Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

2.0 star property
Beachfront hostel near Venice Beach

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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25 Windward Ave, Venice, CA, 90291
  • Place, Venice Beach Boardwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Venice Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Abbot Kinney Boulevard
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Bed in 8-Bed Dorm with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 427 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Dorm with Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 427 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bed in 8-Bed Dorm

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 427 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 427 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Dorm

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 427 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room Ensuite with Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Private 4-Bed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Private 4-Bed Dorm with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Private 6-Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Private 8-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Private 8-Bed Dorm with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room Ensuite with City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

2 Beds in 8-Bed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

2 Beds in 8-Bed Dorm with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

2 Beds in 4-Bed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

2 Beds in 4-Bed Dorm with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

2 Beds in 6-Bed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Venice

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Venice Beach and Venice Skate Park. Also, Abbot Kinney Boulevard is within half a mile (1 km) and Santa Monica Pier is within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Venice Beach Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Venice Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Muscle Beach Venice - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Abbot Kinney Boulevard - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Monica Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • 26th Street/Bergamot Station - 7 min drive
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 23 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Belles Beach House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Sidewalk Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kassi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Great White - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Menotti's Coffee Stop - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

Beachfront hostel near Venice Beach
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel.

This Venice hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Dining venue
Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel offers 30 accommodations with safes and portable fans. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Samesun Hostel Venice Beach
Samesun Venice Beach
Venice Beach Samesun
Samesun Venice Beach Hostel
Venice Beach Cotel Hotel Los Angeles
Samesun Venice Beach
Samesun Venice Beach Hostel
Samesun Venice Hostel Venice
Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel Venice
Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel to the airport?

Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel is 6.9 mi (29-min drive) away from the Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel?

As of May 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel on Jun 8, 2026 start from CA $91, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel.

How close is Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Hollywood Park Casino (15-min drive) and Hustler Casino (22-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel have a pool?

Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel to downtown Venice?

Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel is 0.7 mi away from Venice.

Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 308 out of 703 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 703 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 703 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 703 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 703 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was lovely! Location fantastic. Seeing the ocean from my bed at this price point was incredible! Downsides: some of the patrons seem like maybe they are unhoused. Cleanliness could also be improved.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mira, Olympia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ben Luke

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Nima

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Gus is the rudest
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great experience, floor in dorm was a bit dirty but not too bad, would be nice to have more bathrooms as they get busy in the morning and night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amoghavarsha

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

José Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was superb, clean bathroom, clean room and well located!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Naya, Los Angeles

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hostel , highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hostel, clean and quiet and everyone was kind and helpful. Blue was super helpful especially!
Great location right on the beach
View from my room
Lounge
Lounge
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

jonatas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Classic hostel experience in the best way: no frills, clean, and affordable. Can't beat the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nima

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jack Ray

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vitalii

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for an early check in. The best view from the window ever! Will come back! You are the best
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anant, Sugar Land

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vishal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R Smith

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICHOLAS DAVID HENRY

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Marvin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location Easy check in process Clean linen Clean room Clean communal area Lockers for safekeeping of property Clean communal areas
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and well organized.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

HAYTHAM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nima

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025