Orange Drive Hostel

1764 N Orange Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90028, Los Angeles, United States

2-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.4 / 5

Overview

Orange Drive Hostel is a 2-star hostel set in a restored 1920s manor house in Hollywood. It’s known for a cozy, old-Hollywood atmosphere with period character in some rooms, and it holds a strong public rating of 4.4/5 from 582 reviews.

Rooms & Character

Accommodations include homey dorms with bunk beds and adjacent shared bathrooms, plus private rooms with either en suite or shared facilities. Some rooms feature antique furnishings, French doors, and/or oriental rugs, leaning into the historic house feel. Guests frequently mention clean rooms and bathrooms and comfortable beds.

Breakfast & Self-Service Options

The hostel offers a complimentary hot breakfast, with guests specifically noting a self-serve spread such as waffles, pancakes, and toast. There’s also all-day hot beverage service, which is a practical perk for early starts and late returns. A communal kitchen is available for preparing your own meals.

On-site Amenities

Practical inclusions mentioned include free in-room Wi‑Fi, lockers, laundry detergent, and a movie lounge with a flat-screen TV. Outdoor space includes a patio with a grill. Note that towel fees may apply.

Location & Nearby Highlights

The property is exceptionally positioned for Hollywood sightseeing: the TCL Chinese Theatre is about 175 m away, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame is about 1.1 km away. It’s also roughly 3.9 km from Universal Studios Hollywood and about 984 m from the Hollywood Bowl. A subway stop is about a 6-minute walk, supporting easy access to attractions farther out such as Walt Disney Concert Hall (~10.0 km), The Broad (~10.0 km), and The Getty (~12.5 km).

Best for

Best for budget-minded travelers who want to stay in the heart of Hollywood, within a short walk of the TCL Chinese Theatre and close to the Walk of Fame and Hollywood Bowl. It also suits travelers who enjoy a social hostel setup with a communal kitchen, movie lounge, lockers, and included hot breakfast. Guests who value friendly, attentive front-desk service and a clean, comfortable base tend to be especially satisfied.

Travel tips

Plan on walking to major Hollywood landmarks—TCL Chinese Theatre is very close, and the Walk of Fame is around 1.1 km away. Use the nearby subway stop (about a 6-minute walk) for getting to places like Downtown LA attractions (e.g., The Broad and Walt Disney Concert Hall) without driving. Pack a towel or confirm towel fees in advance, since towel charges may apply.

What guests say

Guests consistently highlight the standout Hollywood location, especially the easy walk to major sights like the TCL Chinese Theatre area. Cleanliness is a recurring theme, with multiple mentions of tidy rooms and bathrooms and comfortable beds. Staff service—particularly the front desk—is frequently described as warm, attentive, and helpful. The included self-serve hot breakfast and useful hostel amenities (e.g., kitchen and shared facilities) are also commonly appreciated. A minor logistical point noted is that towel fees may apply, so some guests plan ahead for that.

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