BackPackers Paradise Hostel, Los Angeles

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51 Reviews

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BackPackers Paradise Hostel Reviews

Backpackers Paradise offers accommodation that is an extremely good value and is located extremely close to LAX airport. While this is very convenient if you are arriving / departing by plane, it can also mean that the hostel should perhaps consider renaming itself 'Plane-spotters Paradise'. The noise from huge aircraft coming and going 24 hours a day, 7 days a week can result in difficulty sleeping - you should consider bringing some earplugs if you are planning to stay here.

Aircraft noise aside, the hostel has quite a 'party' atmosphere. As well as the free coffee and muffin breakfast, there is daily dinner (quite basic but not bad), champagne and cake, all free. Facilities are quite good - internet access, vending machines, swimming pool, laundry (although the housekeeping department uses the same one so you'll be queueing forever), bar and restaurant. There is a daily free shuttle to and from the local shopping mall, Venice Beach and Fishermans' Village. This is a great asset as it is quite difficult to get out and about from the hostel. There is a bus-stop outside, from which you can get to downtown/ Santa Monica although it can take a long, long time and involve several changes of bus. The area in which the hostel is located is not the best and it's probably a good idea not to venture out at night, especially if you're female and/or alone.

The dorms aren't bad although they are quite large and the only bathroom available is the ensuite. This proved a problem for a 20-bed dorm with only one shower and toilet, located in the same room. If you want a place to stay that is good value, close to the airport (free shuttle service to and from) and can tolerate a reasonable amount of noise, then this is a good place to stay.

Response from the accommodation: I appreciate the mostly positive review for our hostel on your website, but I would like a chance to respond. 1. "The noise from huge aircraft coming and going 24 hours a day, 7 days a week can result in difficulty sleeping" - Aircraft noise is minimal after midnight when very few planes land at LAX - there are no planes landing from 2:00am until 5:00am. 2. "There is a bus-stop outside, from which you can get to downtown/ Santa Monica although it can take a long, long time and involve several changes of bus" - Backpacker's Paradise is a very good choice for the traveler who wants to explore LA. Within a block are stops for buses that go directly to Downtown, Hollywood, LAX, and High Speed Metro Rail Green Line station - two blocks away - which connects to downtown, Redondo Beach, Long Beach, Hollywood, and Universal Studios. 3. "The dorms aren't bad although they are quite large and the only bathroom available is the ensuite" - There are other choices for the hosteler including a six bed dorm and a four bed dorm all for $15.00 plus tax, and our most popular offering, a private two bedroom suite with shared bath, wet bar, cable TV, and refrigerator for $19.50 per room, single occupancy. 4. "The area in which the hostel is located is not the best and it's probably a good idea not to venture out at night, especially if you're female and/or alone" - We have secure gated entries, 24 hour front desk, and security video cameras. As far as going outside as a lone female, that's not really advisable in any city.

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Description

Open to backpacker's under thirty years of age including US Citizens, Backpacker's Paradise has a friendly international tropical resort atmosphere with lush gardens a large heated pool, two restaurants including a full service restaurant and lounge, and a poolside pub and cafe - fresh sheets, towels, and maid service daily. Two open air game rooms with video, high speed internet, and pool tables.

Free continental breakfast with a fresh baked blueberry muffin is served daily in the main restaurant. Free afternoon tea and coffee with fresh baked cookies and fresh popped popcorn all day. $.99 gourmet ice cream and hot dogs all day.

The American Bar and Grill features $.99 name brand draft beer, margueritas, and red and white wine from noon until closing, as well as a free champagne and hot food happy hour at 6:00PM and free "party" cake at 7:00PM. Four course dinners are $6.99 daily.

Free daily shuttle to and from world famous Venice Beach, Marina Del Rey, the world's largest yacht harbor, and Fox Hills Shopping Mall.

Buses for discounted tours depart daily from our lobby for Disneyland, Universal Studios, Knotts Berry Farm, Sea World, Six Flags Magic Mountain, San Diego Zoo, Queen Mary, J. Paul Getty Center, LA by Night, Grand Tour of Los Angeles, Los Angeles City Tour & Movie Stars Homes.

The famous Adventurer "Live aboard" bus departs the lobby on exciting close-up and personal excursions to Mexico, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and other fantastic locations.

Want to pick your own destinations? Rent a new compact car with free unlimited miles for $24.99 a day.

Location and Contact

Location

• Located in Los Angeles 10 Minutes from LAX Airport with free 24/7 shuttle service and free courtesy phone in all baggage terminals. Electric gated entry with 24 hour lobby access and on-site security.
• Have great times here or stop over on your way to fabulous Southern California summer and winter fun. Enjoy some of the world's best surfing, sailboarding, kite boarding, snowboarding, backpacking, mountain biking, and skiing with special seasonal sports packages.
• Free taxi service(Checker Cab)from Downtown Los Angeles Amtrak and Greyhound Stations and from Hollywood Greyhound Station.
• One block from Great Western Forum and Hollywood Park Race Track and Casino. Easy access to major metro bus routes and Green Line hi-speed metro rail with fast connection to Downtown, Hollywood, Universal Studios, Long Beach, and Staples Center.

Facilities and Amenities

Older travelers (+50)

Solo Traveller

Airport Pickup

Bedsheets

Breakfast

Parking

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

City Tours

Lockers in Lobby

Luggage Storage

Towels

24 Hour Security

ATM

Air Conditioning

BBQ Grill

Bar

Bike Tours

Cable TV

Concierge/Info Desk

Credit Card Payments

Cultural Tour/Class

Food/Restaurant

Hair Dryers

Hot Showers

Laundry

Movie Library/Rental

Pool Table

Swimming Pool

Themed Dinner Nights

Wheelchair Accessible

Checkout: 12:00 (12 Noon)

Curfew: No Curfew

Lockout: No

Minimum Stay: 1 night

Open Dates: All Year

Reception Hours: 24 Hours

Size: Very Large (100+ beds)

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