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Stay Open

2.0 star property
Fun on the beach, near Santa Monica Pier

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Rooftop terrace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

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

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Exclusive Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Exclusive Shared Dormitory

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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 - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Venice Beach Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Muscle Beach Venice - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Monica Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Santa Monica Pier - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • 17th Street/SMC Station - 7 min drive
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 24 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Abalona Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Sidewalk Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Figtree's Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Por Favor - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Stay Open

Fun on the beach, near Santa Monica Pier
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 access to locker space and luggage storage. 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

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.

Will I be able to park at Stay Open?

No, this hostel doesn't offer parking.

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.

Are there hot tubs at Stay Open?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Stay Open?

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 (23 minutes by car). Another top airport is Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal), which is located 12.6 mi away (26-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Stay Open?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Stay Open.

Stay Open Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Francisco

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Resa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

SYED

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Henri

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

10/10 Excellent

ghaeis

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