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Banana Bungalow Hollywood

5920 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (Central L.A)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3 of 5 stars
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London, United Kingdom
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30 reviews 30 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

We were greated with a very warn welcome from Jim on reception, got some information about what was happening at the hostel in the next few days and where everything was. We were stying in a 6 bedded mixed dorm with a kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen had a the pots and pans you need, a massive fridge and freezer,... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Myself and 4 friends stayed in Banana Bungalow for 2 nights. We were all very impressed and enjoyed our stay here. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming, and the free breakfast in the morning, as well as free pizza one night for dinner, was great. Really good location - literally 2 mins away from the stars. Great facilities... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Banana Bungalow was ideal for our short stay over in L.A. Located very close to the start of the 'Walk of Fame' it allowed for easy access to town and the local attractions. Clean rooms, great spread for breakfast and friendly helpful staff! Recommend to any young travelers looking for location and a clean nights stay!

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Milan, Italy
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7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

When we arrived at Banana Bungalow I was sure it was not going to be a good experience. We were supposed to get a "private" room in the sense that we were in a shared room but all of us in the same room. Upon entering the room we saw that there 2 people who were not supposed to be... More

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Singapore
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

Location of this hostel was decent, about 5-7 minutes walk from nearest Metro station, Hollywood/Vine. Rooms were not too great, but for the price, I think it is decent. Being a hostel, I got to meet various people from their travels and each of us had our own unique stories. Toilets were rather clean; hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, towels provided... More

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Orlando, FL
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

The place looks like trash; when arriving the parking spaces were difficult to get into and the only way OUT of the hostel is through the mechanical gate. One of their rules is that you have to leave your car keys at the front desk if you're going to park in front of someone. That was unacceptable for us. When... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

When booking a stay in Hollywood one associates it with glitz and glamor, boy we were so wrong, the streets had an unsafe feel to them and you constantly felt uneasy just walking down to the shops or anywhere. The hostel its self was fairly average, the staff were less then enthusiastic about there jobs, or anything for that matter.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

I think this is the best hostel I have stayed in. Perfect location and best prices if you are travelling through America on a tight budget. It has basic rooms with a kitchen and a shared bathroom. We met a friend at this hostel who continued to travel with us for the rest of the holiday! Of a morning the... More

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Pakistan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

I booked a private standard room for 3 people about a month before new year. We landed on 31 Dec and were greeted by a very friendly staff member. The room was very clean and decor was better than standard rooms elsewhere. They had a new year night party at their other location in West Hollywood and provided transportation for... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

I booked an 8 bed dorm, and ended up in a 14 bed dorm, which was very dark and cold. When checking in the lady was not friendly or welcoming. The location was good for looking around Hollywood, and I also got to look in another dorm, which was much nicer than mine, and had the correct amount of beds.... More

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Additional Information about Banana Bungalow Hollywood

Address: 5920 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Region: United States > California > Los Angeles > Central L.A , Hollywood
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #16 of 43 Speciality lodging in Los Angeles
Price range (per night): $30 - $73
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hostel is a very popular international destination with a great location. It's an "oasis for backpackers" with all the amenities, activities and events that travelers truly want from a youth hostel. This includes a friendly staff to help you, a fun international crowd to hang out with, cool rooms, lots of hip common space, a great vibe and atmosphere, plus daily events and activities that supply lots of fun for very cheap or even free. ... more   less 
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