HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

City-center hostel within easy reach of Santa Monica Beach

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Where to?

Dates

November 2025

14

December 2025

Near the iconic Santa Monica Pier, HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. Enjoy continental breakfast, relax in the garden or on the terrace, and take advantage of laundry facilities and luggage storage. With a library to unwind in quiet time or play billiards by night with new friends.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Beach towels
Business center
Meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Library
Lobby fireplace
Communal living room
ATM/banking services

Feel at home (4)

Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Elevator

$104 nightly

Nov 24 - Nov 25

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 14 - Nov 15

Tomorrow

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

3 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

3 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in All-Gender 10-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

3 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

3 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

3 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

3 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory 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

Private Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Separate bedroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Similar properties

Parking available
Free WiFi
Restaurant
24/7 front desk

$66 nightly

Dec 3 - Dec 4

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90401

What's nearby

Third Street Promenade - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Santa Monica Place - 2 min walk - 0.2 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

Getting around

Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal) - 31 min drive
Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 34 min drive
Van Nuys, CA (VNY) - 37 min drive
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 51 min drive
Los Angeles Union Station - 18 min drive
Van Nuys Station - 22 min drive
Glendale Transportation Center - 25 min drive
Downtown Santa Monica Station - 7 min walk
17th Street/SMC Station - 25 min walk

Restaurants

‪Espresso Cielo - ‬1 min walk
‪Santa Monica Whaler - ‬2 min walk
‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬1 min walk
‪Water Grill - ‬3 min walk
‪Ye Olde King's Head - ‬2 min walk

About this property

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier. Also, University of California, Los Angeles and Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Downtown Santa Monica Station is 7 minutes away.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 262 rooms
- Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- No onsite parking
- Street parking available

Other information

- Smoke-free property
- No alcohol allowed onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser

What to do

Pool table
Beach nearby

Working away

Business center
Meeting rooms

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Beach towels

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 1990
ATM/banking
Terrace
Library
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
Communal living room
Lockers available

Accessibility

Elevator

Room amenities

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Free WiFi

More

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International

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.

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

Does HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel?

No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Hollywood Park Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel like?

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel is in Downtown Santa Monica, a short 7-minute walk from Downtown Santa Monica Station and 6 minutes' walk from Santa Monica Beach.