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1. Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Venice
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (730 reviews)
"Perfect location and the staff has an upbeat, kind, and very helpful vibe. I look forward to coming back."
United States
Jennifer
The price is £66
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

2. HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Santa Monica
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (942 reviews)
"Very nice stay with very helpful staff. Very convenient and nice enough dorm rooms"
Australia
Tomas
The price is £113
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

3. Culver City Hostel

Culver City Hostel
1.0 star property
Park West
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (189 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
JAMES
The price is £72
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Culver City Hostel

4. Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
1.0 star property
Vermont Square
7.2 out of 10, Good, (163 reviews)
"Nice little hotel"
United States
Jeronimo
The price is £60
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

5. ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
1.0 star property
Hermosa Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (260 reviews)
"I love the location right at the beach, the staff was also very helpful."
United States
Jesus
The price is £92
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

6. Brimfield Stay

Brimfield Stay
2.0 star property
Panorama City
7.6 out of 10, Good, (141 reviews)
"I am sick of the LA trip"
United States
Zayar Myo
The price is £54
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Brimfield Stay

7. The Rosemary Silverlake

The Rosemary Silverlake
3.0 star property
Hollywood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (287 reviews)
"Brilliant location! Walking in felt like entering another world. Wow—I absolutely loved this place and was pleasantly surprised!"
United States
Anthony
The price is £91
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
The Rosemary Silverlake

8. Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay!"
Canada
Jesse
The price is £60
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

9. San Marino guest house

San Marino guest house
1.0 star property
Koreatown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (226 reviews)
"I liked the guest house!"
United States
Kayla
The price is £50
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
San Marino guest house

10. PodShare Los Feliz - Hostel

PodShare Los Feliz - Hostel
1.5 star property
Hollywood
7.8 out of 10, Good, (94 reviews)
"A safe place to stay while visiting."
United States
Misty
The price is £65
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
PodShare Los Feliz - Hostel

11. PodShare - Hostel

PodShare - Hostel
1.5 star property
Hollywood
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (140 reviews)
"Staff is efficient once contact is made and I've never had a problem staying here."
United States
Joshua
The price is £59
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
PodShare - Hostel

12. Boutique HomeStay

Boutique HomeStay
1.0 star property
Mid City
5.8 out of 10, (163 reviews)
"Na"
United States
Omid
The price is £22
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Boutique HomeStay

13. PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel

PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel
1.0 star property
Downtown Los Angeles
7.6 out of 10, Good, (235 reviews)
"I liked the kitchen & tv room"
United States
Ocea
The price is £60
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel

14. The Steady

The Steady
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (146 reviews)
"Only stayed one night, so no review to post"
United States
MARK
The price is £53
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
The Steady

15. Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel

Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (218 reviews)
"This property was conveniently located. The staff were very friendly. It had a very nice ambience. It was an amazing experience at the right price point."
United States
Navara
The price is £118
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel

16. Randolph Hotel

Randolph Hotel
1.0 star property
Huntington Park
7.2 out of 10, Good, (282 reviews)
"Clean room staff was very nice lots of shops nearby"
United States
Darren
The price is £44
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Randolph Hotel

17. Luxe Ensuite near USC-Shared Home

Luxe Ensuite near USC-Shared Home
2.0 star property
Exposition Park
The price is £100
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Luxe Ensuite near USC-Shared Home
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Malibu?
You may be able to find reasonable rates at these Malibu accommodations, which have good reviews from our guests: Villa Graziadio Executive Center at Pepperdine University - You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel. Malibu Country Inn - Located within a 20-minute walk of Malibu Lagoon State Beach. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool at this motel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Malibu?
The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually August and September, with an average temperature of 23°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for Malibu is 324 mm.
What is there to see and do in Malibu?
Generally, Malibu is known for its beaches, university setting and wineries. Major attractions include Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach. Get out into nature with places such as Carbon Beach, Paradise Cove Beach and Topanga State Beach. Cultural attractions include Aviator Nation Dreamland, The Canyon Club and Getty Center.
What's the best way to get to and around Malibu while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Malibu in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Van Nuys, CA (VNY), located 17 mi (27.4 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Los Angeles Intl. (LAX), located 17.4 mi (27.9 km) away.

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