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Reviews of Monterey Hostel

778 Hawthorne Street, Monterey, CA 93940, United States

#4 of 64 hotels in Monterey

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 38 hostel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: December 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I felt if the hostel has more social events, shy creatures like me can actually talk to some people

    The location was perfect, can't ask for anything better

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 26, 2024

    9.0
    new hostel with good location, clean, but needs lockers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No curtains to give privacy to the beds. I knew they arent there as seen on the picture but I think that would be a good idea. There are no lockers. you basically put your luggage under your bed. Given we all have our passports and maybe computers or cameras and we share our rooms with strangers I think it would be necessary to have lockers. Price is quite high for a shared bedroom. No small lights per beds.

    -very clean rooms and bathrooms -size of the room was fine -huge parking lot -good location -huge kitchen with all kitchenware. you can basically bake a cake there or make any meal you wish -nice staff -quiet place -easy check in and check out -has an "all in one" shampoo-conditioner-body soap in the shower and a hairdryer

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2024

    10
    My stay at the hostal was nice!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    A super nice hostel, in excellent condition, clean, well-equipped kitchen and very friendly service. I loved this hostel.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    AC did not seem to work, luckyli it was not too hot that night.

    Very modern and creative vibe. Nice staff and good equipped kitchen. The room was spaceous and clean. Location near Cannary Road was absolutely spot on.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful property, great location, and staff was great! My only request would be that maybe the beds, the bunkbeds, have some sort of pouch that you could put water and your phone in, especially if you’re on the upper bunk - there’s no place to put anything. But everything was great!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2024

    10
    Comfortable and spacious hostel near the best of Monterey
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is a beautiful, extremely clean, and well-decorated place with a wide and comfortable collective kitchen. The staff is exceptionally friendly and attentive. This is my second time here, and I feel at home! And what is best? It is within walking distance of Monterey’s attractions and cool spots.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower was a bit too hot and we couldnt adjust temp

    Great location, cheerful quirky decor. Helpful staff. Fabulous kitchen area with spice rack and free bits and bobs

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2024

    10
    I enjoyed being there!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My room was in the basement and I preferred to not be!

    It was big and clean! With free parking!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2024

    10
    it was a very easygoing and painless time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    no secure luggage storage (like a private room with a lock) , front desk hours could start earlier

    I really enjoyed the location and the overall look of everything. I appreciated that it was cute.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2024

    10
    Perfecto!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Ryan was the greatest host, cook, maintenance man, curator, travel guide and cook!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2024

    10
    Looking forward to a return stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Great kitchen-and common area Nice clean towels sheets and hot showers- The staff and operations are excellent- warm and welcoming place

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2024

    10
    I enjoyed my stay. I like hostels for community-
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Need a sign for shower operation that there is no adjusting temperature; you push only 1 time for on- Do not push again for off- as the water flow in on a go timer for each push of control-and the more you push the longer the timer keeps hoping for more water- And with all the sign to conserve WATER it makes a person / moi feel bad about that way too long of a lovel hot shower!

    Quiet safe casual community. The dorm rooms have 1 full bathroom within - no running down the hall and an extra sink also! The courtyard and great free parking lot.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2024

    9.0
    Great location for walking explorers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Location, cleanliness and staff.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    8.0
    Good but you guys can do better
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No coffee milk or bread

    Room was clea and quiet but the bumper beds were not comfortable and not enough shampoo .

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I didn't have breakfast. it was hassle free and friendly..

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    8.0
    Nice hostel with a great common area relatively close to the coast :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some of the rooms are half-basement, still get light but not as much which is one of the most important things for me. The rooms felt a bit cold, but it was good with the extra blanket. For the lounge, I assumed it was ok to sit there at night (after 10pm) and work quietly, but I felt a bit uncomfortable having received info that the lounge is closed after 10pm, that’s not feasible since there is nowhere else to be to sit and work in the area either, I partially rented a hostel just for the common space, so the restrictions on its use were most disappointing.

    The lounge area is great, the kitchen is very clean and well-organized

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2024

    7.0
    Good hostel with a few spots for improvement
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I was hoping there would be more social activities, but there was nothing on the agenda the day I arrived and the next day. I had an issue getting back to the hostel past 10pm as my code (provided by booking.com) wouldn't work on the main door and I couldn't call or text US phone numbers as I was using an e-sim. I'd suggest testing your code ahead with the stuff or providing a whatsapp/other way to contact the staff after hours. Otherwise, everything else was fine.

    The hostel is very clean, modern and comfortable, had all the amenities you'd need. Helpful staff.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - guests in the same dormitory room were all male except me... I'm not sure whether it was a coincidence or not

    - I really wanted to go to Monterey Bay Aquarium, so the location was wonderful. In addition, a supermarket was near to the hostel as well. It was super convenient for me. - friendly staff - cleanliness in the bathroom was acceptable

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2025

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