Editing Los Angeles (section)

=== Hostels & Hotels ===

'''Web Travel Agencies'''
Unlike small compact cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles is a large sprawling metropolitan area that blends into surrounding cities and counties.
Even by car, it can take two hours to get from one end to the other. When selecting a hostel, check that it's in the area you want to explore.

[http://www.lahostels.org/ http://www.lahostels.org/] They have hostels in three areas of Los Angeles, Santa Monica, South Bay and Fullerton (Orange County). 
There also have a "Travel Store" with classes for new travelers, Eurorail and Amtrak passes, and shuttles around the southwest.<br />

[http://www.hostels.com/los-angeles/usa http://www.hostels.com/los-angeles/usa ]<br />

[http://www.hostelbookers.com/hostels/usa/los-angeles/ http://www.hostelbookers.com/hostels/usa/los-angeles/]<br />

[http://www.usahostels.com/hollywood/ http://www.usahostels.com/hollywood/]<br />

Many hostels listed with an agency may also have their own website. You may wish to check the individual website to see if the price is any better, one advantage is that direct booking will save the fee charged by the agency websites and may also make cancellation or other issues easier to handle.

'''Individual Hostels'''

[http://www.hilosangeles.org/ Hosteling International Santa Monica]
Good location in Santa Monica and close to Venice Beach. Lots of shops, pubs and is next to the beach. Third Street Promenade is also close.

[http://www.laadventurerhotel.com The LA Adventurer]
Not in a prime location but have clean and spacious rooms. Living room, small kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Dorm options available as well. Free 24-hour shuttle from airport, free wireless. Access to pool and restaurant, including free continental breakfast and afternoon tea. Free champagne and appetizers from 5-6 pm.

[http://www.orangedrivehostel.com/index.htm Orange Manor Hollywood]
Quiet, great location for Hollywood sightseeing and close to Metro.

[http://www.orbithotel.com/ Orbit Hotel/Hostel]
Rooms are not impressive but are typically dorms. Free parking. The staff is friendly and helpful. The location is quite nice, especially for people who travel alone or are more concerned with general [[safety]]. Good walk to various destinations. Located at Melrose and Fairfax. 

[http://www.surfcityhostel.ws/ Surf City Hostel]
Prime location but noisy and busy neighborhood espeically during weekends. Artsy atmosphere and sits above a local bar/club. Right next to the beach and the Hermosa Beach Pier. Live music, DJs in the surrounding area. 

[http://www.venicebeachcotel.com/ Venice Beach Hotel]
The location is close to the beach and Venice boardwalk.

[http://www.vibemotel.com/ Vibe Hotel]
Situated on Hollywood and Vine, close to Hollywood attractions. Very modern and clean. 

'''Emergency/Last Minute Couch Requests'''

CS has two groups, try: https://www.couchsurfing.com/groups/los-angeles-emergency-surf-requests OR https://www.couchsurfing.com/groups/cs-los-angeles-last-minute-emergency-couch-search

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