The Rumi Hostel

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Monet

Staff

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Miichi

I love how cold the room was :)

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Sarah

Great price, good location, clean rooms & bathrooms with gorgeous outdoor spaces. Jonas at the front desk is literally the light of the hostel.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Tony Hon-Fai

Some of the bed lights were missing, the fan in the room was loud

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2026

Ronald

Yes.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

Ronald

Yes, the staff was courteous

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2025

Andrey

Good hostel for travelers. It really feels like a place for people who are traveling, not locals just hanging around. I stayed in another hostel in LA before, but it was full of locals, so I left the next day with no refund.

I found this place after and it was much better. Good price for what you get. Breakfast is included, bathrooms are clean, and body wash is provided.

I wish they had a hairdryer ^^

Business

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2025

I AM

it was amazing. they don’t let people from LA stay or anyone without a proof of travel. and it makes such a good difference from other hostels in LA. i met travelers from New Zealand and Australia during my stay in room E. Staff is also was very friendly ✨🙏

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2025

Nima

The staff was exceptional and attentive to all my needs. Being from Hawaii, they showed Aloha all the way until me departure. I'm an actor and was in your for my film festival feature and the restful sleep was great!

Business

8/10

Excellent

01 Dec 2025

Wildson

Overall, my stay was good.
The check-in was smooth, the staff were super kind, attentive.

Suggestion: have daily cleaning in the rooms, pay attention to the rules inside the rooms especially about food and keep the door closed.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2025

Nima

Wonderful staff. Amazing check in!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2025

Nima

The room was in Building D and was amazingly quiet. Very clean. I'm staying in Los Angeles from Hawaii for acting and highly recommend the Rumi. The staff are the best part of the experience as they are very hospitable.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

David

Great 👍!

2/10

Poor

07 Nov 2025

Robert

The whole problem is basically my fault.But I'm pretty new at this being being a booking stuff.So when I booked a place I didn't realize that it was for female only.So i'm having trouble getting a refund back

6/10

Pleasant

04 Nov 2025

Claudia

The staff is not always available and the restrictions are a bit nonsense, but if what you need is just a bed and a restroom, the place is great!

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2025

Sung

Clean, convenient, friendly environment

6/10

Pleasant

28 Oct 2025

Esther

Okay, not good not bad

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2025

Tracy

It was clean , great atmosphere

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

Daracia

I love the place nice and quite, clean and peaceful

Business Self

2/10

Poor

05 Oct 2025

Rosalie

They did refund in cash

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2025

Shekinah

I stayed for two days. I was initially very baffled because I didn't receive any prior instructions via email or text about specific details when it came to check in. No one from the staff opened the gate when I rang the doorbell. I had to get a guest to open it for me. There was no signs outside of the house to indicate where the lobby or check in desk was and I thought the door had a passcode the whole time, so I was waiting for an email or a response for my messages sent via Expedia chat but got nothing. The check-in process was very lengthy and not very organized. besides the check in process, everything else was great. The beds were sturdy and not squeaky, mattress was comfortable, the common spaces were not bad and they had a canopy for shade which I appreciated. The balcony and the fact that there was a washroom within the room for the womens only rooms I also liked. Also the washrooms downstairs were private and individual which is a plus. The lockers are extremely small, there was also no signs indicating the luggage went in the other room for the womens only rooms but there was enough space for the amount of people staying in the room anyway. Suggestion: please indicate a lights out policy or quiet hours so people know when to be considerate.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

08 Sep 2025

Michael

$60 vallet parking!!! Rediculos

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2025

Enkhtungalag

very clean

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2025

logan

Staff was very helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2025

logan

Nice and close to shops

2/10

Poor

27 Aug 2025

Jazzman

Just go somewhere esle even though it is very chesp find another place this rumi hostel is not right everyone is rude and they barely spesk engish

Business_and_leisure Self

4/10

Poor

19 Aug 2025

Lori

The business was a great idea, but vetting personalies and the expectations that adults should act accordingly and understand that some people are in need of walkung around, going to the bathroom and changing their clothes to leave at any given time is a part of grown up life.
It would help avoid childesh

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2025

Kalena

I had a good stay but there was no real breakfast. Just bread and peanut butter and nutella both days. One guy ate the entire thing of strawberries and made himself 4 sandwiches leaving no bread for the rest of us….rooms are cozy and private and the balcony was amazing for fresh air.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2025

Adriana

Place is amazing, clean and close to wonderful places and train transportation

Business Self

2/10

Poor

15 Aug 2025

Kris

Your staff is either spying on me, while I'm in bed or allowing others on the property too. I'm sure you have cameras that can verify this. I'm very uncomfortable and feel unsafe. This is beyond words

6/10

Pleasant

12 Aug 2025

Kim

In general I love the Rumi. The location is excellent if you need access to public transportation, dining/grocery options, and K-town.

