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Stay Open

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A room with a large window overlooking a beach with palm trees and a sailboat.
A spacious living room with large windows overlooking a beach at sunset, featuring a modern sofa, chairs, and a small table.
A room with bunk beds, a dining area with chairs, a large window with a view of palm trees, and a wall with abstract art.
A spacious dining area with a long wooden table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A beach with palm trees and a lifeguard tower.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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11 Brooks Ave, Venice, CA, 90291
  • Place, Venice Beach Boardwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Venice Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Monica Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Shared Dormitory

A compact room with a bunk bed, a ladder, and a potted plant.

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with a yellow bedspread and pillows, a white wardrobe, and a white bedside table.

Exclusive Shared Dormitory

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Venice

Stay Open is adjacent to popular attractions such as Venice Beach and Venice Beach Boardwalk. This 10-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, a computer station, and express check-in.
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What's nearby

  • Venice Beach Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Venice Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Abbot Kinney Boulevard - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Muscle Beach Venice Gym - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Monica Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • 26th Street/Bergamot Station - 7 min drive
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 23 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sidewalk Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fig Tree - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Venice Beach Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Groundwork Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Flo Coffee Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Stay Open

Stay Open features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. A multilingual staff is on hand to assist with luggage storage and access to locker space. Other amenities at this beach hostel include a meeting room, a computer station, and express check-in.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Change of towels is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, smart lock

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Checking in and out are easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Stay Open Venice
Stay Open Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Stay Open Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Venice

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to Stay Open?

This hostel is located in Venice, just steps from Venice Beach and Venice Beach Boardwalk. You'll also find Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Stay Open?

No, there isn't parking available at the hostel.

Does Stay Open feature a casino?

No, Stay Open doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Stay Open?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Does Stay Open have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Stay Open have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Stay Open doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Stay Open allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Stay Open.

Does Stay Open have connecting rooms available?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Stay Open?

The closest major airport to Stay Open is Los Angeles Intl. (LAX), which is 7.2 mi away (31 minutes by car). Another top airport is Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal), which is located 12.7 mi away (38-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Stay Open?

No, there aren't any rooms at Stay Open that offer a balcony.

Stay Open Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jairo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place and people 100% recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal experience staying here, definitely staying here the next time I come visit LA.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location for Venice Beach
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is friendly and helpful, the location is perfect and the place is nice clean and enjoyable. 100% recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying here. Different for sure. Nice people all around. Quiet. The property is well maintained and managed. Perfect for the solo traveler.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Francisco

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You have to remove your own sheets and pillow covers at the end of your stay and you can't check in after 11pm. Plenty of storage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kid Cypher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wish they had there own parking it’s expensive to pay to park
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jade ( Greg )

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
I was told I had to eat cold food. I won’t stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

My stars say it for me
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fin utsikt
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El ambiente, la hospitalidad, la belleza del edificio. La ubicación tiene vistas inmejorables
Increíbles vistas con un diseño de interiores excelente.
Esto es lo que ves cuando despiertas.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

YUKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても綺麗で静か、広々とした場所でした。目の前がビーチで、最高です。スタッフも気さくで親切、洗濯機やシャンプーなどのアメニティも完備。おすすめです。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Resa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

SYED

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ghaeis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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