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Our top choices for Malibu hostels

1. Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Venice
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (729 reviews)
"Perfect location and the staff has an upbeat, kind, and very helpful vibe. I look forward to coming back."
United States
Jennifer
The price is CA $114
CA $130 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

2. 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, (942 reviews)
"Very nice stay with very helpful staff. Very convenient and nice enough dorm rooms"
Australia
Tomas
The price is CA $191
CA $220 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

3. Culver City Hostel

Culver City Hostel
1.0 star property
Park West
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (189 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
JAMES
The price is CA $118
CA $134 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Culver City Hostel

4. Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
1.0 star property
Vermont Square
7.2 out of 10, Good, (161 reviews)
"Nice little hotel"
United States
Jeronimo
The price is CA $100
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

5. Brimfield Stay

Brimfield Stay
2.0 star property
Panorama City
7.6 out of 10, Good, (141 reviews)
"I am sick of the LA trip"
United States
Zayar Myo
The price is CA $90
CA $102 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Brimfield Stay

6. The Rosemary Silverlake

The Rosemary Silverlake
3.0 star property
Hollywood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (285 reviews)
"Brilliant location! Walking in felt like entering another world. Wow—I absolutely loved this place and was pleasantly surprised!"
United States
Anthony
The price is CA $112
CA $175 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
The Rosemary Silverlake

7. ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
1.0 star property
Hermosa Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (259 reviews)
"I love the location right at the beach, the staff was also very helpful."
United States
Jesus
The price is CA $157
CA $179 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

8. Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay!"
Canada
Jesse
The price is CA $82
CA $94 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

9. PodShare - Hostel

PodShare - Hostel
1.5 star property
Hollywood
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (140 reviews)
"Staff is efficient once contact is made and I've never had a problem staying here."
United States
Joshua
The price is CA $98
CA $112 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
PodShare - Hostel

10. PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel

PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel
1.0 star property
Downtown Los Angeles
7.6 out of 10, Good, (235 reviews)
"I liked the kitchen & tv room"
United States
Ocea
The price is CA $100
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel

11. 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 $108
CA $123 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
PodShare Los Feliz - Hostel

12. Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel

Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (218 reviews)
"This property was conveniently located. The staff were very friendly. It had a very nice ambience. It was an amazing experience at the right price point."
United States
Navara
The price is CA $185
CA $223 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel

13. San Marino guest house

San Marino guest house
1.0 star property
Koreatown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (226 reviews)
"I liked the guest house!"
United States
Kayla
The price is CA $80
CA $91 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
San Marino guest house

14. The Steady

The Steady
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (146 reviews)
"Only stayed one night, so no review to post"
United States
MARK
The price is CA $88
CA $101 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
The Steady

15. Randolph Hotel

Randolph Hotel
1.0 star property
Huntington Park
7.2 out of 10, Good, (282 reviews)
"Clean room staff was very nice lots of shops nearby"
United States
Darren
The price is CA $76
CA $80 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Randolph Hotel

16. Boutique HomeStay

Boutique HomeStay
1.0 star property
Mid City
5.8 out of 10, (161 reviews)
"Na"
United States
Omid
The price is CA $36
CA $41 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Boutique HomeStay
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Malibu Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,955
Accommodation
3 Hostels
Lowest Price
CA $41
Highest Price
CA $223

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 Country Inn - Located within a 20-minute walk of Malibu Lagoon State Beach. 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, Santa Monica Pier, and Venice Beach. Get out into nature with places like Carbon Beach, Paradise Cove Beach, and Topanga State 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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