Wilshire Metro Hostel

717 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90005, Los Angeles, United States

1-star hotel

Guest rating: 3.6 / 5

Wilshire Metro Hostel is a 1-star budget hostel at 717 Crenshaw Blvd in Los Angeles, positioned for easy access to many of the city’s flagship museums and Hollywood attractions. On-site amenities center on practicality, with a shared kitchen, free Wi‑Fi, and an outdoor patio area for sitting outside. Guest feedback indicates the kitchen is generally well-equipped and that some rooms may include a refrigerator, supporting longer stays and self-catering. The property’s location places it within a few kilometers of Museum Row highlights such as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (3.6 km), La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (3.4 km), the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures (3.8 km), and the Petersen Automotive Museum (3.8 km). Hollywood landmarks including the Walk of Fame (4.7 km) and TCL Chinese Theatre (5.0 km) are also within a short drive. Downtown arts venues like The Broad (6.5 km) and Walt Disney Concert Hall (6.5 km) are reachable as well, while Universal Studios Hollywood is farther out at about 9.1 km.

Best for

Best suited to budget-minded guests who value a kitchen and reliable Wi‑Fi and are comfortable in a hostel environment that may skew toward longer-term residents. It also works well as a low-cost base for museum-focused trips, with LACMA, the Academy Museum, and the La Brea Tar Pits all within roughly 3–4 km.

Travel tips

Plan for museum and Hollywood sightseeing by grouping stops: LACMA, the Academy Museum, the Petersen, The Grove (3.7 km), and La Brea Tar Pits are close to one another, while the Walk of Fame (4.7 km) and TCL Chinese Theatre (5.0 km) are a separate cluster. If you’re sensitive to nighttime comfort, consider packing an extra layer, as guests note limited bedding and cooler nights. Because access logistics have been mentioned in reviews, confirm arrival/check-in details and entry instructions before you get to the property.

What guests say

Reviews commonly highlight friendly, helpful staff and an easy check-in/check-out experience, with positive mentions of efforts to resolve issues. Cleanliness is noted, and the kitchen is a recurring plus, described as well-equipped, with some guests reporting a refrigerator in the room; Wi‑Fi is also rated as good. Several comments point to a long-term-resident atmosphere rather than a typical traveler hostel, which can affect the social dynamic in shared spaces. Reported downsides include limited bedding/comfort for colder nights and shared-bathroom availability challenges due to extended use by other residents, along with occasional minor kitchen item gaps.

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