{"id":189834,"date":"2019-12-28T09:00:15","date_gmt":"2019-12-28T14:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/?p=189834"},"modified":"2025-05-01T08:51:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T12:51:24","slug":"best-hostels-in-los-angeles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-in-los-angeles\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Best Hostels in Los Angeles"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In the last few years, more and more hostels have started opening up in Los Angeles<\/a>. While most used to be located in Santa Monica or West Hollywood, you\u2019ll find hostels spread out all over the city now. <\/p>\n

That\u2019s great news because LA is super spread out. It\u2019s a pain to get anywhere. Now, if you want to stay in a hostel, you\u2019re no longer confined to just a few parts of town. The city is your oyster!<\/p>\n

I’ve been visiting LA for a decade and have stayed in dozens upon dozens of places. There are a lot of things to consider when selecting a hostel<\/a>. The top four when picking the best hostel in Los Angeles are:<\/p>\n

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  1. Location<\/strong> \u2013 LA is huge and it can take some time to get around. Pick a place that is central to the sites and nightlife you want to see. All the hostels listed here are in central locations.<\/li>\n
  2. Price<\/strong> \u2013 In LA, you really get what you pay for, so if you go with a really cheap one, you’re probably going to get a hostel that is small, cramped, and doesn’t offer great service.<\/li>\n
  3. Amenities<\/strong> \u2013 Every hostel in the city offers free Wi-Fi, and most have a free breakfast, but if you want more than that, be sure to do your research to find the hostel that best meets your needs!<\/li>\n
  4. Staff<\/strong> – All the hostels listed here have amazing staff! They are super friendly and knowledgeable. Even if you don’t end up staying at one of the places listed below, be sure to look up reviews to ensure you end up somewhere where the staff is helpful and friendly! They can make or break a hostel!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    To help you plan your trip, here is my list of the hostels in Los Angeles that I like the most. If you don\u2019t want to read the longer list below, the following hostels are the best in each category:<\/p>\n

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    \nBest Hostel for Budget Travelers<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n
    \nSamesun Hollywood Hostel<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    \nBest Hostel for Families<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n
    \nFreehand Los Angeles<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    \nBest Hostel for Solo Female Travelers<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n
    \nHI Los Angeles Santa Monica<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    \nBest Hostel for Digital Nomads<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n
    \nHI Los Angeles Santa Monica<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    \nBest Hostel for Partying<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n
    \nBanana Bungalow Hollywood<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    \nBest Overall Hostel<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n
    \nSamesun Venice Beach<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    Want the specifics of each hostel? Here’s my comprehensive list of the best hostels in Los Angeles:<\/p>\n

    Price Legend (per night)<\/strong><\/p>\n