Very nice hostel in the heart of Venice Beach with a walkable distance to Santa Monica Pier. The hostel had a free little breakfast including bagels, cream cheese and juice. We had a private room with a shared bathroom. Plenty of bathrooms/showers always available and clean. Definitely value for money! The WiFi did reach into the rooms.

The hostel had no lift, and the reception is at the first floor, so you need to carry your luggage up the stairs.

Adjacent to the Beach Bus stops close ( Metro bus, Big blue bus, Culver City bus ) Clean Hot Water, Hot Choco, Hot tea always available Large number of kitchen appliances(oven, microwave, hot plates) available for cooking Fridge for storage of purchased goods available Many restrooms available on each floor

A high rise staircase with at least 20 steps to access reception (on first floor) Kitchen closes at 10pm, which is restraint for travellers at times Lighting needs to be increased in the bedrooms

I had a great stay! Excellent value, wifi worked well, lounge wasn't super busy during the day while I worked, everyone was super friendly, staff were helpful, everything was clean and there is nothing like waking up and walking outside to watch surfers with a warm cup of tea. Breakfast isn't anything to brag about but its a great option to have and the kitchen was always clean with a big fridge. Rooms have curtains on the beds. Lots of restaurant options nearby. You can go watch the skateboarders or the surfers, go check out the Venice canals.

A little seedy at night in this area so I wouldnt recommend hanging around outside too late but in the morning it was incredible to feel like you have the beach to yourself before it gets touristy mid-day.

It is located right in the heart of Venice Beach between the skatepark and Muscle Beach! Everything is very walkable, and we got 15% discounts on our surf rentals and electric bike rentals because we were staying at Samesun! Our room was clean, the window was huge and we had a view of the water. Some people might not like it, but we loved listening to the people and the music outside. It's very lively, fun, and colorful! The staff was wonderful, they have a nice selection of things for breakfast like bagels, toast, oatmeal, fruit, and coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Never had to wait for the shared bathroom or shower and they were always clean. Can't say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay! Would definitely recommend!!!

There's not one thing I didn't like about it. I absolutely loved it!

The location is great, right next to ocean. Outside doors get locked, so there are no straingers in the building, its good and safe. The view from the room to the beach and ocean was great too!! If you are travelling to see the ocean and have fun at the beach, then its a great stay, definately! But you better know that its way too far from for example Warner Broth studio, which is located at totally other part of LA. So you have to know where you want to stay more - by the ocean or by Hollywood area.

There are high stairs and no elevator. Its a challange to pick your huge luggage up.

Good central location in Venice (which means it is noisy outside, especially on weekends). Secure building with 24-hour reception. I stayed in a 4-bed female dorm room, which had it's own bathroom. The bathroom had shampoo, conditioner and body soap, and they provided a towel. Each bed had its own small shelf with power points, a lamp, and privacy curtains around the bed. There are small lockers in the room. Breakfast was included every morning - coffee, bread, spreads, instant oats, museli bars, mandarins.

The room was a bit small for 4 people. I arrived late at night and the bed was not ready for me, I had to ask for bedding and make it myself. The mattress was covered in plastic under the bedding, so was squeaky, as well as the bunk being squeaky and hard to climb onto the top bunk. Would be nice to have a bit more variety in fruit and cereals for breakfast.

All the staff on the front desk were so friendly, welcoming and helpful. They offer to securely hold and look after your luggage on the day of your check-out for as long as you need, which was really appreciated. We booked a private double-room which had stunning views over the eclectic Venice Beach and Ocean Front Walk. The place felt clean, fresh and all amenities were well maintained. The location is absolutely perfect for exploring Venice Beach and all its wonderful craziness (Muscle Beach, basketball courts, skate park, the shops, cafes and restaurants), the Venice Canal Historic District, the boutique shopping experience of Abbot Kinney Boulevard, and you’re only a 2 mile walk or bike ride from Santa Monica.

Just be prepared to pay a lot for day and overnight parking at the various neighbouring parking lots.

I stayed at Samesun Venice Beach for the final two nights of my trip, and it was a great way to wrap things up. The location is unbeatable—right on Venice Beach, steps away from the iconic skate park, and within walking distance to the Santa Monica Pier if you're up for a good stroll. The breakfast was solid, and the staff were all super friendly and helpful. Overall, it’s a great spot if you want to be right in the heart of the beach scene and meet some cool people along the way.

The only areas that could use some improvement are the luggage storage and the check-in process, but to be fair, those are pretty common issues across most hostels.

Location? Well. Its at the beach. Literally. Venice Beach. Which is an amazing quarter. From the community room, the window: You gonna see palm trees, the skater park and the pacific. Try to be there on a week end, as it is even more interesting to see all the different kind of people there. Connections: Buses. Takes you around one hour to go to Hollywood, walk of fame. Lots of bikes and scouter to rent, so you can easily go to Santa Monica pier, or the other direction, southwards, along the costside, which is really great. If you are into skating, you can also rent skateboards, surfboards, roller skates! There are also some skateboard shops with boards and merch to buy. I have been there the second time and I would go there again.

Loved that the hostel is within walking distance of the Venice Beach area, skatepark and workout area which were some of the main reasons I really wanted to stay at this location. My stay was during Thanksgiving holiday week, so was not as crowded even though it can be a high traffic area. What really made my experience great here were the awesome fellow hostel people I befriended and explored the beach and L.A. area with, good times! Staff were also available to communicate with and accommodating.

The mixed-dorm style room I stayed in didn't have a place to hang bath towels or coats which I think would be helpful. Lockers also may need some maintenance to keep doors from jamming. Breakfast was basic (instant coffee / tea, toast and small oranges) but honestly for the price to stay it's not really an issue.