HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Santa Monica Beach

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Where to?

Dates

October 2025

November 2025

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

24/7 front desk
Laundry
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Free WiFi
Business services

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Tomorrow

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

3 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

3 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

3 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

3 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

3 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

3 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

About the area

1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90401

What's nearby

Third Street Promenade - 1 min walk - 0.0 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
Venice Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 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
‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬1 min walk
‪The Santa Monica Whaler - ‬2 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:

Meeting rooms, tour/ticket information and concierge services
Beach towels, luggage storage and a water dispenser
A lift, ATM/banking services and a 24-hour front desk
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 WiFi
Restaurant
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

No on-site parking available
Street parking available

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)

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

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

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

Important information

You need to know

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

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 4 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel on 22 Oct 2025 start from AU$219.78, 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.

How much is parking at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

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.