Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

Samesun Hollywood - Hostel — Los Angeles, United States

Samesun Hollywood - Hostel is a budget backpacker hostel on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, United States.

Address: 6820 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. Property ID: 1020130.

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About Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

• Property type: Hostel
• 2-star hotel
• 6820 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles
• City page: Hotels in Los Angeles

Axel's take: 8.3/10

It's a strong Hollywood hostel if sightseeing matters more than silence.

• Choose it for: Subway access, included breakfast and a kitchen for self-catering.
• Skip it if: You need quiet nights, guaranteed air-conditioning or step-free access.

Axel's opinion of Samesun Hollywood - Hostel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · hostelworld.com · Trip.com · hollywoodpartnership.com · cdn.beta.metro.net. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

Room types

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Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
• Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) — room photo 1
• Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) — room photo 2
• Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) — room photo 3

Bed in Dorm (female dorm) (shared bathroom)

• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
• Bed in Dorm (female dorm) (shared bathroom) — room photo 1
• Bed in Dorm (female dorm) (shared bathroom) — room photo 2
• Bed in Dorm (female dorm) (shared bathroom) — room photo 3

Private Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
• Private Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Private Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Private Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed) — room photo 3

Location

Hollywood sightseeing at the door, with useful subway access for car-free travelers.

• The block: The entrance is on the south side of Hollywood Boulevard, upstairs from the Walk of Fame sidewalk. Hollywood/Highland station and the Ovation shopping complex are opposite; the Chinese and Dolby theatres anchor this sightseeing cluster. Cross at the signalized intersection rather than cutting across the boulevard.
• Getting around: Use Hollywood/Highland's B Line for Universal City and Downtown; Universal City is the next stop toward North Hollywood. For LAX, FlyAway to Union Station connects with the B Line. We'd use taxis or rideshares for late returns and dispersed destinations rather than treat this as a walk-everywhere Los Angeles base.
• After dark: The boulevard stays busy and noisy after sightseeing hours. That's convenient for going out, but street-facing dorms can inherit late music and traffic; two of the three displayed October Hostelworld reviews mention street noise.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · hostelworld.com · Trip.com · hollywoodpartnership.com · cdn.beta.metro.net.

Best areas in Los Angeles for travelers on a budget

• LAX & El Segundo: 7.5/10 for travelers on a budget. The strongest value score and lowest typical rates lead this ranking; check transport needs before choosing it for a longer holiday.
• Downtown LA: 7.4/10 for travelers on a budget. Strong value, below-city typical rates and rail connections make a practical alternative when sightseeing fills your days.
• Hollywood: 7.0/10 for travelers on a budget. Typical rates sit near the city median, but useful rail, nearby sights and strong hotels support a practical budget stay.
• Universal City: 5.9/10 for travelers on a budget. Slightly below-city typical rates and useful rail help, especially when staying close to Universal avoids repeated cross-city trips.
• Pasadena: 5.5/10 for travelers on a budget. Below-city typical rates and reasonable value suit northeast-focused visits; savings are less persuasive if most plans lie across LA.
• Long Beach: 5.5/10 for travelers on a budget.
• Venice & Marina del Rey: 5.3/10 for travelers on a budget.
• Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach: 4.7/10 for travelers on a budget.
• West Hollywood: 4.1/10 for travelers on a budget.
• Santa Monica: 4.0/10 for travelers on a budget.
• Beverly Hills: 3.1/10 for travelers on a budget. Where to stay in Los Angeles for travelers on a budget

Hotels around Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

• Loews Hollywood Hotel (Beside Ovation Hollywood). Loews Hollywood wins when: Choose Loews for roomy, full-service accommodation rather than hostel facilities. Keep Samesun Hollywood - Hostel when: Keep Samesun for a backpacker setting, communal kitchen and included breakfast rather than a full-service hotel stay.
• The Hollywood Roosevelt (Hollywood Boulevard near the Chinese Theatre). Hollywood Roosevelt wins when: Choose the Roosevelt for film-history character, restaurants, bars and the Tropicana pool. Keep Samesun Hollywood - Hostel when: Keep Samesun for self-catering and hostel common spaces when a pool-and-bar hotel is not the point of the trip.

Alternatives for the same trip

• Motel 6 Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX (LAX & El Segundo). Motel 6 LAX wins when: An airport-area stop with a private motel room and pet-friendly accommodation, rather than a Hollywood sightseeing base. Keep Samesun Hollywood - Hostel when: Samesun wins for car-free Hollywood sightseeing, included breakfast and a guest kitchen; the airport motel solves a different location problem.

What guests say

All four October Expedia reviews displayed score 8–10; two of three October Hostelworld reviews mention street noise. Cleanliness and location remain clear positives.

Good to know

• Check-in and checkout: Check-in from 15:00; checkout by 11:00. Reception is staffed 24 hours, but late check-in ends at 03:00.
• Parking: No hostel parking. Independent paid lots and garages serve the surrounding blocks.
• Towels: Towels are loaned free of charge, according to Samesun's official policy.
• Stairs: The hostel is upstairs and has no elevator.
• Dorm age: Dorm guests must be 18 or older and provide identification.
• Local guest restriction: Expedia lists guests residing within 100 km as ineligible to check in; Samesun's own rules also exclude local residents.
• Payment card: A credit or debit card in the checking-in guest's name is required. Prepaid cards are not accepted.
• Air-conditioning: Air-conditioning is room-category specific, not a property-wide guarantee.

Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · hostelworld.com · Trip.com · hollywoodpartnership.com · cdn.beta.metro.net · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

• Rooms: Mixed and female-only dorms plus private rooms. Air-conditioned categories are explicitly labeled; shared bathrooms remain part of the hostel experience.
• Cleanliness: A genuine strength overall: Expedia's cleanliness score is 8.4 and Hostelworld's is 8.8, although shared-bathroom complaints appear in the latter's review summary.
• Service: Helpful staff receive repeated praise on Expedia and Trip.com. Reception is staffed 24 hours, but the property's late-arrival policy limits check-in to 3am.
• Amenities: Included breakfast, guest kitchen, Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and a common lounge with a pool table. These are useful hostel facilities rather than hotel-style extras.
• Fees and surprises: No hostel parking; independent paid parking is nearby. The official help center says towels are loaned free. Dorm guests must be 18 or older.
• Charged by the hotel at the property: Towels/sheets: USD 2.00 per person, per stay

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