HI Santa Monica Hostel

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Overview of HI Santa Monica Hostel

HI Santa Monica Hostel

2.0 star property

4.4/5 Excellent

Guests rated this property 4.4/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

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

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-in
  • Hand sanitizer provided
  • Personal protective equipment
Map
1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90401

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationSanta Monica Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Monica Pier7 min walk
  • Popular LocationMain Street Santa Monica13 min walk
  • AirportLos Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)31 min drive

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About this area

Santa Monica

Located near the beach, HI Santa Monica Hostel is in Downtown Santa Monica, a walkable area in Santa Monica with good shopping. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach, while Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach Boardwalk are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at SoFi Stadium or Banc of California Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Monica Place - 3 min walk
  • Santa Monica Beach - 7 min walk
  • Santa Monica Pier - 7 min walk
  • Original Muscle Beach - 9 min walk
  • Main Street Santa Monica - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 7 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 18 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Joes Pizza - 2 min walk
  • The Misfit Restaurant + Bar - 2 min walk
  • Meat On Ocean - 3 min walk
  • Trastevere - 3 min walk
  • BOA Steakhouse - 3 min walk

About this property

HI Santa Monica Hostel

Eco-friendly Santa Monica hostel in Downtown Santa Monica, walk to Santa Monica Beach
A microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and a business center are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. All 262 rooms offer free WiFi.
HI Santa Monica Hostel offers 262 accommodations with air conditioning. This Santa Monica hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in September 2018.

Awards and affiliations

Green / Sustainable Property
This property participates in Green Globe, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
Property is disinfected with electrostatic spray
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Social distancing

Contactless check-in and check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks available
Hand sanitizer provided
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Street parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Elevator
  • Library
  • Lockers available
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated guestrooms - September 2018
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3:00 PM - 11:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Club Card: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Guests who do not present a Hostelling International membership card will be charged a club card fee of USD 4 per person, per night at check-in, payable to the hostel.

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
No onsite parking is available
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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 Santa Monica
HI Santa Monica Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Overall score and ratings

4.4

Excellent

Rating 5 - Excellent. 251 out of 432 reviews
5 - Excellent 58%
Rating 4 - Good. 132 out of 432 reviews
4 - Good 31%
Rating 3 - Okay. 31 out of 432 reviews
3 - Okay 7%
Rating 2 - Poor. 8 out of 432 reviews
2 - Poor 2%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 10 out of 432 reviews
1 - Terrible 2%

4.4/5

Cleanliness

4.5/5

Staff & service

4.2/5

Amenities

4.4/5

Property conditions & facilities

4.3/5

Eco-friendliness
Write a review

4/5 Good

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uncomfortable and squeaky metal bunk beds
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location location location,very good no complaints
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

4/5 Good

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

4/5 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

5/5 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022