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Reviews of PodShare Venice

522 Venice Boulevard, Venice Beach, Los Angeles, CA 90291, United States

#318 of 387 hotels in Los Angeles

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 266 hostel reviews

6.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.8

  • Comfort

    6.8

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    6.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I only stayed for one night but it's a nice location and good price vs quality.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    6.0
    This place will drive you buggy. Other than that it's a decent place to crash 😕
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Being itchy. Everything else wasn't bad. People seem nice.

    🤟❤️ & 🛏️🪲's

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    8.0
    Grassy yard.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Snorer.

    Door from bedroom into large yard. Ccomfortable bed.Vegetables in the evening.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    6.0
    Mixed bag. Pay or cancel online.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mixed bag. 3 moderate snorers. Woman across from me Going Great Guns. I picture her relatives laughing, sticking the hostel with her snoring. Coming from Papua New Guinea I was on airplanes for 3 days (all the arrival date). Hostel refused to refund $250. Partial refund was 75 cents. Plus I had to pay for 2 nights. Do everything online! Nothing you say or they say goes on record. Everything costs less online.

    Holiday weekend. There was no breakfast but staff surprised us with vegetables and bananas one night. Grassy yard, clean.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing I didn't like. Worth being aware that it is an inexpensive space in LA. But it felt safe and was a comfortable space with people who seemed into the idea.

    The location can't be beat, especially at the price. Easy check in and seemed like an intentional space and honestly something we need more of. I'll be back.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    8.0
    Easy, convenient, affordable.
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    For a hostel, it was great. I have no complaints.

    Close to everything.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    8.0
    It was adequate.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was absolutely no privacy. Even a sheet hanging from the top to the bottom bunk was not allowed. They warn the guests of this policy before we sign up, but I didn't read about it.

    The vibe was good. I liked the ping pong table. The location was excellent. The staff gave us good recommendations as to where we shoiuld go to eat.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was very poorly cared for

    The bed are confy!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    6.0
    Okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is only 3 showers/toilets for the entire hostel. Some of the people staying there are staying there long-term/living there and treat the place like their home. There is no curtains on beds, we were told we couldn’t hang towels up for privacy as they had issues before (whatever this means)… They have small lockers available for passports, laptops etc but nothing for luggage, noticed some items are now missing since our stay here.

    The location of the hostel is great! Within walking distance to the beach and about 100m from Abbot Kinney road where there is lots of cool coffee shops and bars. The outdoor area of the hostel is also really nice. The staff are really nice :)

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    6.0
    Almost nothing privacy
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Got stolen right away! My ingredients, coffee, alcohol, etc. were eaten and drunk without permission. The guests are the criminals.

    Compared to other hostels, there are pods and capsules, so there is plenty of personal space and comfort. There is nothing around except the beach.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    7.0
    Great atmosphere and location, it is still a hostel, so do not expect great comfort.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sleeping was hard because you are sharing with all the customers

    Location was perfect

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms and restrooms isn’t enough!!! Very small

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The concept of sharing a bed as a pod with partner is very nice.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    some of the people there, some of the people there I would maybe hesitate letting in, makes you a bit uncomfortable. of course this could differ for others.

    a cosy feel, you wrote your own name on the beds in crayon which was a nice addition. close to the Venice canals and Venice beach

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately the place is a mess. There is guest living there long term and they act like they are in their houses, the bed in front of mine was full of personal stuff like tv, garbage bags with clothes and paper bags, very weird. The locker area is so messy, there is clothes, bags and cleaning supplies everywhere. also, the bed sheets where old and with some wholes on it.

    is very well located, couples minutes walking from Venice boardwalk. There is a parking at the hostel and is free. The stuff is very nice and friendly.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2023

    8.0
    great value, easy stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the door near our pod didnt shut so it was freezing over night. also, very weird sheets/blanket situation so we had topile our clothes on us to stay warm!

    Great little set up, very easy to stay in, great community

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    During the night there was still someone making noises, especially because of old wooden squeaky floor.

    Very close to the beach and airport is in walkable distance aswell (if you have a backpack).

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2023

    7.0
    Perfect for a hiker!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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    not far for the city, helpful staff

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2023

    6.0
    Was okay for a night but wouldn't stay again just for the insect bite thing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Got bit by insect at night on my hand and above eyebrow. . Bathrooms are small and hard for women especially. Even by hostel standards. The fridge space is quite tight for all the residents combined.

    The staff is friendly. The somewhat open floor plan is cool. Bed was comfortable. And even though the car parking was quite full, could pull in my car for the night. The ambiance is cool. Especially the lawn out front and the inside decor.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2023

    8.0
    Shared oasis (but without maintenance)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This place needs a maintenance man, then it would be a great place to stay even but longer!

    Cool vibes. Sharing is caring is more than a motto in here. Nice garden is like an oasis in the city. Free parking Equipped kitchen

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2023

    8.0
    I had a great stay special thanks to Roy and Erica who made me feel at home :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    great location ,comfortable and clean !

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2023

    8.0
    over priced cute hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    too pricey for what it was

    the place was cozy and clean

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2023

    7.0
    Will definitely stay again next time we are in California. Very friendly and helpful staff within a few minutes walk to
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    pillows were clumpy and I would have liked a curtain for a little bit of privacy.

    Great location, fantastic staff, comfortable beds and friendly guests.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2023

    7.0
    Snorers' Kingdom.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Way too Difficult to find in rain and dark, even having stayed here once before. Google maps switched which Venice St, Way, Blvd, N and S did not label Washington, probably would be confusing to people who needed much bigger Washington Blvd. Alpha gets to sleep, snoring beyond what earplugs could block, showing off his nipples, almost under a pile of blankets. In the morning I requested and was given a blanket by Yazz and a bed away from the cacaphony.. Thank you!. Another Alpha just bought a building he always wanted, was here to oversee some repairs that had started, but mostly I wished I had been able to sleep.

    Location is good once you find it. Walked to bank and United States of Espresso. No bfast. Water with lemons, a basket of small apples.

    Stayed in March 2023

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