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Our top choices for Southern California hostels

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, individually furnished

1. Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
1.0 star property
Vermont Square
7.2 out of 10, Good, (182 reviews)
"I loved this place"
United States
Nabila
The price is RM268
RM305 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
Beach nearby

2. Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Venice
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (737 reviews)
"Great place to stay, I enjoyed all aspects of the stay. Honestly would consider staying here again! I was in a 4 bed room all females and honestly just felt peaceful atmosphere."
United States
Glenn
The price is RM275
RM314 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
Interior

3. Crashpod Hostel

Crashpod Hostel
1.5 star property
Desert Hot Springs
6.4 out of 10, (136 reviews)
"Interesting place to stay for the adventurous traveler!"
United States
Kurt
The price is RM173
RM194 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Crashpod Hostel
Terrace/patio

4. The Rosemary Silverlake

The Rosemary Silverlake
3.0 star property
Hollywood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (293 reviews)
"Brilliant location! Walking in felt like entering another world. Wow—I absolutely loved this place and was pleasantly surprised!"
United States
Anthony
The price is RM320
RM503 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Rosemary Silverlake
Courtyard

5. HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Santa Monica
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (955 reviews)
"Best hostel"
Canada
kaito
The price is RM503
RM580 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
Free WiFi, bed sheets

6. Culver City Hostel

Culver City Hostel
1.0 star property
Park West
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (197 reviews)
"Great stay. Staff was attentive, amenities were great. Only cons were no hot water in the kitchen sink and I don’t think the showers were cleaned during my 4 night stay. Was a great location with a lot of coffee shops and quick food/metro access."
United States
Brianni
The price is RM341
RM388 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Culver City Hostel
Lobby sitting area

7. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Ocean Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (570 reviews)
"Love staying at Samesun, close to beach plenty things to do within the area!"
United States
linda
The price is RM261
RM295 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
On the beach

8. ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
1.0 star property
Hermosa Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (275 reviews)
"I love the location right at the beach, the staff was also very helpful."
United States
Jesus
The price is RM509
RM581 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
Iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi, bed sheets

9. PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel

PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel
1.0 star property
Downtown Los Angeles
7.6 out of 10, Good, (236 reviews)
"I liked the kitchen & tv room"
United States
Ocea
The price is RM293
RM334 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel
Interior

10. Luxe Ensuite near USC-Shared Home

Luxe Ensuite near USC-Shared Home
2.0 star property
Exposition Park
The price is RM239
RM554 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Luxe Ensuite near USC-Shared Home
Exterior

11. California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
2.0 star property
Point Loma
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (240 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
BERNARDO
The price is RM359
RM404 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

12. Brimfield Stay

Brimfield Stay
2.0 star property
Panorama City
7.4 out of 10, Good, (145 reviews)
"I wouldn’t recommend this dump to anyone."
United States
Roman
The price is RM258
RM294 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Brimfield Stay
Memory-foam beds, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board (on request)

13. Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (934 reviews)
"Great, simple stay"
Canada
Wai Kit
The price is RM261
RM297 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Stay Classy Hostel
Beach nearby, 5 beach bars

14. ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (225 reviews)
"amazing vibe at this hostel."
Canada
Julien
The price is RM383
RM432 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
Property entrance

15. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (722 reviews)
"Easy access.. close to everything.. friendly helpful staff.."
United States
Amanda
The price is RM341
RM388 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
City view from property

16. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (246 reviews)
"Great and cheap stay with great and friendly staff and just as friendly guests."
United States
Prahlad
The price is RM674
RM768 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains

17. Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Location is really good right in front of a metro station in Hollywood, safe neighborhood! Have breakfast and free water"
United States
Dan
The price is RM327
RM373 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
Lobby lounge

18. PodShare - Hostel

PodShare - Hostel
1.5 star property
Hollywood
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (142 reviews)
"Stay was good, liked it. Helpful staff"
United States
Abhinav
The price is RM284
RM324 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
PodShare - Hostel
Interior

19. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (672 reviews)
"Thank you for a great stay!"
United States
Karin
The price is RM472
RM536 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Gaslamp Hostel
View from property

20. Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel

Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (218 reviews)
"This property was conveniently located. The staff were very friendly. It had a very nice ambience. It was an amazing experience at the right price point."
United States
Navara
The price is RM507
RM613 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel
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Number of reviews
4,099
Accommodation
17 Hostels
Lowest Price
RM194
Highest Price
RM768

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