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HI Monterey - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Aerial view
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
778 Hawthorne Street, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Cannery Row
    5 min walk
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    6 min walk
  • San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater
    14 min walk
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    14 min drive

Room options

Standard Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 Person Private Room -- One Double Bed and One Set of Bunk Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

16-Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

8-bed women's dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

4 Person Private Room--Two sets of bunks (twins mattresses)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

7-Bed Men's Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

5 Person Private Room -- One Double Bed, One Single Bed, One Set of Bunk Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Beds

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About this property

HI Monterey - Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Monterey Bay Aquarium
A computer station, a library and a garden are available at this hostel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, barbecues, a picnic area and a TV in a common area are on-site. Bathrooms are shared.
HI Monterey - Hostel offers 6 accommodations with air conditioning. Beds feature Tempur-Pedic mattresses. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at HI Monterey - Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Monterey Bay Aquarium. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a computer, a lift and a terrace
  • 6 minutes by foot from Monterey Bay Aquarium and a 4-minute drive from Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at HI Monterey - Hostel. Free self parking is available.
Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily.

Languages

Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Club card: USD 4 per person, per night.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Guests who do not present a Hostelling International membership card will be charged a club card fee of USD 4 per person, per night at check-in, payable to the hostel.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Guests 17 years of age and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Guests 8 years of age and under cannot be accommodated in shared dormitories.
The maximum length of stay at this property is 6 days per 30 day period.

Property is also known as

HI Monterey Hostel
Hostel HI Monterey
HI Monterey
HI Monterey - Hostel Monterey
HI Monterey - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
HI Monterey - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Monterey

HI Monterey - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathrooms and showers were very clean so was the room I slept in When I arrived I was told I needed to buy a daily membership to the hostel which was not on the website or not very clear enough and I was told if I want to lock up my valuables I needed to supply my own lock ( of course they did offer to sell me one ) that was never stated on the website so I had to carry around my valuables with me wherever I went
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good hotel
Good hotel near Monterey.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cons and pros of hostels. Clean but limiting.
Additional fee for not being a member. Strict prohibition of water or food in rooms. Shared refrigerator. Squeeky metal bed frames. Some mattresses dip in the middle, uncomfortable. Shared bathrooms, so have to walk out room at night to use. Good breakfast. Clean up your own linens. Staff attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Find!
for a US Hostel it was a great find!!! Very thoughtful and well designed. Welcoming and a diverse group of people. Safe, Clean and enviromentally thoughtful! Great Place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

It was a good stay! Def enjoyed it. Good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can not beat the breakfast. Staff is very friendly .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

brian

Good but not for me
Not my type of travel stay. Eventhough I got the Suite, the service was not what I expected. Rules for the hostel with eating only in dining room, clean up dishes and utensils after uses, and no food in the bedroom are new to me. They also have Quite Time reserved from 11pm to 6am but the openings of the front doors and kids running can be heard loudly in my room. The front desk check-in was friendly. My kids like the bunkbeds but the other beds are Ok. Overall the stay was OK since It was a hostel experience that I never had besides Hotel Overall Services.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

The hostel has a wonderful atmosphere and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, warm, clean, comfortable
Extremely helpful and attentive service, clean, quiet,, comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Very nice- clean, comfortable, friendly staff. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

richard

Nice facility. Great location. My only criticism is the baths. There are few and depressing. But clean!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome Stay at HI Monterey
An awesome place, very clean and nicely managed. They provide a nice breakfast! This is an amazing place that helped me to make new friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Meredith, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, clean facilities, and a wonderful location. Would definitely recommend staying here. They even made pancakes for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, very clean and really helpfull staff! No doubt I would stay here again :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

KZ, New York.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
friendly staff n close to beach n aquarium.
Hot pancakes n toast butter, milk n cereal n organic tea my family enjoyed it. Bathroom n shower were also very clean. Will definitely recommend others.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place close to Cannery Row
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paige, Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hostel first timer
This was my first time staying in a hostel. It was great. I will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My first hostel stay.
Comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a really great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great staff, great experience.

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful!
I always love HI properties and this one was no different! Awesome staff, great location, delicious complimentary breakfast. I’ll be back.

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hostel
For a hostel stay, the atmosphere and facilities were good. Didn't get chance to sample breakfast as it didn't start early enough for us to get to our whale watching trip. (Cocos restaurant a short walk away open from 6am so not a problem). Short walk to cannery row. Comfortable large lounge (we were invited to join in a showing of star wars complete with popcorn when we arrived) Shame the ladies toilets were so far from our quiet private room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018