Podshare Dtla Arts District Hostel Adults Only

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2026

Jefferson

The staff was friendly and it easy to move in even for one day. It feels a little cramp for the bathroom and shower space. It feels nice to know that my belongings would be fine and untouched when I leave it at my pod. It might be because of the weather at the time but it felt quite humid and but sure if we can request a fan to cool down but besides all that, it wasn't too bad. The sink does have a lot of dirty dishes. I had a good experience for my first time at a hostel as a solo traveler.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

23 Mar 2026

Joshua

Everything about the look is great and the beds not being attached is great . Not having to worry about shaking beds is great. And the stairs to the top bunks are great . One bathroom was broken and it was an inconvenience most times .

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2026

François

Excellent location within walking distance from Union Station and several cool neighborhoods. My bed and pod were comfortable and check-in instructions were clear. Bring earplugs since the city emits constant noise, although not too bad at night. The bathroom situation is not ideal but otherwise a convenient spot. I'd definitely book it again!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

Alexander

Convenient and clean.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Carro Gonzalez

El mejor lugar que me he quedado y la gente super amable

Self

2/10

Poor

31 Jan 2026

John

I got robbed here. DTLA arts district is a theft operation. Run, run fast if you find yourself here and never look back.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jan 2026

Matthew

Overall, happy because there werent many people and the area was great. But the place needed improvements and to be more fully cleaned. If it was full then idk what it would be like, too much for sure but it wasnt.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

marcus

great beds and alot of room for a cheap price

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

11 Oct 2025

Susan

I didn't use the work spaces. Just got in and went to bed. My friend found a good Japanese restaurant nearby. My bunk was clean and comfortable. Very quiet while we were there.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2025

Adam

Great spot. Nice guests. Good location but not safe for walking sadly.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Verner

The place was a little hard to find, it was clean and nice the bed was perfect I went to sleep soon as I got there. You might want to bring a fan it’s I little hot in there I just couldn’t breathe at night but other then that I enjoyed my one night only that’s all I could take.

Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2025

Kaylie

My friend and I stayed here for two nights, loved it. You pretty much get what you pay for

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

13 Aug 2025

Ralph

Nice pods and concept behind, long quite time until 10 am, light and electrical sockets in the pods, enough storage space under the bed.

Dislike: mattress too soft, flatscreen in the pod not in function, very small toilets, two sinks in the hall which are in a poor (not hygienic) condition. Two doors and codes required, which changes from time to time. The dining rooms are not very clean, no air condition, more fresh air required in the rooms.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2025

Ivan

It's really close to the Union station and Little Tokyo, it's a cozy place to stay the night, during summer it gets a little hot inside but has big windows to cool the place enough

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2025

John

I was able to fall right to sleep.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2025

Coedoe

Friendly

2/10

Poor

11 May 2025

Josh

It's a over priced LA hostle. It's dirty and offer little to no amenities. If you've stayed at hostles then you know to bring certain things. But this place obviously doesn't clean or maintain their facilities so don't expect much

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2025

Stephanie

I was unsure if i would arrive just before or just after the cutoff for checking in & the staff was extremely accommodating & responsive to my updates/willing to work with me in the event i'd be in late. Check in was quick and easy, as was checking out! Absolutely loved the smaller space i was given and definitely would book with them again

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2025

Shirona

Inexpensive and closer to many things. I hope they clean the bathrooms and showers a little better.

2/10

Poor

30 Mar 2025

Albert

Unfortunately the sheets were not washed. They were discolored and the bed also had stains on them. There's mold in the showers and the shower head is broken. It smells like pee in the showers. No blanket.

Partner

4/10

Poor

18 Dec 2024

Paula

No privacy

No privacy curtain and told not to put one up. Dirty overall feeling. Dirty dishes left in tv room area along with clothes basket. I felt i was in a male dorm room. Being a woman I did not take a shower due to wooden door slutter slots spaced a part far enough a person can see looking into the shower.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2024

Ali

Great hostel

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2024

Ali

Cheap and a good stay

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2024

tom

Clean cheap friendly. Highly recommended for the back.packer

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

29 Sep 2024

Tosin

I checked in, but after the staff showed me my bunk I was highly irritated by the condition of the entire space. The pillows were very dirty with stains, and they didn't see to it that they were replaced for guest's health. I complained, but he seemed unbothered. The sinks were old and nasty.
I ended up leaving immediately after that. I couldn't sleep in such a place. Waste of money; hopefully I can get a refund.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2024

Clayton

Staff were lovely and super helpful, close to Union Station and little Tokyo.

