Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal) - 29 min drive
Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) - 30 min drive
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 36 min drive
Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 38 min drive
Glendale Transportation Center - 11 min drive
Los Angeles Cal State Station - 13 min drive
Downtown Burbank Station - 15 min drive
Wilshire - Western Station - 8 min walk
Wilshire - Normandie Station - 14 min walk
Wilshire - Vermont Station - 25 min walk
Restaurants
Borit Gogae - 4 min walk
BCD Tofu House - 4 min walk
Damo - 3 min walk
Slurpin Ramen Bar - 3 min walk
Pollo A La Brasa - 3 min walk
About this property
The Rumi Hostel
When you stay at The Rumi Hostel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. Free perks include WiFi and self-serve breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Also, Hollywood Boulevard and University of Southern California are within a short drive. Public transportation is just a short walk: Wilshire - Western Station is 8 minutes and Wilshire - Normandie Station is 14 minutes.
Languages
English, Farsi, Polish, Russian
At a glance
Hotel size
13 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 18
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
No alcohol allowed onsite
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free self-serve breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Communal living room
Lockers available
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Electronic bidet
Soap
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Freezer
Microwave
Shared kitchen access
Toaster
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
Spices
More
Daily housekeeping
Cleaning supplies
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 20 per person, per stay
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Towels fee: USD 2 per person, per stay
Optional extras
Late check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 15
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 20 (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 5 percent
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is located within an airport and access is restricted to airport travelers only. Flight boarding pass with passport must be presented upon check-in (visa may be required).
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
The Rumi Hostel Los Angeles
The Rumi Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Rumi Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Los Angeles
Frequently asked questions
Does The Rumi Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Rumi Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Rumi Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Rumi Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Rumi Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Rumi Hostel?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 20 (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at The Rumi Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Hollywood Park Casino (15-min drive) and Commerce Casino (15-min drive) are both nearby.
What's the area around The Rumi Hostel like?
The Rumi Hostel is in Koreatown, a short 8-minute walk from Wilshire - Western Station and 7 minutes' walk from Wiltern Theatre.
The Rumi Hostel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
January 20, 2025
Gillian
Gillian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 14, 2024
Nice jobs with the rooms
I really enjoyed it. I stayed here before 5 years ago and they redid the rooms. Feels wayyy better now. Cleaner and more satisfying. Ill be staying here again soon.
Tomaz
Tomaz, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 6, 2024
Felt like a family! The rooms were always cleaned and the service was excellent
Asia
Asia, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
October 30, 2024
As far as hostels go, it is very clean, safe, quiet, friendly staff, very affordable. Has a kitchen & light breakfast. Within a few blocks of the subway at Wilshire/Western. As well as several bus routes. 2 blocks from a Ralph's grocery store. Plenty of Asian restaurants & a McDonalds within walking distance. Within walking distance of a transit bus to Santa Monica Pier. One block from a transit bus up to Hollywod Blvd & Western. Hostel is conveniently located for getting to many places. It also has a gate locked at night with a code used to get back in.
Only negative. Would be nice if it had laundry facilities like some other hostels I've stayed at do
Heather
Heather, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
October 28, 2024
In an area full of locals, no oven in the home, & a few items went missing.
Sara
Sara, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 22, 2024
tony
tony, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 22, 2024
Close to metro and staff was friendly
Rodrigo
Rodrigo, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
October 13, 2024
V
V, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 11, 2024
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 9, 2024
James
James, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 8, 2024
Felt safe and welcome. Friendly staff. Lovely outside seating area and balcony. Room girls only private bunk with curtain and light and phone charger wifi. Very convenient for subway connection . Bathroom nice shower not very warm.
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
October 7, 2024
The staff is the most unhelpful, rude, and dishonest group of people I’ve ever met. The people staying there are worse. You’re not allowed to flush toilet paper so the bathrooms are disgusting. They charge for every little things including dirty dishes and towels. They don’t follow the rules they’ve set in place but demand guest follow them strictly. I was woken up by the most rude staff in the middle of the night to take a banana I mistakenly brought into the room. Someone stole it and every additional one I purchased. Upon arrival the same rude staff member told me due to a glitch they would be putting me I a male/mixed dorm although my reservation specifically said “Female”. I was made to stay in the same room as her and moved the next night, only to have a man put in the new room 3 days later. I was told this man only presented as such but “her” passport says she is a woman. I know what a man looks like and after receiving a text about a possible “trespasser” the man was moved and another woman had taken their bed. I returned to the hostel to checkout earlier due the unsafe conditions and lies/mistreatment from staff only to find that the manager would not be refunding me for the days I didn’t stay there.
Save your money and find somewhere else to stay at all costs. The worst place I have ever been to.
Sharieka
Sharieka, 9-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
October 5, 2024
do not stay here
worst place i ever payed for to stay
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
October 3, 2024
Not the best place
Chloe
Chloe, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
September 29, 2024
mike
mike, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 29, 2024
Mehmet
Mehmet, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 28, 2024
Really quite and close to some good food spots
Rodrigo
Rodrigo, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 23, 2024
Great place to stay for a quick trip if you’re on a budget.
Felice
Felice, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 3, 2024
Shaless
Shaless, 1-night trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review
8/10 Very Good
August 28, 2024
Teresita Victorina
Teresita Victorina, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 27, 2024
It’s an easy and quiet place to stay, sleep, take a shower and more. Close to transportation and many businesses.
Roger
Roger, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 23, 2024
Kiana
Kiana, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
August 20, 2024
Hostile want traveling folks from other countries
One thing that hotels.com does not tell you is that with a hostel they want you to be traveling and they want you to present your airplane ticket or bus ticket. I needed but cheap room in LA for one night so I went ahead and went in and I showed them my bus ticket. But my ID was from California. She said I'll let you pass tonight but you can't stay more than one night. So that is not listed in hotels.com.