Samesun Venice Beach

I've been here a few times when I need a budget place for a night or two just to crash and sleep, and close to LAX. It's basic, but it works wonderfully. Oh and if you like meeting up people from all over, this is your place. It's very lively right it there until the wee hours and a lot of stuff to do and places for fun and food. Not to mention is right there by the beach and some rooms are actually oceanview.

Blue at the front desk is one of the best hostel workers ever, made our stay fun and easy, give that guy a raise! Great location, solid facilities. They could go to expand the breakfast a bit and the beds were a little shaky so you can feel if anyone in the bunk above or below moves at all. Definitely would stay again.

My boyfriend and I had a great stay at this hostel—its location is definitely the standout feature. You’re literally steps away from the Venice Beach Skate Park, Muscle Beach, and the beach itself, which makes it perfect if you want to be right in the middle of everything. There are also plenty of nearby shops where you can grab souvenirs, snacks, or a quick bite. The Santa Monica Pier is about a 45-minute walk, and the Venice Canals are only about 10–15 minutes away, so it’s easy to explore the area on foot. We stayed in a double room with a partial ocean view. It was pretty basic, but exactly what you’d expect from a hostel. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable, which is really what matters. The free breakfast was a nice bonus and a great way to start the day. We were also pleasantly surprised by how much free street parking there was within a 5–10 minute walk—definitely a plus for the area. Overall, I’d recommend this hostel if you’re looking for an affordable place to stay right in the heart of Venice Beach!

Stayed in the private room with a private bath in April 2026. It had an amazing view of the beach it was really cool and the room was decent size with high ceilings I really liked it. I definitely want too stay there again. The bed was very comfortable too. The guy that was at the front desk when I checked out was fun and positive and made jokes I liked him. The guy when I checked in was nice too but just kept it short and simple. I also went out late at night and I felt safe in the area, lots of bars nearby too. I Was worried because I saw some bad reviews but I still booked and I am super happy that I did. It’s a really amazing place. Definitely going back there

This was my first time EVER staying in a hostel (so I don't have much of a reference for comparison, to be fair). I stayed in a private room (with my girlfriend). The room had it's own sink, but all of the bathrooms/showers were communal. Bathrooms and showers were shared, but privately. Had a kitchen area, with continental breakfast provided, and a communal lounge for chilling and eating. Located right off the boardwalk (like 20 feet) which was convenient. Although, at night, the area gets a bit sketchy (worth noting). Overall, not a bad experience at all. Just note that communal bathrooms and showers means that you might have to plan out your mornings and itinerary accordingly, around varying availabilities.

Oh, I couldn’t speak highly enough about this Hostel. The location is excellent. I could go skating right out front play saxophone on the beach and go play basketball right next to the Hostel. Rooms are very bright very clean very well maintained. I seen a four bedroom female dorm and I felt so comfortable. It made so many new friends and they have a shower right in that dorm. They have a great big kitchen and breakfast, which has good basic items. The front staff is incredible. Staff was so so so accommodating and I was so grateful.