The Banana Bungalow West Hollywood Hostel is one of the most popular international destinations and is located in a great part of Los Angeles. 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.

We provide the budget international adventurer with safe and clean hostel accommodations plus a friendly and socially interactive atmosphere, giving travelers exactly what they are looking for at a youth hostel, fun. Right in the middle of West Hollywood and Los Angeles, you will have everything you need to enjoy your whole "LA Experience".

LOCATION

We are right in the hotspot of the Melrose Strip in West Hollywood with a view of the Hollywood hills from our courtyard. You will be walking distance from all the action of West Hollywood and centrally located in Los Angeles, the hostel is close to the bus stops to get around the "City of the Angels". We are a Cool Retro Hotel that has been remodeled into a colorful and funky designed youth hostel, and right down the street is LA's best shopping and food....

From the BANANA BUNGALOW WEST HOLLYWOOD HOSTEL you can walk to:

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0- The Melrose Strip has World famous shopping, buy the latest fashions and trends or just see them along with the beautiful people of LA.

1- The Sunset Strip is where you can see the stars out partying in some of the most famous nightclubs in the world.

2- The Beverly Center features the Hard Rock Café, movies and mall.

3- CBS Television Studios offers free live TV shows and tour and is where many hit TV shows have been filmed over the years.

4- Farmer’s Market has been redeveloped featuring shops, theaters, restaurants and things to do for any budget. Including a giant Theater complex and beautiful streetscape.

5- Comedy Clubs including the Improv, Groundlings, Comedy Store and Laugh Factory comedy clubs offer great stand up comedy, you never know what famous comedy star will pop in and make you laugh.

6- Los Angeles Museums have elaborate exhibits at the La Brea Tar Pits and Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

7- Beverly Hills is probably the place you'll see the most stars shopping and out in the town. See and be seen.

The Melrose area is a very special part of Los Angeles. It is located on the West side of Hollywood and borders Beverly Hills, you can walk to many of the great experiences that Hollywood has to offer plus you will be centrally located to access all the sights and sounds of LA. Melrose itself is a fantastic place to shop, eat, beautiful people watch and check out the latest worldwide trends in clothing, music, fashion and food, easily, safely and all on a traveler's budget.

FACILITIES

The Banana Bungalow West Hollywood Hostel offers a lot for the international backpacker. The two main spots for hostels in Los Angeles are Hollywood and Venice Beach. The Banana West Hollywood has important amenities that other hostels just don’t have. Wireless is free throughout the building and there are computers that offer fast internet access if you don’t have a lap top. There is free breakfast, a tiki area, billiards, foosball, coin laundry, free parking and also a lounge and courtyard for gatherings and socializing.

AMENITIES

ROOMS

Private Rooms have a queen size bed, or a queen bed plus two twin beds, a color TV with satellite, small refrigerator, microwave, air conditioning and a private bathroom with bathtub and shower.

Small Private Rooms have a queen size bed, a color TV with satellite, small refrigerator, microwave, air conditioning and a private bathroom with bathtub and shower.

Dorm Rooms have six or eight people per room, lockers and a private bathroom with bathtub and shower.

ACTIVITIES

We have many in house activities that are offered for very cheap or even free, they are coordinated with our other hostels in Hollywood so you will always have something to do. Often with lots of free food, DJ's and cool people to meet. We also offer the following activities:

• Free Barbeques - Free food and great music with guest DJ's, live music and alot of new friends.
• Free Dinner Parties - Free food and lots of fun with a cool crowd of people.
• Free Pub Crawl - We will escort you to some of the coolest clubs and bars right down the street in the hottest party zone of Hollywood.
• Billiards Tournaments - Compete with other people for the chance to be crowned the billiards champion.
• Ping Pong Tournaments - Play for fun or compete with other people from around the world, it is free!
• Poker Night - Join in and play, bring your poker face.
• Open Microphone Night - Bring your best performance and be in the spotlight on stage, poetry, live musical performances, acting, comedy and more.
• Free Breakfast Everyday - Sit in the Tiki garden and enjoy cereals, oatmeal, toast, coffee and tea for free.
• Free Soccer Matches - Represent your country on the soccer field.
• Free Foosball - Play as much as you want, foosball with one on one or a fun game of doubles with new friends from around the world.
• Free Access to Clubs and Events - All dressed up and everywhere to go, hit clubs and events all over Hollywood.
• Free Events at Other Hostels - Make new friends and go to events and activities at our other Hostels located in Hollywood.
• Free Movie Night - Watch hit movies on the big screen TV with surround sound.

TOURS

You can go on tours and shuttles around Los Angeles that include a fantastic tour of LA that will take you in an air conditioned van to many of the interesting and famous sights of Hollywood and beyond including Venice Beach and movie star homes. Here is a sample of the tours and events available to you:

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