The Rumi Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only Los Angeles hostel in Koreatown with free breakfast

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Terrace/patio
Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only (D) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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

Room options

Premium Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hair dryer
5 bathrooms
Toilet with electronic bidet
Microwave
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only (Room A)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hair dryer
5 bathrooms
Toilet with electronic bidet
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hair dryer
5 bathrooms
Toilet with electronic bidet
Microwave
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Premium Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Microwave
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only (G2)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hair dryer
5 bathrooms
Toilet with electronic bidet
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hair dryer
5 bathrooms
Toilet with electronic bidet
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (K Mixed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
820 S Oxford Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90005

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

Hostel near Los Angeles Convention Center
The Rumi Hostel provides amenities like free self-serve breakfast and a grocery/convenience store. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Rumi Hostel feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Toilets with electronic bidets, tubs or showers, and hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

Languages

English, Farsi, Polish, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

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

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Electronic bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • 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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rumi Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Rumi Hostel?

The Rumi Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Rumi Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM– 11:00 PM for a fee of USD 15.

What time is check-out at The Rumi Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is The Rumi Hostel located?

Located in Koreatown, this hostel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Wiltern Theatre and within 3 mi (5 km) of Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. L.A. Live is 3 mi (4.8 km) away. Wilshire - Western Station is 8 minutes by foot and Wilshire - Normandie Station is 14 minutes.

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

Asia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Felt like a family! The rooms were always cleaned and the service was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As far as hostels go, it is very clean, safe, quiet, friendly staff, very affordable. Has a kitchen & light breakfast. Within a few blocks of the subway at Wilshire/Western. As well as several bus routes. 2 blocks from a Ralph's grocery store. Plenty of Asian restaurants & a McDonalds within walking distance. Within walking distance of a transit bus to Santa Monica Pier. One block from a transit bus up to Hollywod Blvd & Western. Hostel is conveniently located for getting to many places. It also has a gate locked at night with a code used to get back in. Only negative. Would be nice if it had laundry facilities like some other hostels I've stayed at do
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Sara

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In an area full of locals, no oven in the home, & a few items went missing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

tony

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to metro and staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

V

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt safe and welcome. Friendly staff. Lovely outside seating area and balcony. Room girls only private bunk with curtain and light and phone charger wifi. Very convenient for subway connection . Bathroom nice shower not very warm.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sharieka

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is the most unhelpful, rude, and dishonest group of people I’ve ever met. The people staying there are worse. You’re not allowed to flush toilet paper so the bathrooms are disgusting. They charge for every little things including dirty dishes and towels. They don’t follow the rules they’ve set in place but demand guest follow them strictly. I was woken up by the most rude staff in the middle of the night to take a banana I mistakenly brought into the room. Someone stole it and every additional one I purchased. Upon arrival the same rude staff member told me due to a glitch they would be putting me I a male/mixed dorm although my reservation specifically said “Female”. I was made to stay in the same room as her and moved the next night, only to have a man put in the new room 3 days later. I was told this man only presented as such but “her” passport says she is a woman. I know what a man looks like and after receiving a text about a possible “trespasser” the man was moved and another woman had taken their bed. I returned to the hostel to checkout earlier due the unsafe conditions and lies/mistreatment from staff only to find that the manager would not be refunding me for the days I didn’t stay there. Save your money and find somewhere else to stay at all costs. The worst place I have ever been to.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Chloe

Not the best place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really quite and close to some good food spots
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Felice

Great place to stay for a quick trip if you’re on a budget.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an easy and quiet place to stay, sleep, take a shower and more. Close to transportation and many businesses.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

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

2/10 Terrible

simarpal

Traveled 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