Hostels in Los Angeles

What Is a Hostel?

If you're in the market for somewhere affordable to stay in Los Angeles, one of the 28 hostels here could be a great option. No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dormitory-style accommodations all feature the following:

• Shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too)
• Budget-friendly prices
• A social atmosphere

Hostels are a great way to stay in Los Angeles for a good value, so you can save your money for exploring. You can check out cultural highlights like the theaters in this destination, or enjoy the sporting events and other activities.

Hostels in Los Angeles

Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones have the best reviews from our customers and could be a good place to start looking:

The Anderson Estates - Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Rooms come with towels, desks, and coffee/tea makers.

Los Angeles Backpackers Paradise Hostel - You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as free parking. You'll find free toiletries in all rooms.

Time Zone Hostel Hollywood - Located within a 20-minute walk of Hollywood Walk of Fame. Property features include free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi, and 3 bars/lounges. You'll find showers, desks, and coffee/tea makers in all rooms.

Walk of Fame Hostel - Located steps from Dolby Theater. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. You'll find showers in all rooms.

HI Santa Monica Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Santa Monica Pier. Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi, and a shared/communal kitchen. Rooms come with lockers.

When Is the Best Time to Visit Los Angeles?

The weather can be a big factor when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information that might be helpful:

• The hottest months are typically August and September, while December and January are the coldest months
• January-March: Daytime temperatures average 71° F and nighttime temperatures average 47° F
• April-June: 81° F is the daytime average and 52° F is the nighttime average
• July-September: Daytime averages are around 85° F and nighttime averages are around 62° F
• October-December: The average temperatures are 81° F during the day and 47° F at night
• Average rainfall is 14.25 inches in a year

What Can I Do in Los Angeles?

Depending on what you're interested in, you might like these places:

• Hollywood Walk of Fame
• Dolby Theater
• TCL Chinese Theatre

• La Brea Tar Pits
• Griffith Park
• Pershing Square

• Hollywood Bowl
• J. Paul Getty Museum
• RMS Queen Mary

In general, Los Angeles is known for its:

• Theater
• Entertainment
• Live music
• Museums
• Art
• Sports
• Shopping
• Architecture
• Opera
• Beaches

How to Get to Los Angeles and Around the Area

You can search for flights to the nearest airport in Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal), located 10 mi (16.1 km) away from the city center. An alternative is Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.), which is 11.2 mi (18.1 km) away. When you're out and about, you may want to use public transit to get around. Walk to nearby metro stations like Pershing Square Station, 7th Street - Metro Center Station, and Civic Center Station. To see more of the surrounding area, hop on a train at Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Cal State Station, or Glendale Transportation Center.