Monterey Hostel

778 Hawthorne Street, Monterey, CA, United States View Map

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Comfortable Accommodations Monterey Hostel in Monterey offers family rooms with private bathrooms, parquet floors, and free WiFi. Each room includes a hairdryer and outdoor furniture. Exceptional Facilities Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor dining area. The hostel features a lounge, shared kitchen, and picnic area. Additional amenities include a tea and coffee maker, microwave, and dining table. Prime Location Located less than 0.6 mi from Aeneas Beach and 1640 feet from Monterey Bay Aquarium, the hostel is near attractions such as Cannery Row and Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History. Monterey Regional Airport is 4.3 mi away. Activities and Surroundings Guests can engage in fishing, cycling, hiking, boating, and scuba diving. The area offers scenic views and diverse activities for all visitors.

80 Reviews

9.0Exceptional
Cleanliness
9.5
Staff
9.6
Location
9.7

What Guests Say

  • “We liked the many amenities, chance to interact with fellow guests in common areas, comfortable room and beds, and convenient location,…”
  • “Comfortable, clean and nice staff”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Beachfront
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Business Center
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Single Bed in Dormitory Room1/4

Single Bed in Dormitory Room

205 sqft • 1 Bunk

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible toilet
  • Bath or Shower
  • Board games/puzzles
Family Room with Bathroom1/4

Family Room with Bathroom

205 sqft • 1 Bunk, 1 Queen

  • Bath or Shower
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Cleaning products

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    What Guests Loved

    9
    Exceptional

    Based on 80 reviews

    Location

    9.7

    Cleanliness

    9.5

    Staff

    9.6

    Overall Quality

    9.1

    Pros +

    • We liked the many amenities, chance to interact with fellow guests in common areas, comfortable room and beds, and convenient location, with beautiful plants inside and out.
    • Comfortable, clean and nice staff
    • Friendly and informed staff, clean and vibrant space, respectful guests, and encouraging energy. This hostel has that magical combo of providing privacy while fostering positive communal spaces.

    Cons -

    • Confortable and clean
    • Zero complaints.
    • Not much
    Business Traveler (3)Solo Traveler (44)Traveling as Couple (1)Family with Young Children (3)Group Traveler (11)Total (59)
    10Verified guestPosted on: 3-4-2025

    We liked the many amenities, chance to interact with fellow guests in common areas, comfortable room and beds, and convenient location, with beautiful plants inside and out.

    10OrianaPosted on: 1-18-2026

    Comfortable, clean and nice staff

    Confortable and clean

    10JacobPosted on: 1-2-2026

    Friendly and informed staff, clean and vibrant space, respectful guests, and encouraging energy. This hostel has that magical combo of providing privacy while fostering positive communal spaces.

    Zero complaints.

    9JoannePosted on: 10-26-2025

    Clean, friendly, energy conservation

    Not much

    10ShirleyPosted on: 10-7-2025

    The location, very clean and modern, the people there were very respectful, it had a large kitchen, a large outdoor seating area, and parking.

    Nothing, it was great!

    10CynthiaPosted on: 7-25-2025

    The location it was clean. The staff was friendly and there were activities planned. The price was fantastic. Everything was perfect.

    There was absolutely nothing. I did not like about the property.

    10NanPosted on: 2-6-2025

    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.

    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!

    10NanPosted on: 2-6-2025

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

    7WeronikaPosted on: 11-14-2024

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

    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.

    9CamillePosted on: 10-27-2024

    -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

    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.

    7KatonoriPosted on: 10-14-2024

    - 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

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

    10MariaPosted on: 10-3-2024

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

    10PascalPosted on: 9-12-2024

    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.

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

    10ROBERTPosted on: 9-11-2024

    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!

    10MireiaPosted on: 9-6-2024

    The kitchen is very equipped. Facilities really modern and clean. The staff was great!

    80$ per night is extremely expensive for a share room in a hostel. Recommend add lockers in the rooms.

    10DenisePosted on: 8-13-2024

    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.

    9ZoePosted on: 8-10-2024

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

    Shower was a bit too hot and we couldnt adjust temp

    10KhazaeiPosted on: 8-3-2024

    It was big and clean! With free parking!

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

    10MarisaPosted on: 7-25-2024

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

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

    10JuliePosted on: 7-23-2024

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

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Beachfront

    Food & Drinks

    • Kitchen/Kitchenette
    • Shared kitchen

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Accessible toilet
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    Business facilities

    • Business Center

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
    • Visual aids Braille/Tactile signs

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 4:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren are not allowed.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    Location

    Monterey Hostel

    778 Hawthorne Street, Monterey, CA

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