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Reviews of The California - Hollywood

1807 North Van Ness Avenue Hollywood, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028, United States of America

#116 of 383 hotels in Los Angeles

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 293 hostel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Garden and the bed are fabulous!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathrooms were not kept clean enough and the plumbing is bad. They put up signs telling us not to put toilet paper in the toilet and instead put it in the trash can. I've only encountered this crazy requirement in third world countries that I've traveled to which have poor infrastructure. It's crazy to see this in the USA. Fix your plumbing.

    Location was perfect and check-in was very easy

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    9.0
    Great stay! Calm, neat and greatly located.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would be best to have private bathrooms but it wasn’t really an issue.

    Very clean and organized, peaceful surroundings and great location, too. Very near to the Metro system and Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There were no curtain on one of the windows in my room. Perfect for the rest of aspects.

    Room, kitchen, lavatory are clean and well equipped Well located, near to Hollywood and Griffith Observatory Owners are friendly and helpful Nice quality-price

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    9.0
    Great experience. Kind hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 24 nights

    Weak wifi since there are so many people using it at the same time. I had to pay $60 for mobile data during my 24-day stay to enable myself to work. If you are not looking to work remotely during your visit, everything else will be fine. Also, the place is close to a military base and helicopters fly almost all the time, otherwise it's quiet.

    Cleanliness and maintenance were amazing. Proximity to cool restaurants and stores was awesome. The hosts are kind and responsive to your needs. I like that they enforce quiet hours which is why I had respectful hostelmates during my stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    9.0
    Nice place and friendly staff
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lack of filtered water to drink.

    The staff was super friendly and helpful. The beds were comfy and there was a vast selection of good quality restrooms. It also has a safe locker room with cameras.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2024

    8.0
    Good place, good people
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No sofa to rest.

    Tenants very respectful of others.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2024

    9.0
    Hermosa!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Staff is friendly and available. The place is very clean. Location is awesome. The theme nights -what a way to reunite people!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s about 10-15 mins’ walk from the metro station, and there’s no lift. As I didn’t bring big suitcase, it’s totally fine. Most time, especially during the daytime, it’s very quiet in the house. Even though it is said mixed room, I think the owner tried to put same gender guests in one room. The kitchen is also good.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2024

    8.0
    I would definitely stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Everything was great

    I am very thankful for the California there rates & comfortable atmosphere.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Roomates

    Staff House Facilities

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The people staying here are pretty cool, and the staff is very sweet and friendly. I only stayed a couple of nights but I will definitely return.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2023

    9.0
    I had a nice stay. Slept well and met nice people including those who worked there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was good only a few blocks (10 minutes) from the metro. Also walking distance to hollywood.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2023

    8.0
    Very cosy house next to the most significant tourist attactions
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    not super important but I think the host could install some little shelves close/above the beds e.g. for a phone, bottle of water, some cosmetics, a watch :)

    very good location close to the most important tourist attractions and metro station, big kitchen with a large fridge - very comfortable for cooking, very nice shared areas, it was not typical hostel with a lot of people - it was very cosy

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2023

    7.0
    Budget stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Had to sleep with 5 other guests in the same room. Host made sure that we're mindful towards each other so we can't make so much noise or talk a lot on the bedroom. There was no dispenser for clean drinking water.

    Affordable. Host is very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2023

    8.0
    Good escape from hustle and bustle of Hollywood
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Floors are a bit squeaky

    Hostel has a quiet time policy, so it is relatively peaceful at night. It is really a house, so it feels homely for a hostel. Staff is friendly

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2023

    9.0
    Nice place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -

    Kitchen

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2023

    9.0
    Great stay and would stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The rooms were a little warm throughout the evening even with AC, fans, and windows open. As with any hostels, bathrooms can always be cleaner, but nothing unexpected!

    The owner is very nice and responsive via booking.com! We were able to check in early, and leave our suitcases for storage on the day that we checked out. Never had any issues with bathroom usage. Location is walkable to a number of LA spots. Great for the value!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could use a sofa/couch or somewhere more comfortable to sit

    Very chill and quiet place in a great location . Will definitely stay here again if I’m back in LA

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Comfortable beds and good value for money.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 21, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It doesn't look like a common hostel, more like a house shared by too many people. It needs some upgrades.

    Good staff, nice kitchen, and common areas.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    if you arrive late night expect to be bothering everyone because of the squeaky floor. To go to our room we had to pass through another room. You need to pay a small amount of money if you arrive after 11 pm.

    The position is amazing. you can cook and eat there. it's clean

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bathrooms were a bit dirty.

    Location is great - the hotel is situated on a quite street, but in the meantime it is not far away from the main attractions. Also, there are roses on the front yard where you can chill in the morning.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2023

    9.0
    Place is worth the money
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lady is understanding and caring

    Stayed in May 2023

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