HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel vs PodShare East Hollywood

Same City · Los Angeles Distance: 21.2km
Change Hotel

Overview

vs

HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel

★★ 2-Star
9.2 467
Los Angeles
View Details →

PodShare East Hollywood

★★★ 3-Star
8.0 10
Los Angeles
View Details →

Live Price Comparison

Site HI Los Angeles ... PodShare East H...
Agoda Checking Checking
Booking.com Checking Checking
Expedia Checking Checking
Trip.com Checking Checking

Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site HI Los Angeles ... PodShare East H...
Agoda
9.0 (5,796)
7.2 (78)
Booking.com
8.8 (5,132)
6.4 (40)
Expedia
9.2 (872)
-
Trip.com
9.4 (78)
7.3 (26)
Overall Average
9.2 (11,878)
8.0 (144)

Strengths & Weaknesses

HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel PodShare East Hollywood
Strengths Strengths
+ Walkable to beach, pier, and shops - location is top-rated in reviews + Staff friendliness repeated across multiple booking sites
+ Consistently clean with ongoing cleaning praised repeatedly + Clean, stylish facilities and convenient shared kitchen praised often
+ Friendly and helpful staff mentioned commonly + Close to transit and restaurants, easy without a car mentioned commonly
+ Communal kitchen and lounge events are comfortable and fun + Reliable WiFi and cozy space noted by solo travelers
+ Good lockers and security, safe for solo travelers
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- No bed curtains, lacking privacy in some reviews - Parking difficulties repeated in Agoda and Booking reviews
- Roommate noise mentioned in some cases - Fridge noise or bugs mentioned
- Uncomfortable mattresses or low bunks hitting head - Lack of bathrooms and co-ed dorms mismatch single room expectations noted

Recommended For

Solo Travelers Friends Young Backpackers Beach Goers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Budget travelers Short-term business travelers

Guest Reviews

HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Perfect location, top staff, clean and safe

Booking.com 3.6 Solo

Friendly staff, thorough cleaning, great location, big lockers

Uncomfortable mattress, possible noise

Agoda 9.6 Solo Traveler

Cleanest hostel ever

Trip.com 10.0 Solo Traveler

Great for beach relaxation, beach towels provided

Trip.com 10.0 Solo Traveler

Cleanest with fun events

PodShare East Hollywood

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Friendly staff, clean stylish facilities, near station

No curtain for private space

Agoda 8.8 Solo

Cozy fun stay, walkable sights

Hard parking, need more bathrooms

Trip.com 10 Other

Clean safe, helpful staff, friendly shared areas

Trip.com 10 Other

Unique concept, full kitchen, intimate space

Booking.com 3.6 Group

Friendly staff, convenient location, unique experience

Location Comparison

Distance: 21.2km

HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel View Details → PodShare East Hollywood View Details →

This page contains affiliate links and we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.