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1. HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Santa Monica
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (969 reviews)
"Great property. Affordable"
United States
Justin
The price is CA $147
CA $170 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

2. Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Venice
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (743 reviews)
"amazing time and location"
United States
Timothy
The price is CA $92
CA $105 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

3. Culver City Hostel

Culver City Hostel
1.0 star property
Park West
7.8 out of 10, Good, (202 reviews)
"Great stay. Staff was attentive, amenities were great. Only cons were no hot water in the kitchen sink and I don’t think the showers were cleaned during my 4 night stay. Was a great location with a lot of coffee shops and quick food/metro access."
United States
Brianni
The price is CA $114
CA $130 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Culver City Hostel

4. Rest & Rise La

Rest & Rise La
2.0 star property
Wilshire
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"I absolutely love this property and I would definitely recommend it a perfect 10/10 The house is always clean and drama free and welcoming as well as queit, respectful, and comfortable."
United States
Joshua
The price is CA $70
CA $97 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Rest & Rise La

5. Brimfield Stay

Brimfield Stay
2.0 star property
Panorama City
7.4 out of 10, Good, (152 reviews)
"Very nice place, very comfortable"
United States
Lark
The price is CA $101
CA $115 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Brimfield Stay

6. ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
1.0 star property
Hermosa Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (287 reviews)
"I was a bit worried about staying in a hostel, but didn't need to worry as the staff were excellent, the location stunning, view amazing and all in all had a great stay."
United Kingdom
Jemma
The price is CA $155
CA $176 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

7. Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
1.0 star property
Vermont Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (199 reviews)
"I loved this place"
United States
Nabila
The price is CA $86
CA $98 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

8. The Rosemary Silverlake

The Rosemary Silverlake
3.0 star property
Hollywood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (301 reviews)
"This was a unique place with vintage decor. Enjoyed my stay here."
United States
Tiffany
The price is CA $123
CA $188 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
The Rosemary Silverlake

9. Luxe Ensuite near USC-Shared Home

Luxe Ensuite near USC-Shared Home
2.0 star property
Exposition Park
6.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"We were expecting this to be a hotel. It turned out to be an unmarked apartment building. When we arrived we were unable to get into the entrance door as the code we had did not work and there was no one to help. After a lot of searching we finally found support online, left messages at an unattended mailbox and sat for 2 hours in front of the building after having been on the road for 6+ hours. We finally were able to get someone to chat with us online and give us a code to enter. Our clean...
United States
Joerg
The price is CA $77
CA $186 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Luxe Ensuite near USC-Shared Home

10. PodShare - Hostel

PodShare - Hostel
1.5 star property
Hollywood
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (143 reviews)
"Stay was good, liked it. Helpful staff"
United States
Abhinav
The price is CA $98
CA $112 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
PodShare - Hostel

11. San Marino guest house

San Marino guest house
1.0 star property
Koreatown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (232 reviews)
"Second time staying, it was just as nice as the first time."
United States
Judith
The price is CA $70
CA $80 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
San Marino guest house

12. Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"So close to everything"
United States
Mia
The price is CA $106
CA $121 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

13. PodShare Los Feliz - Hostel

PodShare Los Feliz - Hostel
1.5 star property
Hollywood
7.8 out of 10, Good, (94 reviews)
"A safe place to stay while visiting."
United States
Misty
The price is CA $107
CA $122 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
PodShare Los Feliz - Hostel

14. Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel

Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (219 reviews)
"Good AC and fan in room 202. Very hot day"
United States
GREGORY
The price is CA $165
CA $199 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel

15. PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel

PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel
1.0 star property
Downtown Los Angeles
7.6 out of 10, Good, (240 reviews)
"Very convenient location for Little Tokyo and Metro travel"
United States
Michael
The price is CA $102
CA $116 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel

16. The Steady

The Steady
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (149 reviews)
"The attention was pretty good, everything was clean and the breakfast was good."
Mexico
CARLA MARIAH
The price is CA $73
CA $84 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
The Steady

17. Boutique HomeStay

Boutique HomeStay
1.0 star property
Mid City
5.8 out of 10, (201 reviews)
"There was a kitchen & dining area & bathrooms on each floor. Both of those made the stay convenient stay for me. Also located near K-town near shops & downtown area."
United States
Ocea
The price is CA $36
CA $41 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Boutique HomeStay

18. 8th & Ardmore

8th & Ardmore
1.0 star property
Koreatown
The price is CA $56
CA $64 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
8th & Ardmore

19. Randolph Hotel

Randolph Hotel
1.0 star property
Huntington Park
7.2 out of 10, Good, (300 reviews)
"Skip this dump!"
United States
Grantlin
The price is CA $78
CA $82 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Randolph Hotel
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Number of reviews
2,417
Accommodation
4 Hostels
Lowest Price
CA $41
Highest Price
CA $199

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Malibu?
You may be able to find reasonable rates at these Malibu accommodations, which have positive reviews from our guests: Villa Graziadio Executive Center at Pepperdine University - You can take advantage of free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel. Malibu Beach Inn - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool at this motel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Malibu?
The weather is important when you're experiencing new places, so here's a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 73°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 57°F. Average annual precipitation for Malibu is 13 inches.
What is there to see and do in Malibu?
Overall, Malibu is known for its beaches, college atmosphere, and wineries. Major attractions include Santa Monica Beach, Venice Beach, and Santa Monica Pier. Get out into nature with places like Carbon Beach, Paradise Cove Beach, and Point Dume Beach. Cultural attractions include Aviator Nation Dreamland, The Canyon Club, and Getty Center.
What's the best way to get to and around Malibu while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Malibu in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Van Nuys, CA (VNY), located 17 mi (27.4 km) from the city center. An alternative is Los Angeles Intl. (LAX), situated 17.4 mi (27.9 km) away.

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