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"We highly recommend Mao's kitchen opposite." — source Hostelworld
"would definitely stay there again." — source Hostelworld
"But I'd recommend this one." — source Hostelworld
"Wouldnt stay there again." — source Hostelworld
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"This place is a stinking hole there were old chicken bones left in the tv room and the bathrooms didnt look like they were cleaned to often." — source Hostelworld
"it is very clean at this hostel they have to clean every room daily therefore it is very clean." — source Hostelworld
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"Nice location, just a block from the beach, nice kitchen and helpful staff." — source Hostelworld
"All in all, good location but shoddy on service and cleanliness." — source Hostelworld
"Great helpful staff, location just a block from the beach is fantastic." — source Hostelworld
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"Location is nice during the day but you need a car to go out at night and leave Venice." — source Hostelworld
"its in an excellent location, and the staff was always friendly and helpful for me." — source Hostelworld
"Good location, bvt expensive, and the owner is a $#%$." — source Hostelworld
"The hostel is fine, and well located for the beach." — source Hostelworld
"fun, solid venice location, meets its purpose." — source Hostelworld
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"no entertainment though, but you really should be at the beach ;) Great price for what is offers much respect." — source Hostelworld
"They dont mention they slap tax on the cost when u check in." — source Hostelworld
"price does not include tax." — source Hostelworld
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"I stayed in private room with ensuite with a nice beach view. It was spacious had its own PC with free internet connection however had no fridge unlike other private rooms in most hostels." — source Hostelworld
"The smell in our room resembled that of an animal cage in zoo, but otherwise we liked the place." — source Hostelworld
"The reception and the common room is terrible and ugly, but the rooms were very nice." — source Hostelworld
"the rooms and bathrooms were dirty and my food was stolen." — source Hostelworld
"Actual room was excellent though." — source Hostelworld
More information on Venice Beach Hostel
The Hostel Is Located Right At The Beach So Guests Just Walk Out To End Of Block And Enjoy The Waves And Sun; Muscle Beach; And Performers, Artists,Etc. *** On The Beach ****** Free Computer Internet Access -- In Your Rooms ****** Free Wireless Access In Rec Room ****** Free Video Voice Chat In Rec Room ******Free Food - Breakfast & Dinner:See Below****** All Rooms - En Suite (With Bathroom) *** *** FREE NIGHT SPECIAL !! ***- for air travelers -GET YOUR LAST NIGHT IN L.A. FREE !Inquire in hostel � after you reserve your first night into L.A. !!Thanks For Taking The Time To Check Our Info. We Know You Will Enjoy Our Spacious Common Areas And Amenities; Enjoy Our Rooms; Enjoy Our Great Location ; And Enjoy Our Service To You.** so, just for you an --IN HOSTEL SPECIAL ! **** RENEW in the Hostel & GET ADDED NIGHTS 10% DISCOUNT ! **Get 10% of your first night�s shared or private room stay amount taken off when renewing in hostel.RENEW in HOSTEL & THAT AMOUNT WILL BE CREDITED AGAINST NEW NIGHTS: 1 NIGHT � GET 5% of first night back; 2 NIGHTS � GET 10% of first night backApplies only for renewals in hostel; subject to availability; only for immediate follow-on nights.Free Computer InternetShared -And- Private Rooms Have Free Computer Internet Access (Ethernet) And Voip Phone Access !! Commons Has Internet Access (Ethernet and Wireless) And Video Chat. !!Shared And Private Rooms Are Supplied With Computers For Internet Access!! Free Email - Surfing - Phone Calling. All Available - Just Use The Computer.Enjoy - Take All The Time You Want / Need For:Web Surfing !! Emailing - At Leisure !! (Details In Hostel) En Suite - Bathrooms - All RoomsAll Shared Rooms Are Small With Their Own Bathroom !! All Private Rooms - Are Small Apartments; Also With Their Own Bathrooms!! Enjoy your stay. *** Shared Room Info ***All Shared Rooms Have: Their Own Bathrooms! 6 Persons To A Room! 1 With More; Phone (In) In Room!With Linens; Towels Available. **We Have Women - Only Shared Rooms!!**Semi-Private In Shared Some Semi-Private Space In Shared - Upgrade Only In Vbh.Backpack shared: requires guest to have backpack; no linens supplied. If linens supplied, then regular price applies. *** Private Room -- Info ***Private Rooms Are Small Housekeeping Apartments ! Private Rooms Have: Bathrooms; Phones (In); TV; Kitchens (In Some) & Ocean View (In Some). With Towels. Wonderful For Families. (Kitchenettes Not Available In Season.)Private Rooms - On Weekend Requires: Minimum 2 Night Stay !If You Book 1 Night; Then We Reserve The Right To Require 2 Nites Stay (Subject To Availability) or surcharge. Please Note That The Reservation Service Software Does Not Properly Handle This Requirement, But It Will Apply. *** Amenities *** Large Kitchen - Good Cooking & Dining Area. Free Food The Basics, E.G.: Breakfast - Pancake Mix & Syrup; Dinner - Pasta, Rice, Beans. And Spices, Oil, Etc. Available - Coffee & Tea.Commons 2 Common Recreation Rooms: Internet, Piano, Playstation; Lockers, Tv,Pool Table, Laundry.Lockers Available;Safety Box Available In Office. Safes - Available in private(Coming Soon). *** Location & Services ***Walk Out Onto Beach At End Of Block. Buses Right At Corner! Market, Food, Bar, Bank At Corner. Easy Ride From Lax Airport (5 Miles); 1 Mile To Santa Monica; 1 Mile To Marina Del Rey. ESL Schools Nearby; Easy To Ucla & Westwood; Buses To Hollywood. *** Important Notices ***Please Note: This Microsite Info & Terms Control The Reservation. * Please Note: All Shared Is Same Price;No Specific Room/Size Is Reserved (Not Responsible For Reservation Service Form Limitations);Vbh Places Shared In Any Room As Per Availability It Determines.