within walking distance from Muscle Beach. Guest rooms offer shared bathroom facilities and views of the area.

    Great location, clean and comfortable private room

  • Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,550 reviews

    Banana Bungalow’s location is fantastic! Right in the heart of Hollywood and steps away from all the hotspots. You can see the HOLLYWOOD sign right from the courtyard.

    The location was as good as you could ask for and the crew were very welcoming.

  • Samesun Hollywood Hotel & Hostel
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 4,927 reviews

    Located on Hollywood Boulevard’s Walk of Fame, Samesun Hollywood offers accommodations with free WiFi and a 24-hour reception. Guests have access to a shared kitchen and free continental breakfast.

    Very good had bagels and cream cheese , nice coffee

  • Fruit Hostel
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 10 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Fruit Hostel is located in Los Angeles, 2.3 miles from California Science Center.

  • Banana Bungalow West Hollywood Hotel & Hostel
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,682 reviews

    Banana Bungalow’s West Hollywood location is amazing! Right in the heart of the Melrose Strip and Fairfax district, only steps away from all the hotspots in West Hollywood.

    Helpful staff, kitchen open for tea and coffee 24/7

  • Seasun Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 52 reviews

    Located in Los Angeles, Seasun Hostel features an outdoor swimming pool, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Clean and cosy hostel, with great staff and great atmosphere. 😀

  • PodShare East Hollywood
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 79 reviews

    In a prime location in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles, PodShare East Hollywood is located 2.7 miles from Capitol Records Building, 3.1 miles from Griffith Observatory and 3.6 miles from Dolby...

    Todo muy bien, cama comoda, limpio, seguro, accesible a transporte publico, el personal muy amable

  • Venice Beach Hostel
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 397 reviews

    Located 2 minutes’ walk from the lively Venice Beach Boardwalk, Venice Beach Hostel provides guests with lockers, storage and guest laundry facilities. Free WiFi is also provided.

    l'option d'avoir une chambre seule au dernier moment.

  • Van Nuys Homes for the Soul
    Scored 6.0
    6.0
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 76 reviews

    Van Nuys Homes for the Soul is located in Los Angeles, 7.5 miles from Universal Studios Hollywood and 9.4 miles from Hollywood Bowl.

    Good place to stay for travel or personal purposes.

  • Qazaq Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 5.7
    5.7
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 4 reviews

    Located in Los Angeles and with Universal Studios Hollywood reachable within 7.2 miles, Qazaq Hostel provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

  • Robertson's Place Like Home
    Scored 5.6
    5.6
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 48 reviews

    Ideally set in the West Los Angeles district of Los Angeles, Robertson's Place Like Home is located 2 miles from Petersen Automotive Museum, 2.2 miles from Los Angeles County Museum Of Art (LACMA) and...

    It was nice. Clean, bathroom was clean. The bed was comfortable.

  • Artist Housing - Downtown
    Scored 5.2
    5.2
    Rated fair
    Average
     · 17 reviews

    Artist Housing - Downtown is attractively located in Los Angeles, and has free bikes, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

  • Pads on Pasadena Ave
    Scored 4.2
    4.2
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 107 reviews

    Located in Los Angeles and within 2.2 miles of LA Union Station, Pads on Pasadena Ave has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    空间很大,和同等的旅馆价格相比更便宜,房东是墨西哥人很热情大度,相处很融洽,而且有独立的厕所只要和房东去讲。房间很宽敞,而且有电风扇。

  • California Castle - Fashion District - DTLA - Flexible

    Located within 2.9 miles of LA Memorial Coliseum and 3 miles of California Science Center, California Castle - Fashion District - DTLA - Flexible provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared...

  • The Blue

    Located in Los Angeles, a 8-minute walk from LA Memorial Coliseum, The Blue provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

  • Santa Monica Stays

    Located conveniently in the Santa Monica district of Los Angeles, Santa Monica Stays is located 1.2 miles from Santa Monica Beach, a 19-minute walk from Third Street Promenade and 1.5 miles from Santa...

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  • Avg. price/night: $122.31
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 4,927 reviews
    I lived in the 4 bed female dormitory, it was comfortable and big. Good for cheap stay in a prime location. Also, they let me store my luggage for free which was great.
    Shazia
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $109.73
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,914 reviews
    This is by far the best hostel I've ever stayed. It's so clean, friendly and cosy and you can tell the staff take great pride in it. If you're looking for a quiet place in a great location look no further. I'd like to thank Pedro, Bea and all the staff who made my stay so memorable. Everyone was so friendly, cheerful and always willing to help. They made my stay so enjoyable and I can't thank them enough. Already looking forward to my next stay! :-)
    Szanya
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $75
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 27 reviews
    Amazing hostel in great location with beach in walking distance and also in a great cheap eat and drink out location with nice bars and restaurants and liquor stores everyone you need to make your stay enjoyable and saving money And great jacuzzi on rooftop with nice sunset
    AaronMcG
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $150.91
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 5,360 reviews
    Great location, spacious room and big lockers, spacious bathroom and pretty clean, good breakfast, nice common areas, a lot of activities (I didn't participate but it is a nice option especially when travelling solo). They even provided towels (which is not often the case in hostels). With the reception and the key cards it also felt very safe!
    globetrotter_1992
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $150.91
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 5,360 reviews
    One of the best hostels I’ve stayed in, for sure. Excellent location, lots of activities, common areas on each floor, good showers and bathrooms. Felt safe, well kept and welcoming.
    Ivan
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $128.48
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 4,401 reviews
    Great to find Hummingbirds just up the road. Friendly helpful staff in great location. Lots to do and after catching a number 1 bus up to the Metro you can get anywhere real quick and travel all day with a 5dollar capped Tap bus and train card, magic....Belles bar just opposite Samesun hostel is nice safe bar...
    Peter
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $112.86
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,481 reviews
    Very clean rooms. It's great for a cheap stay in a rough area. Safe parking with good security. Felt safe, and the room is really nice. Would have no problem staying again!
    Stephen
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $358.05
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,278 reviews
    Wow! Just lovely. A cool vibey hotel with lots going on in the evenings. Great location that felt safe. A short walk to the heart of the touristy part of Hollywood. We walked around until nightfall then got an Uber back to the hotel. We parked in the multi-storey car park on the corner of Argyle Ave and Carlos Ave, which worked out cheaper than hotel parking. We booked a Suite, which was perfect for us and the teens. We requested a roll out bed too as the sofa bed was too small to share. Very spacious.
    Amanda
    Family with young children
  • Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 69 reviews
    Everything was fine, but dont expect a hostel vibe like in Asia or Australia where Backpackers come along and chat in the kitchen:) Some of the guest are living long term there and are not really interested in chatting with new people what is totally fine, just to let you know. Also there is not really a common room to relax and chat with others. But if you are looking for a clean, cheap and nice hostel with small dorms go to this place.
    C
    Clara
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $150.91
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 5,360 reviews
    spacious, really safe as you can only enter the hostel with a key. staff clean daily, massive kitchen with plenty of space to cook with multiple people. great location 5 minute walk from the Santa Monica pier, cafes restaurants and shops surrounding with cheap grocery stores around the corner!
    S
    Saskia
    Solo traveler

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