This well-run hostel is only steps from the Third Street Promenade and the beach. Room rates range from $35 to $50 per night, and there are several common rooms in which to mingle with other guests. Most guests sleep in bunks, but a few private rooms are also available. There are in-room lockers for luggage, and guests may cook in the large self-service kitchen with quality stainless steel appliances. The management also facilitates trips, games and movie nights in the outdoor lounge area, which has a large projector screen. Interestingly, the game room is an historical landmark that was once Santa Monica City Hall and later a saloon. Reservations online are encouraged as this hostel fills up fast.