I only spent one night in a female dormitory bunk bed with ensuite bathroom and everything was clean, comfortable and safe. The property is a few yards from bus stop 3, connected with LAX Airport. As an alternative, they offer a $ 30 flat rate taxi to the airport. The location is just a few minute walk from Santa Monica Pier. Fresh options for breakfast, also suitable to vegetarians/vegans, are included and a well-equipped full kitchen is available in the common area. Very attentive to waste recycling and environment and to people with reduced mobility. Free entertainment events at the weekend.

Perfect location, just 2 min walk to beach and easy connection to most touristic places in LA(if you plan to use public transport).

Lucky to have enjoyed the free breakfast during my two-week stay. Great presentation and healthy conscious in mind. The rooms were exceptionally clean. Except for some messy roomies. This no-profit hostel is one of a kind. It revolves around a sustainable environment. Its mission of spreading the love of travel and cultural exchange via scholarships is brilliant. Great volunteers. The hostal goes out of the way in proving wonderful activities for free. The entertainment team is exceptional.

The "saggy mattress" was not my favorite. Give yourself time for the body to adjust for longer stays. I was not tuned-in to a couple of comics during Comedy Night. A bit lewd. Some of the staff, at least a couple, could have been more helpful on directions and friendly.

Location Location Location. Quick walk to Santa Monica Beach and Pier. Each bed has a light that shines down on your bed without disturbing anyone else, and an outlet. I didn't have time to take advantage of all the social stuff like movies and pool table. The breakfast in the morning had more than enough variety. I was happy to wash my own dishes, but I hadn't seen that in a while.

It was too cold at night in March with the AC running. I had to put my jacket on, in addition to the sheet and thin blanket. Another woman in my dorm had the sniffles and she said she got it from there. She eventually got a second blanket from reception, but I hadn't thought about that. I told reception in the morning, so hopefully that's not an issue anymore. No parking for the hostel so I had to park in the structure near the Civic Center and walk 10 minutes, which wasn't bad, and it cost me only $8 because it was a weekend.

The location is excellent, it is located in the heart of Santa Monica and it is really well managed. You get to do activities such as movies, yoga classes, walk tours, surf classes, pub hopping and so on. It is a really good price considering the location, breakfast included (it is not like full american breakfast tho) and access to the kitchen where you can prepare anything, besides the activities mentioned.

Maybe the restrooms are not so clean all the time, but I guess it is more due to the people, some of the guests are educated and clean everything after they use it, some of them don’t. I guess some members of the staff was no so polished on attention, don’t know why

I enjoyed the vibe of the place. The breakfast was unexpected, and quite nice. The bathrooms were really clean, and the place was well taken care of. Staff were very helpful. The area around was great for walking.

The prices aren't listed with tax. This is a general problem with the USA, so the price was not as cheap as initially expected.

I had a pleasant stay overall. The location is fantastic, just a short walk from Santa Monica beach, which made exploring the area super easy. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the building itself felt modern, clean, and comfortable. For the price, it’s definitely a great value.

There were a couple of issues that stood out. On more than one occasion, I found the shampoo containers in the showers empty in the morning. It's not ideal to realize that after you're already under the water. Also, guests are responsible for washing their own dishes after breakfast or any food they eat. While I understand the idea behind it, it raises some hygiene concerns, especially since I’ve stayed at the HI Chicago Hostel where staff took care of dishwashing, which felt more professional and sanitary. Lastly, breakfast supplies like bananas and even milk would sometimes run out near the end of breakfast hours. It’d be great if there were better restocking or planning for that.

I honestly feel like I made the best choice. The hostel and bathrooms are clean, the dining room is big, there’s a pool table and a fireplace with couches around it — super cozy vibe. The room I stayed in was nice and had air conditioning, two big windows, and a comfy bed. I guess I was lucky to have really nice and respectful roommates too. The front desk staff were great. There’s even an ATM in the lobby. The location is perfect — close to shops and restaurants. I didn’t use public transport, but I saw there’s a bus stop and metro station nearby. My experience was 10/10. They also sell snacks and drinks at the reception. The breakfast they serve has good options — for me, it was really good.

We stayed in the queen private room, I had a queen bed with bunk beds and a private bathroom. It was a comfortable bed, I slept well. The supplied toiletries were lovely too. The included breakfast had a great selection, we felt satisfied each morning. The location is fantastic, very close to everything you want. The pier is a very short walk, lots of restaurants and shops and even a supermarket. Public transport was also convenient, close to the big blue bus which will get you to and from LAX/LA for $1.25.... it takes about an hour, really great! They also have activities like movie nights and trivia, there is a sign to say what's on and when. I've already recommended this place to a few friends travelling to the USA as we really enjoyed our stay.

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A little gem ! I checked the reviews before, and it was pretty positive, but I didnt expect that ! It’s the best Hostel I tried in my life! Perfect location, it’s very clean and super confortable ! The staff is very kind and helful, at any time. They also get me some bar names and good addresses, thank you so much. I took a car for the last 2 days and it was so easy to park, there are two parking, one just literally in front of the hostel and an other cheaper, 10min by walk, very easy to commute ! I will come back FOR SURE !

Wish to have a little extra for the breakfast, like eggs or some vegetables, but for a free breakfast it’s already very good ! Also, the schedule for BK is 7:30 to 9:30, I think they could extend it to 10:00am at least :)