Banana Bungalow West Hollywood Hotel & Hostel

Budget friendly hostel. Excellent location. Atmosphere is nostalgic and cozy. The rooms have been lightly remodeled, and housekeeping keeps everything super clean. Noise levels were fine, it's a hostel, and a little noise is to be expected. They have free ear plugs at reception if needed. Customer service is fantastic! Love the staff! The tiki theme outdoor lounge areas are so perfect and cute! So excited to return!

Traveling solo always gives me a little flutter of nerves, but this place completely melted that away. The vibe here is pure good energy—no matter your age 😄—and the whole place is honestly adorable. The common area is super warm and welcoming, always hosting little social moments, and powered by an endless supply of coffee and tea available 24/7. They also organize daily adventures around LA, which makes it unbelievably easy to meet people or pick up priceless tips on where to find the city’s best hidden lunch spots.||The location couldn’t be better either: Beverly Hills is practically a neighbor, The Grove is right down the road, and Melrose is close enough for an easy wander. A+ convenience.||Whenever I needed anything—extra blankets, or just reassurance that yes, buying a second desser

Positive: The price to stay was very good! and the location was good also! The guests are mostly international and national travelers. Negative: The bunkbeds I did not like. If someone stayed above you and moved around a lot, the bed below shook around also. This shaking would wake you up. It seems like there is a better way to have bunk beds. Perhaps to have them attached to the walls instead.

Very clean. However the smell of cleaning products is too strong. The ‘tiki’ theme is very problematic with all of the stereotypical fake native ‘decor’ in the courtyard. I won’t be choosing BB next time I’m in town if that’s not fixed. Staff were nice. Upon arrival I was given no information about things to do in the area. They have a bulletin board with the hostels events. I’m sure I could have asked. But the last time I stayed in a BB 10 years ago, there was an incredible amount of pamphlets and info sheets. For example, the schedule for “The Pickup” shuttle should be posted. The amenities were good and I was blessed with quiet and respectful dorm mates.

This is the best and most flexible hostel in LA. It's in the one of the best, if not the best spot. It's super relaxed and well formed. With a chance of smoking a joint outside and having a party with free drinks here (or at the other location) just finishes it off!