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).

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.

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.

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 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.

Great location, just two blocks from the sea. I really suggest getting the Premium Female dormitory. The private bathroom is really convenient and spacious. My room was spotless! The Comedy Show was the cherry on top of my stay :) Just a 2-min walk from the bus station that takes you to Venice Beach. (Bus #33)

Bring your own lock for the lockers to save $5-7 by getting one from the front desk. You will also use it for the lockers after checkout (if you need to leave your bags). Luggage storage is free only before check-in. For check out it costs $5.

Staff was awesome and helpful with any questions. Locker in the rooms was big enough for my carry on and my personal bag. The restrooms/showers were pretty clean as well. Really loved the security and needing your room key to enter after 10pm. I felt completely safe at night. Other guests were also considerate and the overall atmosphere was very friendly and chill. They have community areas as well that looked nice, however I came for a concert and didn't have proper time to enjoy them. Next time though!

The outlet for my bunk didn't work but that was completely random. They had extension cords to fix it and I had no issues.

Inviting atmosphere, great events, people like talking to each other, all these things make solo traveling less lonely.

Relying on the guests to clean the dishes is not a good idea. Although there are instructions on how to wash the dishes on the wall, people who wash their dishes in the sinks in the middle of the kitchen may not notice the instructions, and there are also people who don’t follow the instructions well. It just doesn’t feel good to use those dishes knowing that people may not follow the instructions. Also, it seems the blankets are not replaced and washed after each guest. There is only one new sheet provided by default each time, you either use it underneath you or beneath the blanket, but not both. There are plenty of people who use the blankets directly, but the blankets are not washed after each guest. Not very good hygiene.