The Rumi Hostel

2.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Terrace/patio
Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only (D)
Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area
Front of property
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
820 S Oxford Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90005
  • Wiltern Theatre
    7 min walk
  • Paramount Studios
    5 min drive
  • Los Angeles Convention Center
    5 min drive
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    38 min drive

Room options

Premium Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only (Room A)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Premium Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only (G2)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (K Mixed)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Los Angeles

With a stay at The Rumi Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Los Angeles, within a 5-minute drive of Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. .This hostel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Hollywood Boulevard and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from University of Southern California.

What's nearby

  • Wiltern Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Los Angeles Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Crypto.com Arena - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • L.A. Live - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • University of Southern California - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilshire - Western Station - 8 min walk
  • Glendale Transportation Center - 11 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Borit Gogae - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪BCD Tofu House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Damo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Slurpin Ramen Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pollo A La Brasa - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Rumi Hostel

Adults-only Los Angeles hostel in Koreatown with free breakfast
The Rumi Hostel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and toilets with an electronic bidet. This Los Angeles hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, hair dryers, and toilets with an electronic bidet.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of The Rumi Hostel. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include microwave in a common area, refrigerator in a common area, and lockers.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Languages

English, Farsi, Polish, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-service breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM

Conveniences

  • Corner/local shop
  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Communal living room
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Electronic bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 15 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 10:00 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 20 per person, per stay
  • Towels fee: USD 2 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: USD 15 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Property is located within an airport and access is restricted to airport travelers only; flight boarding pass with passport must be presented upon check-in (visa may be required)
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

The Rumi Hostel Los Angeles
The Rumi Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Rumi Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Los Angeles

The Rumi Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 245 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 245 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 245 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 245 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 245 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kiana

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hostile want traveling folks from other countries
One thing that hotels.com does not tell you is that with a hostel they want you to be traveling and they want you to present your airplane ticket or bus ticket. I needed but cheap room in LA for one night so I went ahead and went in and I showed them my bus ticket. But my ID was from California. She said I'll let you pass tonight but you can't stay more than one night. So that is not listed in hotels.com.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

greg

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth Poku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cristobal

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Reyhaneh

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay at the hostel—friendly staff, clean rooms, and a vibrant atmosphere. However, my last day was spoiled by an unfortunate incident. When I went to check out, someone took my mug and tea maker from my room within minutes. Disappointingly, the hostel staff didn't take responsibility. Aside from this, it was a good experience
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A place to stay if desperate
It’s a hostel, so you can’t expect much, but even with that it failed expectations. The $20 deposit you will probably never get back. Toilet paper goes in the trash cans not in the toilet so good luck with that smell. Looks like there’s no professional work done on the property in who knows how many years. The “complimentary breakfast” is really just peanut butter and jelly you make yourself hoping no one double dipped. The bathrooms have no towels and there aren’t enough bathrooms for how many guests are staying there. The lockers are put in between a wall so you have to have a very small lock to fit and only a small bag or two that will fit in the locker. The beds are uncomfortable and small. I’m not one to have bad allergies but I got hives from the bedding. If you don’t have much stuff, and just want a place to sleep and looking for the cheapest place available then this is the place for you. Otherwise I would look elsewhere. To me it was not worth the cheap rate.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location and stay, 10 minute walk from the D line. Staff went above and beyond to correct a mistake I made by selecting the wrong dorm and were able to get me a room regardless. Room was clean, beds were clean and the place was secure. Very much so recommend staying here 10/10.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Maulik

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good🤗
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

simarpal

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was smelling very musty and we had to shorten our stay because it felt unsafe I was gagging in the room.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jhoan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the style. And I totally support their originality. I came from SF for a concert in LA and I didn’t want to mind a lot of fees in a regular hotel. And this place sufficed the purpose. You’ll find a lot of travelers and backpackers. Chill people - haven’t met anybody disrespectful. However, you need to understand people have different cultures. That being said, everyone was nice specially Irene (or I guess that was her name?) the nice blond lady from the evening shift. Thanks Rumi Hostel! I enjoyed my short but nice trip in LA!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful property with safe vibes
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and clean property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

SARAH

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maquita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really loved my stay at the Rumi Hostel. I met nice people and felt safe during my entire stay. The bed hurt my back, I believe it may not have been firm enough. Other than that, it really was a beautiful stay. I’d like to come back some day soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Humble
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shandrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The experience was great.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Lisbeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024