Has anybody been to the Hostel International in Santa Monica on 2nd street?

Question

Is that a good place and are the people there nice?

Answer 1

well at least its safe place
Santa Monica police has a substation almost cross the street
from there and there is 24 hour fitness express faculty also
cross the street from there
the building next door to the hostel (which they own)
was originally was the Santa Monica's first city hall and fire
and police station

Answer 2

If you are flying into LAX stop at a Travelers Aid Booth. They are located in each terminal on the lower level. They have a book of Hostels. The one in SM should be fine, but no too private, but some do have private rooms. Just give them a call

Answer 3

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Hostels are cheap places to sleep for younger folks who have very little money, and usually a lot of energy. It's a cheap way to travel if you don't want to spend a lot, don't want to sleep in the street, and don't mind communal living conditions. Sure, people are nice enough. Are they a bit noisy? Usually. Rowdy? Sometimes. Courteous and considerate of others trying to sleep? NOT!