6/10

Pleasant

07 Aug 2024

zulkifli

Cannot feel the ac at night. so hot

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

02 Aug 2024

Takisha

Don’t stay at this property very dirty not clean at all no toilet tissue bathroom showers is so nasty please nothing lie the pictures not worth your money

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2024

stephanie

Great place to sleep and very clean except for the sitting area it needs updated furniture ASAP

2/10

Poor

21 Jul 2024

Lady

Residents had Covid when we got there, and we were not warned in the event we are immunocompromised. (I am)

We were not offered a refund and the company asked me on why I would choose a shared space if I was “sensitive to being in groups of people who may be sick.”

Podshare told Expedia that their staff would not have let anyone check in if they had Covid, but when I “checked in” by sending a photo of my ID over text, I was given a code to let myself in, as the company claimed all their staff were on leave.

No one actually spoke to me in person until over six hours later and I am still unsure if they were staff or a long term resident, but Podshare did instruct them to check in, at which time said person revealed at least one person had Covid and that we should “watch out for ourselves.”

The listing states it is a single floor, which is partly why I booked it, but there are beds off the ground, and we were assigned one. (I use a rollator)

The showers have A LOT of mold growing in them, and are used so frequently that a white, thick substances formed on the floor of them that was not cleaned away during the duration of my four night stay.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

Good for a night

First impressions weren’t great as we didn’t receive an email on how to find the entrance despite informing them of our arrival time. When we did check in, lots of sirens went past so we weren’t hopeful. However the beds were comfy and big and the other guests were pretty quiet, quiet time was 10pm-10am but it was quiet the majority of the time. Bathrooms were very small but clean and the showers were lovely. Probably wouldn’t want to stay longer than a night due to lack of privacy and safe storage

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2024

Leslie

I was able to get early reservations and staff was friendly and people were respect

4/10

Poor

11 Jun 2024

Manas Ranjan

No privacy. Entrances are locked with pins and we had to wait outside for an hour till the front desk guy came in to help us out. The living area couch is dirty. No dedicated dining areas. It is 26min walk to downtown.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2024

Jane

The Downtown Los Angeles PodShare exactly fitted my needs. Within walking distance of Union Station, within my budget, quiet, friendly, safe, clean and comfortable.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Mar 2024

Jen

The people in the hostel were kind and kept to themselves. Majority of them were not in the hostel most of the time, making the area quiet. The place is also a 5 min walks away from little Tokyo and shopping spots. So if you’re a fan of Japanese food then this is the perfect spot. Bathrooms were really small and I questioned if they were clean but for the price i think it’s worth it. Bring your own blanket as well. I made the mistake of not bringing one. The blankets they provided reminded me of cheap curtains. They were thin, so I was freezing in the night. Other than that I recommend this place if you’re going to stay for a day. I’d definitely book a hotel if it were more than one.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

10 Mar 2024

Jake

Ten minute walk away from bus station which suited my needs as had to catch an early bus to the airport.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

02 Mar 2024

Ricky

The bathroom is too tiny. But the bed is big and comfortable. And the location is good. Cuz u can walking 6 mins to A little Tokyo. It’s just the price is high for Hostel but other things are barely ok. One night sleep is ok. 2 to 7 nights is too much : Not worthy.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2024

Paul

My boyfriend and I stayed here two nights while we were visiting LA. Overall, it was a good experience. The pod design is cozy and nice, the bed was very comfy. One of our favorite things was the quiet time from 10 pm to 10 am, which is actually enforced. Thanks to that rule, we were able to sleep well. The only big downside is that the shower stalls are gross and have mold growing in them, and that the outlets in the pods are totally worn out so anything you plug into them just slips right out.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2024

Nikita

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10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2024

Dave

Great place!

Business_and_leisure

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2023

Jeffrey

Lost my phone charger and had to work with staff to retrieve the code for the stay in the middle of the night. Fabulous response for what may have become a disaster.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

06 Sep 2023

Rezwan

Yo, if you want more people to come here, you got to clean up the entire place and replace the beds. I almost broke my ankle

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

01 Sep 2023

Emily

in theory, great idea. someone is definitely profiting a lot off of this. the execution: terrible. if everyone realized other people exist, it might be a great solution. but it is what I imagine sleeping in a jail to be like but no women, only men. I arrived late 12:30am, but I was not the last person, 2 people arrived much later and had their phone lights on to find their beds & were apologizing out loud. I luckily found my assigned bed and slept in my clothes to not disturb anyone around me but that’s impossible. the mattress had no support, lumpy, old, the sheets were not soft or new, the single pillow was very old. I hoped they were clean & bed bug free but it was too dark to see. A window was open & the train went by every 5-7min ruining any possibility of actual sleep. I dozed off twice to be woken up by falling objects from other bunks, snores (how anyone could sleep is amazing to me) footsteps loud & soft, someone taking a pill/water, someone decided to shower around 4am and then had a bowl of cereal with every spoon clink on the bowl being clear as day. at 8:30am I had enough & left but used the toilet that has a flimsy closet door, I’m glad I only had to pee or it would’ve been a symphony for the whole room. the bathroom area smelled bad but didn’t see the roaches all the other reviews list. I’m only giving it one star because it was a lil better than sleeping in my rental car on the street. like… what even is this place? I stay in hostels frequently.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