One thing to be aware of - the hostel did not have front desk staff before 11:00 AM. If there was available staff, I did not see a method to contact them. If they were there - there was no way to know who they were. This is highly inconvenient in cases where you have questions, or need help.

My recommendation is that during check-in, ask all of the questions you have at that time OR make sure to talk to staff when you see them which is generally after 11:00 AM.

6/10

Pleasant

04 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Hostel - 6/10

The breakfast was simple but there were flies around the kitchen. Went inside the bedroom and fruit flies were hovering over my bottom bunk bed because the trash next to me was full! Bathroom were OK clean. The bathrooms need more hanging hooks or even a little mini table to put toiletries on there and hang towels (if need to).

Most hostels I’ve stayed were pretty up kept but this one was probably a 6/10 - I don’t think I would recommend that it!

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025

Nyah Danae

i came here on a trip by myself and felt very comfortable walking around the area alone!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2025

Ryan

Quiet, clean, great price

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2025

Ajah

Great vibes. Will book again:)

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2025

Ryan

Well rested for a low price. Clean and close to the bus lines

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

22 Jul 2025

BOY BOY

Still haven’t got my deposit

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2025

Yixiang

overall acceptable, with the price you can't expect much.

2/10

Poor

10 Jul 2025

Wayne

After I booked The Rumi Hostel I was notified in a email that they only accept international travelers, and they’re refusing to return my money. I informed them via email that I was a Disabled Veteran with vision impairment and did not see any disclaimer of them only welcoming international guests. But the email has went unanswered and even Expedia representatives also attempted to get The Rumi Hostel to refund my money with no success.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2025

Allen

It was okay

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2025

Adam

Unreal

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2025

Nathaniel

It was a open environment, almost like living in someones home.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2025

Wael

Great place

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2025

Nadeep

Comfortable bed great location

Business

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jun 2025

Shanna

A lot and I do mean a lot of rules. Very uptight. Felt more strict than a college dorm. Had to purchase your own towels. Rules should be upfront.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2025

Sang

Great Location, great place but no water fountain and staff wasnt that friendly

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2025

Mariah

When I stayed the staff partied and played loud music in an outside shed, a couple of my roommates were also complaining, they also didn’t have bath Mats and rented out towels for basp

4/10

Poor

12 May 2025

Tom

They use IHA residency rules so you shouldn’t be American. Fine for a bed & a little more than shelter & toilet. Wouldn’t recommend for more than barebones needs. You get what you pay for!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2025

Kim

Rumi is perfect for a short quick
K-town stay.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2025

Wen

Homey, safe, enjoyable

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2025

Liam

Everything Was Amazing From the Room to the Room mates respectfulness of ur individual property .. the Staff very Welcoming and aprroachable . The over atmosphere of the Rumi Is 10/10 U get exactly what y see with this hostel

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

06 Apr 2025

Nhu-Y

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Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2025

Gregory

Excellent experience.

The Rumi is exactly what it says it is. A hostel for travelers. I slept well and the property was well located and comfortable.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2025

Marsha

Quiet oasis

Nice, quiet, staff was excellent. I lost my keys they opened my locker and held my belongings till they were picked up.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2025

Haniya

I stayed at the Rumi Hostel for two nights and I loved the atmosphere and how comfortable the bedroom and living room were, as well as the convenience of the complimentary breakfast. It was great value and worth the stay. The metro stop was also close by as well as good visiting sites. I would definitely like to come back here again whenever I visit LA next time!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2025

Jackson

It's a small facility, but it's a perfect spot for traveling solo, I stayed to attend a concert nearby. There are a lot of plants in the outdoor area which makes it feel like an oasis in contrast to the usual LA smog. Kitchen is well equipped, quite clean, overall a great value. Highly recommended.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2025

Kim

I've known about the Rumi for years but this was my first time staying. I'm glad I did. You can't beat the location if you need something in central Los Angeles or Koreatown. The facilities and property was clean and quirky. Easy access to public transportation/metro. Would definitely stay again.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Feb 2025

THEODORE

Good

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2025

Shawn

Very Nice Hostel.

