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How much do hostels in Los Angeles cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Los Angeles, USA range from $14 to $144/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 34 hostels.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $14.

At $14/night and up, Los Angeles is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in USA.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 21 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-07T20:19:11.909Z.

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Local knowledge for Los Angeles

Where to stay

Most budget hostels sit in Hollywood, close to the Metro B Line stops on Hollywood Blvd, or in Koreatown, which puts you a short D Line ride from downtown and surrounded by 24-hour Korean BBQ spots. Both areas let you skip renting a car, which is the fastest way to blow your budget in LA.

Getting around

  • Get a TAP card and lean on the Metro B Line. It runs from North Hollywood through Hollywood and into downtown, covering most of what first-timers want to see without the steep daily parking fees.
  • Grand Central Market on Broadway in downtown has solid meals for cheap. Go on a weekday morning to actually get a seat.
  • The Broad museum in downtown is free to enter every day, but you need a timed reservation. Book online at least a week out, or the same-day standby line gets long.

When to go

Hostels are cheapest in January and February; July and August are the hardest months to find a bed, when domestic road-trippers and European summer travelers show up at the same time.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Los Angeles cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $14. Dorm beds currently range from $14 to $144/night across the next 3 months of availability.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Los Angeles?

HostelHound currently tracks 34 hostels in Los Angeles, USA.

Is Los Angeles affordable compared to other hostel cities in USA?

Los Angeles is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in USA, with dorm prices starting from $14/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Los Angeles?

Most budget hostels sit in Hollywood, close to the Metro B Line stops on Hollywood Blvd, or in Koreatown, which puts you a short D Line ride from downtown and surrounded by 24-hour Korean BBQ spots. Both areas let you skip renting a car, which is the fastest way to blow your budget in LA.

What is the best time of year to visit Los Angeles?

Hostels are cheapest in January and February; July and August are the hardest months to find a bed, when domestic road-trippers and European summer travelers show up at the same time.