| guests ages 18 to 35 are welcome. other amenities include elegant sitting areas, an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. warm mixed and single-sex dorms sleep from 2 to 8 people and feature wood floors and bunk beds. . private rooms are also available, some with ornate decor. parking is free, as is breakfast served in the cozy dining room. set in an elegant mansion that once belonged to a former radio star, this polished hostel with old-world decor is an 11-minute walk from the nearest metro station, 5 miles from the los angeles county museum of art and 7 miles from the hollywood walk of fame. all come with free wi-fi and shared bathrooms
Los Angeles International Airport 26 min
Griffith Observatory (27 min)
This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Universal Studios Hollywood (20 min)
Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (17 min)
Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Santa Monica Pier (20 min)
Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. Hollywood Sign (27 min)
Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. TCL Chinese Theatre (22 min)
This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. Dolby Theatre (22 min)
Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. The Getty (19 min)
Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Hollywood & Highland (20 min)
Landmark district boasts The Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, designer shops, nightlife & restaurants. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (17 min)
This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. The Original Farmers Market (18 min)
Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. Griffith Park (19 min)
Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) (6 min)
From T. rex skeletons to an insect zoo, popular attraction holds more than 35-million artifacts. Hollywood Bowl (20 min)
Concertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater. Walt Disney Concert Hall (11 min)
Frank Gehry-designed music hall with striking steel architecture & pristine acoustics. | 
