If you are looking for the best hostels in LA, you are in the right place!
There are hundreds of places to stay while visiting Los Angeles, all the way from Airbnbs to hotels to hostels. But with all of the pros in LA, we all know staying for a night or two in Los Angeles is not cheap at all, especially if you are on a tight budget. It is why we at Bagsort have made a list of the 12 best hostels in Los Angeles, California. This guide includes the perfect hostels if you are looking to get a private room, to meet other travellers, looking to party and even more.
Located in downtown Los Angeles, in the historic Commercial Exchange building, Freehand Los Angeles is indeed one-of-a-kind. Because of its beautiful rooftop swimming pool, bars and restaurants, and a wide variety of rooms to choose from, Freehand Los Angeles could easily be one of the best hostels in Los Angeles. This hostel features suites, premium hotel rooms and shared accommodations, all available for your choosing. Besides all the unique features and amenities you can find here, Freehand Los Angeles is just a short walking distance from local restaurants, bars, markets and the pharmacy.
Google reviews: 4.3 stars based on 1799 reviews
Amenities:
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free breakfast
• Rooftop pool
• Curated events
• Daily housekeeping
• Broken Shaker: rooftop bar
• Rudolph’s Bar & Tea: lobby bar
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica is the largest purpose-built hostel in the USA. Just two blocks from Santa Monica Beach, HI Santa Monica hostel is close to cafes, movie theatres and restaurants. Your stay at HI Santa Monica will grant you easy access to Venice, Malibu, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and downtown Los Angeles. Additionally, the hostel organizes activities, including pub crawls, food events and tours, and there are daily excursions to Disneyland Resort, Universal Studios and all the area’s famed attractions that you can enjoy as well! If you want to take a one-day trip to LA and are looking for luggage storage, while you stroll around Los Angeles, you can store your bags at Bagsort, located 5 minutes away from HI Hostel.
Google reviews: 4.3 stars based on 948 reviews
Amenities:
• Free breakfast
• Internet access
• Well-equipped kitchen
• Daily movies
Located in the heart of the action, which is everything Hollywood has to offer, you’ll be a short distance from its buzzing nightlife, delightful shops and mouth-watering restaurants. It has a modern appearance, with splashes of colour in the murals all around the hostel. If you are not feeling like going out for the day and tour everything Los Angeles has to offer, the hostel has a lounge room with a pool table and couches for you to have fun and hang around. Right at Samesun Hollywood’s doorstep, you will be able to take a walk down the famous Walk of Fame.
Google reviews: 4.2 stars based on 933 reviews
Amenities:
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free pool table
• Guest kitchen
• Common room
• Guest laundry
• Free breakfast
• ATM
Located directly on Windward, past the famous Venice sign, and just before the boardwalk, Samesun Venice Beach has a mix of private rooms and dorms to offer, and also it has a guest kitchen and laundry services. If you love the ocean, many of the rooms feature an ocean view for you to relish. The trendy Abbot-Kinney is an excellent place for you to grab some great coffee or food while strolling around Venice, which is full of art, free-spirited, and counter-culturists.
Google reviews: 4.2 stars based on 628 reviews
Amenities:
• Free Wi-Fi
• Common room
• Free breakfast
• Guest kitchen
• Guest laundry
• Reading light
The Banana Bungalow Hollywood is a fun, affordable, and exciting hotel and hostel. These low-priced accommodations are conveniently in the center of Los Angeles, full of funky retro decor. Main activities are blocks away from both locations in Hollywood and West Hollywood. Its perfect scene will allow you to enjoy the whole LA experience. It’s an “oasis for backpackers” with all the amenities, activities and events that travellers want to experience from a youth hostel.