26 Jul 2023

Parvesh

Staff was cooperative but not enough to arrange a parking on property. Toilet was smelly. Worst part is had to cancel my two days of stay but no refund back from property.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2023

Paul

Had a problem with bugs in the kitchen area, but overall a nice stay.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2023

Sakshi

The staff is co-operative and helpful. We checked-in after the staff's operating hours but they ensured that we had a smooth check-in by being in touch with us before-hand.

4/10

Poor

14 Jun 2023

Andrei

Decided to try out PodShare not because I couldn't afford a real hotel but mainly because I was working a stone's throw away and I wanted to experience the social aspect of staying at a hostel.
All in all it was ok but a lot of things could be improved.
For starters I couldn't book it using my company card so I had to use my own.
The showers especially were small and rickety. In general, the hostel was clean but worn from lots of use. The window was kept open all night and I was kept in a semi-awake state by the LA Metro light rail vehicles going onto the First Street bridge with their signature loud buzzer honking at all hours.
All in all a neat experience but one which reminded me that it's worth it to get your own hotel room.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

30 May 2023

Audrey

I only stayed one night and was mostly only there when staff had gone home.

Pros:
-Bed was comfy and the pod space was very roomy
-Very close to Little Tokyo, about a 10minute walk
-Not far from downtown LA by car
-Kind and helpful staff
-Community kitchen (I did not get to use this but I thought it was a good feature)

Cons:
-The building is pretty run down
-You can really hear everything going on, the beds are not in rooms
-No privacy at all, not even a curtain to pull. This was unsettling as a woman
-Sheets had off putting odor

I think I was expecting to really just to need a bed and not much else. But I still felt disappointed. I think it would be nice if they could just hang a curtain to pull. Overall, if you’re really looking for a cheap option close to downtown LA, it’s going to be safer and more comfortable than some super shady hotels for similar prices. I wouldn’t have wanted to stay more than a night though

2/10

Poor

25 May 2023

Geraldo

Even though I knew it would be shared room, There is no rooms, is all together the restrooms are very tight. And the place smells

Business Self

2/10

Poor

22 Apr 2023

DAVIDSON

I cancelled my booking over a month ago, yet received no refund. I was unable to contact a person to do so. I found your website totally opaque. So the bottom line is that I paid for a service that was not delivered, and when I next come through LA, I will seek accommodations elsewhere.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 Feb 2023

Bernard

Kitchen a problem. Stove didn't work. No kettle. No spoons. Bed was fine but rather soft.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jan 2023

Verified traveler

Uncomfortable at first, but okay later.

Make sure to ask or bring a blanket at the beginning of your stay. The beds only have a sheet and a thin cover. The first night I was freezing. Luckily, they did provide blankets when asked, and I was warm enough on my last night. There was also a hole on the floor at the bottom of the steps, which was carelessly covered by a carpet, if stepped on unknowingly, it could have led to an injury. When I told a staff member about it, she spent the afternoon filling it with paper towels and some cardboard with tape. It wasn’t exactly sturdy, but I appreciated her effort, and that they removed the carpet, making it visible for guests to be aware of.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2022

Melanie W

Excellent

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2022

Marques

Second time here. I like regards to roommates, you still have lots freedom and privacy.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2022

Lucas

cool

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Nov 2022

Priscila

I like that the bus stop was just a block away and several places to dine nearby!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2022

Katrina

First time staying in a dorm-like atmosphere and enjoyed it. Bed was much comfortable than in hotels 2-3 times more expensive.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

22 Aug 2022

Verified traveler

Cleanliness is meh.

Paid for parking, only to come back and it’s taken. Cool concept, but needs work. DTLA location convenient location, but the bathroom (toilet and showers) have roaches. Came back around midnight and wanted to shower only to find multiple roaches crawling. Employee came and took pictures. That’s about all I know, checked out the next morning.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2022

Nicolas

Great place to stay!

