Los Angeles Hostels

On two of four nights I was abused for complaining about the noise staff made most of the night, even though I was respectful but assertive when I did so. There was a man that the manager later told me 'just helps out' who sleeps in the common area by day and plays music and cleans at night. On the second night, I complained to the receptionist about his music and he came to my room and called me a ”b****”. I later had to complain about the receptionist himself as him and three of his friends were loudly talking and laughing in the corridor until about 3am. Two nights later, complained about the noise at 00.15am, then at 4am I was woken by the 'helper' and the cleaner having a very loud shouty conversation outside my door. I complained to the receptionist [the same one who was making noise two nights before until 3am], and he shrugged and said 'quiet time is for the guests only'. I then went directly to the two who were shouting and asked them to be quiet, pointed to the quiet time sign and told them myself and other guests were being woken up. They became aggressive, invading my body space and waving fingers at me and the female cleaner flew into a fifteen minute rage, threatening me with violence, shouting 'I'm a woman!' and 'Do you want to know my name?' and how customers don't pay her salary. She then started removing her outer clothing and offered to fight me in the street [at no point had I threatened her, or insulted her, I was only arguing that guests pay to sleep and should be respected]. I went to the receptionist and demanded to speak to the manager and he was unwilling to help and when he refused I said I would call the police if I received any more violent threats. He then proceeded to call the police in front of me and lie that I had started threatening and abusing his staff for no reason. He then said to me ”f*** you, man, f*** you”. After the call to the police, the aggressive workers disappeared, and I went to bed as I had not been asked to leave. At 5.30am, the police arrived and he sent them to my room to wake me up. The police did nothing but say people had to be calm, and said that making violent threats is not a reason to arrest someone so I could not press charges, so I went back to bed. The next morning, I checked out and spoke to a man who claimed to be the manager. He refunded me for the previous night and said he would investigate, but said he had been told a different story by his staff. For your own well-being do not stay here. I have never experienced anyone working in the service industry being this disrespectful to customers in my life and I'm in my 40s!

Very good hostel, exactly what I read from the others' comments. It's very clean, well located, situated in a quiet street and neighborhood. It has a private parking lot that can hold up to 5 cars. Guests there are very respectful and the rules are very clear to anyone. It's just 10-15 minutes walking from the next metro station (purple line). There are no famous restaurants (from big franchise) around there, but it wasn't a problem for me. The rooms have closet, minibar, and air conditioning. As for any other hostel, bring your towel. The blanket are ok. No complaint about bed and pillow. That's what I expected, CLEAN, well located and quiet. I will certainly recommend this hostel!

The location is good, right in Koreatown, but the room I was assigned was isolated from the main body, which was inconvenient on rainy days.

I needed a good location in West Hollywood and this was the place. Just a short walk off Hollywood Blvd but in a quiet calm area. The check in was great service and my room was awesome too. Love the history of this place, it's what makes travel the experience it should be. The common areas of the kitchen, etc was what a hostel should be. Reasonable rate for being in such a good place and feeling so safe. Could not recommend it more. The Roosevelt Hotel is just down the street for 4 times the amount I paid here. Bus service and walking to everywhere I needed to be, All I can say is Thank you for being there for me.

The host, Ron, was very friendly, very understanding guy. 100% made my experience comfortable. The location is next to Little Tokyo and the (new) Little Tokyo subway station. A lot of good eating areas around Little Tokyo. The sleeping/living area had very poor air conditioning. The bathroom and shower are quite rustic and gross, but that's not something I personally care about. I know other people are sensitive to this, so I will preface that I saw cockroaches in the bathroom. By no means is the toilet disgusting without being cleaned, but rather something you'd find at a bar downtown... Generally speaking though, the experience was good and I will be visiting again in the future. To emphasize, the host, Ron, really made me feel comfortable with being in LA.

These guys have a maximum stay limit of two weeks, and I know why: If they didn't, nobody would ever leave! What I loved about this place is how they manage to have such a good balance. I have a decent amount of hosteling experience and I feel that often a place is either clean and strict, or relaxed but dirty, but this place gets it just right: It's super clean and well-taken care of, but at the same time the atmosphere as well as the management is super relaxed and chill. The guests are definitely not the typical ”LA tourist” type, most of the people there seemed very individualistic, with the majority of them being solo travelers. They tend to keep themselves but are still up for a little chat. Again, it's the perfect balance. It's a friendly place but not a party hostel. In many hostel dormitories people come and go all night, turning on the lights and making a lot of noise, but this wasn't the case here. The lights went out pretty early, and whoever came in late would make an effort not to disturb the other people. Most of their rooms are regular dorms with bunk beds, but for just a few bucks more you can get a pod with a curtain and your own light, which I highly recommend. It's not always easy to get a good night's rest in hostels, but I slept really well here. Everything is very clean and there's a common area with plants and cozy warm vibes, it's all quite small but never feels crowded, even if they're completely booked. I would also like to add that I'm someone who struggles with all sorts of allergies, including dust and certain cleaning agents, and I had no issues here at all, which again speaks for the cleanliness of the place. Without a doubt one of the best hostels I've ever stayed at and probably the best deal you can get in LA. It's the sort of place you kinda don't want to tell anyone about because you want to keep it a secret, which is probably why nobody has written a review before ;)

With a stay at Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel in Los Angeles (Hollywood), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Hollywood Boulevard and 6 minutes by foot from Hollywood Walk of Fame. This hostel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Hollywood Palladium and 4.4 mi (7 km) from The Grove.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hostel include an arcade/game room, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.

The description here was definitely misleading because I booked a room and eventually landed in a bedroom with 9 other people. There is no single room here.

A stay at Artist Housing - Hostel places you in the heart of Los Angeles, within a 10-minute walk of L.A. Live and Crypto.com Arena. This hostel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Los Angeles Convention Center and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from University of Southern California.Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.Make yourself at home in one of the 36 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains and computer monitors, as well as phones with free local calls.

Located in South Korea City, near Hollywood, there are buses, subways, there are large supermarkets nearby, especially the intensive restaurants are touched when the travel is hungry. Nearby is the wealthy area and the streets are clean. There is a refrigerator in the room, a microwave in the public area, and it’s a pleasant way for the supermarket to buy something to heat up. When I go back in the evening, I often have my own hot food. Cheap, cost-effective. Nice hotel.