Samesun Venice Beach

25 Windward Ave, Venice, CA 90291, Los Angeles, United States

1-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.1 / 5

Overview

Samesun Venice Beach is a laid-back, 1-star hostel in Venice, Los Angeles, known for its brightly painted exterior murals and beach-centric setting. It has a public rating of 4.1/5 based on 1,100 reviews, and is positioned for travelers who want to be steps from the energy of the boardwalk.

Location

The hostel sits at 25 Windward Ave, just off the Venice Beach Boardwalk, about 555 m away. It’s also close to the Venice Canal Historic District (about 685 m), and roughly 3.3 km from Santa Monica Pier and Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier.

Rooms

Accommodations include spartan dorms and private rooms, with either en suite or shared bathrooms. Rooms include free WiFi as well as provided linens and pillows, aligning with a straightforward hostel stay.

Food & Drink

On-site offerings include free all-day coffee and tea, plus breakfast that guests commonly mention for items like fruit, juice, waffles, bagels, and cereal. There’s also a lively bar and lounge for socializing.

Common Spaces & Services

Guests have access to a communal kitchen and a library. The property also provides 24-hour security; however, reviews note that the common area can feel small and limited for sitting down to eat.

Best for

Best for budget-minded solo travelers and groups who want a classic hostel experience right by Venice Beach and the boardwalk. It particularly suits guests who value a social atmosphere (bar/lounge) and practical basics like free WiFi, a communal kitchen, and all-day coffee and tea. Travelers expecting spacious common areas or more hotel-style privacy may find it less ideal.

Travel tips

If you’re planning to spend most of your time around Venice Beach, the Venice Boardwalk (about 555 m) and Venice Canal Historic District (about 685 m) are easy nearby anchors for walking. For a Santa Monica day, Santa Monica Pier and Pacific Park are about 3.3 km away, making it a straightforward trip compared with farther LA sights like Universal Studios Hollywood (~20.0 km). Expect a hostel setup (shared rooms and bathrooms possible), and plan your meals around the communal-kitchen setup and limited common seating mentioned by guests.

What guests say

Guests frequently highlight the standout location near the Venice Beach area and the convenience of nearby bars and food spots. Clean rooms and bathrooms and friendly staff come up as recurring positives, along with value for money for a hostel stay. Breakfast is commonly mentioned as a welcome perk. On the downside, some guests note that common spaces can be small, with limited room to sit and eat, and that rooms can feel tight—expect the usual tradeoffs of shared hostel accommodations.

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