It was a very nice stay! The only complaint I have is the a/c temp, they kept it a lil too chilly at night. However it’s a very small price to pay for such a nice place

Self

2/10

Poor

16 Apr 2022

Alma

Scary. Not like the ad represented.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2022

IEUFAKA

Great Place in DTLA

Communal type accomodations set in Central Los Angeles. If this is your vibe-I definately consider PodStay. What I view that makes this place above the rest are well organized, great customer service and friendly guest that seems to respect personal space if you seek it.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2021

Christopher

I wasn't sure if he was going like it, but it ended up being a great experience. If privacy isn't an issue,you should really give it a shot. The staff are friendly and so is everyone else. If you want that authentic experience,this is it! The locals can point you in the direction to great local restaurants,bars and clubs.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2021

Youceff

Pleasant communal stay in DTLA

I had a positive experience at Podshare DTLA. I checked in after quiet time started, but Ron who runs the place was kind and understanding. I was provided a towel to take a shower, and showered before bed. The showers are very nice, rainforest style showers. That was probably the best part. They also have a community kitchen, and I was provided free tea, and made myself a cinnamon almond butter half sandwich in the morning.

They have a large screen TV in the entertainment room, and I was able to catch the Roland Garros final after I made myself breakfast. I was also provided a free toothbrush and deodorant stick, which I did not expect.

The only major downside was that the bed sheets they provided were very either thin or small, and I woke up a few times in the night because I was too cold. The neighborhood is also in a pretty busy part of LA, so it’s hardly quiet at night. I definitely recommend having earplugs if you’re sensitive to sound.

Self

2/10

Poor

02 May 2021

Verified traveler

this place should not be on expedia is horrible is not clean like shown in expidia advertaisement its like a barracks prision there no doors on rooms no privacy no social distance nobody uses face masks everybody coughing and sneezing not even the managemet on charge lot of healty danger in that place.

Business_and_leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Apr 2021

Verified traveler

I thought it was unique and stylish, not really

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Amazing, Would recommend.

Staff was very helpful, beds were comfortable, had plenty of room for my items. The location was in downtown where there's a growing night life on the eastside. I found overnight parking in front of Podshare. Spacious sitting area for eating, chilling, and using laptop. Amazing. Cheers.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Unique community living. Only there for a night but would be neat to stay longer

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

This is a hostel, so don't expect it to be like a hotel. That said, DTLA Podshare is safe, clean, and well run. The price is exceptional for the area. I was able to explore the Arts District, Little Tokyo, and Downtown LA all on foot in a day. My poor even has a skyline view of the city.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

If you literally just want a place to sleep, and get ready this place should be fine. Just be aware, you’re sleeping with other people. There’s bound to be some noise here and there.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2019

Douglas

Jewel

Staff were awesome! Let me stow my gear till check in time, adjusted my reservation confirmation (it was for the next day!). Bed was very comfortable and drapes made it easy to sleep. Movie night. Right on the beach!

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Be aware of what you're getting yourself into. There was nothing inherently wrong with this PodShare, but my experience could have been better if I knew a few details ahead of time.

- If you arrive after 10pm, lights are out and there is no one to help you - there is no \"check in\". You'll receive an email with instructions on how to enter the premises and where to sleep. Because most of the other roommates were asleep already, I was hesitant to unzip my luggage in fear of causing too much noise, so I slept in the clothes that I traveled in.

- There is a large window at the far end of the building. It's not covered. It lets a lot of light in, and is near a stoplight, which changes frequently. Recommend an eye mask if you prefer to sleep somewhere dark.

- It is SO cold, and there are only thin sheets provided. Bring your own blanket or some warm jammies if you don't want to freeze during your stay.

- the bathroom area is very small, and even at 0600 as the first one awake, the shower was lukewarm (a generous description - I had goosebumps by the end).

- the pod itself was very comfortable, and despite all of the light, the noise was minimal.

- the location is easy to find and is in a great area. There's a lot to do in DTLA, and it's a short drive from a lot of other attractions.

Had I known those things in advance, I would have planned better ahead and likely would have really enjoyed my stay.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2019

Verified traveler

The location is very good and convenient!, you can walk to the downtown and there are good spot for food and fun rounding the property. Fair price for what you obtain.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

18 May 2019

MC

The host D was super friendly! This is a very convenient and economical lodging option in downtown LA. Although I didn't sleep well because the outside traffic noise, the temperature seems to vary over the night, and I felt itchy sleeping there (probably have bed bugs)!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2019

Gage

Definitely coming back!

Next time I’m in LA, I will absolutely come back to them! It was perfect!

Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

I enjoyed the peacefulness of the place. The people who worked there were very nice and helpful. The beds were so comfortable with that memory foam. And the community kitchen was very useful. There were some bumps though. The bathrooms are so small and cramped I got claustrophobic. There wasn't a solid door between the toilets and the rest of the bathroom, but rather a folding paneled door. One of the showers stopped working and the other got a clog. The staff fixed the clog after a while. Overall I enjoyed it, but for the same price I could have gotten a room to myself and a free parking space.

Leisure Partner