Google reviews: 4.1 stars based on 581 reviews
Amenities:
• Free breakfast
• Free Wi-Fi
• Discounted weekly rates
• Movie room
• Laundry with free soap
• Tiki style courtyard with sunbathing, music and refreshments
• Activities
• Free social nights
• Free karaoke night
• Free pub crawl
• Party bus limo rides
• Billiards and ping pong tournaments
• Free soccer, basketball, foosball matches
Orange Drive Hostel is in the heart of Hollywood, steps away from public transportation, one of the best nightlife spots, shopping and restaurants. Famous sites in LA close to the hostel include the world-famous Chinese Theater, Jimmy Kimmel Live Studio, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Sunset Boulevard, Runyon Canyon, and much more. Orange Drive Hostel offers various room types, including group rooms, private rooms, and dorm rooms.
Google reviews: 4.3 stars based on 328 reviews
Amenities:
• Free breakfast
• Linen included
• Washing machines and dryers
• Free Wi-Fi
• Common room
Located at Western and Melrose Avenue, Melrose Hostel is at the center of many tourist attractions in Los Angeles. These include Koreatown, Thai Town, downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Universal Studios, among others. Its central location allows you to easily walk from various MetroBus lines, making it very convenient for anyone visiting Los Angeles. The roof patio has a great view of the city, and its open space gives travellers the chance to bond with each other.
Google reviews: 4.2 stars based on 228 reviews
Amenities:
• Free breakfast
• Free Wi-Fi
• Use of computers and printers
• Housekeeping
PodShare Venice has the Venice canals, boardwalk, and the beach to one side, while on the other side is Abbot Kinney. Abbot Kinney is a mile-long road with shops, restaurants, and galleries. If you don’t feel like wandering around Los Angeles, the property has a huge grassy backyard for you to hang around, hammocks, bicycles, picnic tables, full-court basketball, volleyball, and ping pong to help you pass the day and have fun! In these capsule-style beds, you will find your reading light, power socket, and your very own TV!
Google reviews: 4.3 stars based on 222 reviews
Amenities:
• Free breakfast
• Laundry service
• Printer
• Concierge desk
• Meeting rooms
• Lounge
Located in the Arts District in Downtown Los Angeles, PodShare DTLA is perfect for creative travellers and backpackers who want to let their inner artist out. It is not only just a short stroll from some of Los Angeles’ street art and galleries, but from trendy restaurants, bars, and shops as well! Also, each pod-style bed has its TV for you to enjoy.
Google reviews: 4.0 stars based on 137 reviews
Amenities:
• Laundry service
• Baggage storage
• Complimentary breakfast
Angeles B&B is the perfect hostel if you are travelling on a budget or wish to spend that extra cash on something else! It is comparably cheap compared to other hostels and tons of amenities to enjoy, which helps you save up even more. Angeles B&B is conveniently located in a central location and a short walking distance from public transport if you wish to go out and tour Los Angeles for the day.
Google reviews: 4.2 stars based on 12 reviews
Amenities:
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free breakfast
• Free dinner
• Free tea and coffee
• Laundry facilities
• Shared kitchen
• TV lounge and dining area
Located in the trendy Los Feliz/Silverlake area, PodShare Los Feliz is a wonderful co-living space in Los Angeles and perfect if you are travelling solo. PodShare Los Feliz is a small hostel with ten capsule-style beds in an industrial loft. In these capsule-style beds, you will find your reading light, power socket, and your very own TV! Besides having free Wi-Fi, there are also free computers for you to use as well. Additionally, if you want to go out for a drink or a meal, PodShare Los Feliz is located within a short walking distance to some of LA’s best bars and restaurants.
Google reviews: 3.8 stars based on 69 reviews
Amenities:
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free breakfast
• Laundry facilities
• Minimart
Opened in 1995 in Hermosa Beach, California, Surf City Hostel has been extremely popular among domestic and international travellers ever since its opening. Surf City Hostel is a small, friendly hostel perfect for travellers to socialize and meet new people. Additionally, its location is right by the beach, where surf and nightlife meet for an experience of a lifetime.
Trip Advisor reviews: 3.5 stars based on 134 reviews
Amenities:
• Free breakfast
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free linen and towels
• Free beach volleyballs
• Free street parking
Some amenities may be currently unavailable due to the ongoing pandemic