Very nice hostel. Nice people here.

Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Feb 2025

Denis

Honestly it’s great if you’re stopping by and quick in and out. The bathrooms are a bit aged and so is the property but it gets the job done. I thought the breakfasts were going to be premade but you have to make them yourself. No real issues the staff were super friendly and nice! I would definitely come back again if I need to be in the area

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jan 2025

Tom

Convient for sure except staff communication needs some improvement

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2025

Saulo

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Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2025

Gilbert

Satisfied.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Dec 2024

Phyo Ko

4 star

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2024

Tomaz

Nice jobs with the rooms

I really enjoyed it. I stayed here before 5 years ago and they redid the rooms. Feels wayyy better now. Cleaner and more satisfying. Ill be staying here again soon.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2024

Asia

Felt like a family! The rooms were always cleaned and the service was excellent

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

30 Oct 2024

Heather

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

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

28 Oct 2024

Sara

In an area full of locals, no oven in the home, & a few items went missing.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2024

Rodrigo

Close to metro and staff was friendly

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2024

Linda

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.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

07 Oct 2024

Sharieka

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.

Business Partner

2/10

Poor

05 Oct 2024

Alexander

do not stay here

worst place i ever payed for to stay

4/10

Poor

03 Oct 2024

Chloe

Not the best place

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2024

Rodrigo

Really quite and close to some good food spots

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2024

Felice

Great place to stay for a quick trip if you’re on a budget.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2024

Roger

It’s an easy and quiet place to stay, sleep, take a shower and more. Close to transportation and many businesses.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

20 Aug 2024

Monica

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.

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2024

Reyhaneh

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

Business_and_leisure Self

2/10

Poor

13 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

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.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

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.

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2024

Maulik

Good🤗

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

01 Jul 2024

simarpal

Room was smelling very musty and we had to shorten our stay because it felt unsafe I was gagging in the room.

Business_and_leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2024

Jhoan

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!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2024

Sam

A wonderful property with safe vibes

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2024

Todd

Great staff and clean property

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2024

Maquita

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.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2024

Jordan

Humble

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2024

Shandrea

Great experience

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2024

Adriana

The experience was great.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2024

Edgar

Clean place

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2024

Pawan

Satisfied

6/10

Pleasant

12 Apr 2024

Grace

Place to stay overnight while being out and about

Arrived at least an hour early but checked in late as room not ready as per check in time. Able to use dining area, wifi and shower/bathroom prior to check in and leave bags nearby. Location was good to catch public transport and not too far to visit tourist attractions. Ensure you leave enough time to travel and mostly during day light hours.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Apr 2024

Grace

Place to stay overnight while being out and about

Arrived at least an hour early but checked in late (~20 minutes) as room not ready as per check in time. Able to use dining area, wifi and shower/bathroom prior to check in and leave bags nearby. Location was good to catch public transport and not too far to visit tourist attractions. Ensure you leave enough time to travel and mostly during day light hours.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2024

Jaqueline de Aragão

Nice

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2024

Tony

Washroom availability was difficult at times

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

23 Feb 2024

Jair

The employees kept calling me an idiot and kept trying to \"dominate\" me. I'm not sure why they kept following me around but it seems like they were trying to entice me to fight them, in order to get me arrested.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2023

Paityn

it was nice!

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2023

ANDREY

i came after 10 pm when check-in was closed. but staff did their best to help me.
they also asked me proof of travel.

breakfast surprised me - nutella, peanaut butter and bread. also coffee and creamer.
didn't really expect to have it for the small price paid.

wish towel was for free tho (rent is 2$ cash).

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2023

Paola

Friendly place to stay one or some nights if you are visiting LA. Rate was good and the reservation was easy. I would recommend it.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2023

CELENDONIA MYRNA

Staff is very responsive and friendly. Opens your mind to the world with transient occupants coming from different parts of the world and share experiences & travel hacks. Practical accommodation if your day is busy traveling around doing touristy stuff! Will definitely recommend to friends!

Business Self