This hostel is in a great location if you want to be away from the hooplah of downtown LA or hollywood. It is a very close to the beach. It is opposite a police station, has great restaurants and shops nearby. I enjoyed being by the sea but also being beside a tourist travel/tour agent to take me on tours... more

Huge place, great location right near 3rd street promenade, and short walk to ocean and boardwalk. Tons of things to do nearby. Really clean, amazing industrial kitchen, bring your own food to make! Nice free breakfast spread in the mornings too! Great place to stay. more

I stayed here on & off for more than 25 days and there is nothing like it in Santa Monica - Location, Interesting People from all walks and ages in life & free breakfast for the USA pennies you pay. I did get a sick stomach (vomited & recovered) for a day - probably from the breakfast I ate. Rooms:... more

I think that this hostel is the best bet for the money it costs. Rooms: A friend and I stayed in the female dorm in a 6 bunk room. The room was a bit small with all of the 6 of us in at one time. The beds were clean and lines and towels were provided. There was single private... more

Fun place, met some really nice travelers here!!! Will be back and would recommend to others! more

Its a nice hostel, new and clean. And the location is good too. However, the only problem for me is the staff. They seem not willing to help you at all. Let's not talk about "smile", they don't even look at you when they are talking with you. Apart from this, I had 2 unpleasant experiences : 1. As you... more

I stayed at the HI Santa Monica for 5 nights in July and had a great time. the location is great, just a block from the beach and pier, and a block from the Thrid Street Promenade. Santa monica and Los Angeles buses are plentiful and close by as well. This hostel is big and has a nice courtyard and... more

This large hostel is very new. A big foyer with helpful desk staff. Swipe cards for keys, stairs and a lift! Breakfast is included and is great. eggs, cereal, toast, bagels, tea, coffee, juice, fruit. Rooms have a seperate shower, sink and toilet (what a great idea!!) the room I stayed in had 8 bunks with a terrace. They assign... more

Had a fantastic stay here in this hostel. Like no other hostel I've stayed in before! Everything was all so new and looked after, and very secure. Best location in Santa Monica, sandwiched between the main shopping street and the beach - 5min walk to each. Near bus links for the airport and to wider LA. You simply cant get... more