What is the cost of a hostel in Los Angeles?

On average, it’s $63/night for a hostel in Los Angeles, though $44/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $15/night in Los Angeles. Try to avoid booking your hostel in August (the most expensive month). Booking in August (the cheapest month) could save you money.

What’s the best hostel in Los Angeles?

Based on our data, HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel is the best Los Angeles hostel, with a rating of 8.9/10 from 5,324 reviews.

What hostel is closest to Los Angeles Airport?

If you’re looking for hostels in Los Angeles that aren’t far from Los Angeles Airport, then the closest one is Venice Beach Hostel, which is 4.9 mi away.

What area of Los Angeles is most popular to stay in?

While there are other neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles, 4% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Central Los Angeles in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. Rumi is our most popular hostel in this area.

What is the most popular hostel in Los Angeles closest to Crypto.com Arena?

If you’re looking for a hostel near Crypto.com Arena while in Los Angeles, then opt for the popular Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel with a 8.0/10 review score from 2,795 users. The distance from Crypto.com Arena to Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel is 5.0 mi.

Should I stay in a Los Angeles hostel?

Staying at a hostel in Los Angeles is a great way to save money, as hostels are often less expensive than hotels and vacation rentals. Hostels are ideal for solo travelers due to their dorm-style sleeping arrangements (though some hostels do offer private rooms).

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Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel

5920 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Hollywood Boulevard This hostel features self parking, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance. Housekeeping is available on request. Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. Kitchens offer refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Los Angeles hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 27-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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8.0

Excellent

2795 reviews

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3.3 mi from city centre

$122

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Orange Drive Hostel

1764 North Orange Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Located within 4 minutes' walk from Dolby Theater, Orange Drive Hostel offers free WiFi. Entertainment venue the Hollywood Bowl is 0.6 mi away, while Capitol Records is 0.9 mi away. The property offers a variety of nonsmoking room types including dorm rooms, private rooms and group rooms. Guests can utilize laundry facilities, on-site lockers, or the common room. The property also sells tickets to local attractions. Melrose Avenue is 1.4 mi from the hostel, while Universal Studios Hollywood is 2.4 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Hollywood Burbank Airport, 6.8 mi from the property. The Hollywood Walk of Fame is 4 minutes' walk from the property. Limited Parking available $15/night. Groceries: Target - 3 minute walk from our hostel Ralphs - 15 minute walk from our hostel

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8.7

Excellent

2336 reviews

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3.8 mi from city centre

$104

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8th and Ardmore

861 South Ardmore Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Located conveniently in the Koreatown district of Los Angeles, 8th and Ardmore is located 2.7 miles from Microsoft Theater, 2.8 miles from Staples Center and 3.7 miles from Los Angeles County Museum Of Art (LACMA). The property is around 4 miles from Petersen Automotive Museum, 4 miles from California Science Center and 4.1 miles from Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. LA Memorial Coliseum is 4.3 miles from the hostel, while Capitol Records Building is 4.3 miles from the property. Hollywood Burbank Airport is 11 miles away.

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7.6

Good

773 reviews

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0.8 mi from city centre

$104

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What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Los Angeles?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Los Angeles is December ($43). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Los Angeles is January ($124).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Los Angeles?

The cheapest day to stay in Los Angeles is Sunday ($43). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is $63.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Los Angeles?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 83 days before your trip to Los Angeles. The lowest price found when booking 83 days ahead was $18 per night.

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