*** Off - Season- WINTER - Specials Notice **** All Specials Require Minimum 2 Day Stay. * All Weekly specials require 7 consecutive Days (days together) Stay. * All Shared specials may be booked for up to 5 days.* *ALL Specials On-Line Are 1 Time Only; May Not Be Re-Booked Through On-Line Services. *** Check-In Notice ***Check-In By 4 Pm. Or Earlier Time Provided By Guest. Reservation May Be Released After This Time - All Or Part. If Later Check-In Is Needed - Please Email Or Call 24 Hrs. Before 4 Pm And Request Late Check-In. Not Responsible For Released Reservation For Late Arrival Without Required Notice Of Late Arrival. (Original Reservation Notice Is Not Enough.) *** LAST MINUTE RESERVATION NOTICE **** Please note: Please make reservations early - SPECIAL RE LAST MINUTE RESERVATIONS : Last minute reservations are reservations made within 3 days and have special handling and limitations. Last minute reservations are subject to written email confirmation of reservation by hostel. They are otherwise tentative. You must check for an email confirmation from hostel. With the difference in times between reservation services and hostel; and other crossing reservations - there exists the possibility of no availability for last minute reservations. Venice Beach Hostel Rules and Regulations (R&R's) apply. Important R & R's (not all), e.g.: (1) CANCELLATION Requirements(a) By making a reservation you specifically agree to these cancellation conditions.(b) Cancellation is 72 hours prior to arrival date. No partial cancellation of reservation dates . (c) Cancellation only by email or other writing.(d) Please NOTE: VBH cancellation time is different than reservation company & controls;(2) PRICES: cash prices quoted - without taxes, deposit or non-cash payment pricing; (3) Due at check-in: city occupancy tax, refundable security deposit; balance of price; & non-cash pricing extra. (4) Reservations may be required to be fully paid in advance when reserving: (a) with credit card expiring before date; (b) more that 1 private room; (c) 4 or more beds; (d) 4 or more nights; (e) less than VBH cancellation period; (f) in high season. Credit card provided will be used. Refundable deposit will be due at check-in. (5) Debit Card Reservations are to be fully paid upon receipt of reservation and in advance. (6) In event of cancellation within 72 hr. of reservation date/no show: cardholder agrees that credit card will be charged for room reserved if: no-show; non-timely cancellation plus merchant charges incurred for charging these items on card and/or merchant charges incurred for returning any portion will be paid for by cardholder.(7) At check-in: you may not change reservation by reducing the time reserved. You agree to be responsible for the time reserved. Otherwise it may be treated as you making an untimely cancellation.(8) Low price guarantee is for a shared room with the same: amenities in room and in hostel and location. (details in VBH)(9) reservation company 10%commission will be deducted from VBH room/bed rates; but each day's bed price / balance amount is rounded up to the nearest one-half dollar. Items listed above added. Check-in charges will therefore be different than reservation company print-out.(10)Children only in private rooms.(11) Proper & valid ID required. VBH reserves the right to refuse service. (12) Special rules/limits apply for locals in shared-read R & R's before reserving for shared. This reservation service is only for foreign & out-of state travelers who are continuing travels. All others must contact VBH directly to confirm reservation and verify that they are non-locals & travelers. * Special Note Re Our Internet: It Is Free Service; We Are Not Techies-So If It Goes Down; Or Machines Break Do Not Expect That It Will Be Instantly Fixed - Or That We Can Do Anything About It. Thanks Again For Taking The Time - And To Really Enjoy -- Please Reserve. We Take Only Visa - Mastercard - Am Ex - & Debit Cards Through Their Systems.
Directions
AIRPORT (LAX) -- TO VENICE BEACH & VENICE BEACH HOSTEL -- only 5 miles (9 km).At LAX -- TAKE THE FREE LAX SHUTTLE - right outside your terminal to the airport BUS AREA.Take the 'Big Blue Bus' - Santa Monica Bus Lines # 3 bus - ask for a TRANSFER - for the # 2 bus - driver will tell you where to transfer - get off the # 2 bus at Pacific & Windward Ave; VBH entrance is across the street; Enter VBH - and we will greet you - and check you in !!
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