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| Location | Facilities | Rooms | Rates | Directions | Activities | Tours | Contact Us | Reservations |
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The Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hostel is a very popular international destination with a great location in the center of Los Angeles. It is 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 Hollywood and Los Angeles, you will have everything you need to enjoy your whole "LA Experience".
Free Airport Pick Up Everyday ! Click on "Directions" for details.
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LOCATION |
We are right on Hollywood Boulevard in the heart of Hollywood with a view of the Hollywood sign from our courtyard. You will be walking distance from all the action of Hollywood and centrally located in Los Angeles, the hostel is close to the subway and bus stops to get around the "City of the Angels". We are a Cool Hollywood Motel that has been remodeled into a "colorful retro designed" youth hostel, and right next door is LA's best Thai restaurant with fantastic $5 lunches and delicious $10 dinners....
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From the BANANA BUNGALOW HOLLYWOOD HOSTEL you can walk to:
0- The Hollywood Sign
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The Hollywood Sign can be seen from our courtyard, you can bike or hike up to it, or to the Bronson Caves.
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1- Hollywood and Highland
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Hollywood and Highland has become the "Times Square" of Los Angeles with the Walk of Fame, live TV shows, the Chinese Theater, endless shops and food, plus the Kodak Theater home to the Academy Awards.
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2- The Cahuenga Corridor
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The Cahuenga Corridor has over 28 bars and nightclubs offering a party for all moods and all types of hipsters.
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3- Hollywood and Vine
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Hollywood and Vine is a Historic Intersection that has the subway metro rail station linking you with the rest of Los Angeles, and also features the Pantages Theater and the Frolic Room bar. Coming soon will be the W hotel complex of amazing new restarants, shops, bars, hotel and much more.
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4- Sunset and Vine
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Sunset and Vine has been redeveloped featuring shops, theaters, restaurants and things to do for any budget. Including the Arclight Thearte complex, one of the best places to see current movies.
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5- Hollywood and Western
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Hollywood and Western has access to the Los Angeles subway metro rail and a huge discount grocery store.
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6- Theater Row
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Theater Row has an array of small acting theaters, this is where many big stars get their start acting and performing. |
7- The Sunset Strip
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The Sunset Strip is probably the best place to see movie stars at night partying in some of the most famous nightclubs in the world.
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| Right next door is the Palms Thai Restaurant it is the best Thai restaurant in Los Angeles. Also within walking distance is the Henry Ford Theater or 'Music Box' for concerts and shows, the giant Vangaurd nightclub, the glamorous Pantages Theater for live theater, the classic Palladium nightclub, and more.
Close to the Banana Bungalow Hollywood are the following places: The Kodak Theater (1.2 miles) The Hollywood Bowl (1.7 miles), The Greek Theater (2.7 miles), Universal Studios (4 miles), Downtown LA (6 miles), Santa Monica Beach (13 miles), Magic Mountain (29 miles), Disneyland (32 miles). |
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| FACILITIES |
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The
Lounges Baby
Take your pick depending on your mood. The Movie Lounge, the Billiards Lounge, the Courtyard or the Tiki Garden. Fun.
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Private Rooms
Get your freek on with a comfortable queen size bed and satellite TV. Definitely as private as you want to be. |
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Dorm Rooms
Everybody gets on fabulously.
Six or eight bed dorms all with private baths and most with kitchens. Clean, carpeted and cool. Love and respect included. |
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Kitchens
Most dorms and all the premium privates include thier own kitchen. All the kitchens have a microwave, stove, refrigerator, dining space, tv and most of the kitchen and dinning supplies. Save your travel money cooking at the Banana there are grocery stores right on our street, including a nice farmer's market. |
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The Courtyard
Outside and in the center of the building, this
is where to go to see or be seen. With blue skies, sunshine, palm trees and music it's a cool place to meet up before exploring Hollywood and Los Angeles. Hang out in the street side cafe style common space or play some Basketball, Foosball or Ping Pong! |
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The Billiards Lounge
Relax and play Billiards any time day or night. |
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Karaoke Stage
Show off your singing skills.... |
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Backyard Tiki
Garden & Patio
There's a whole island back there. Cool off while tanning, or hang out in the evening enjoying a free weekly barbeque and free weekly dinner party. A tropical hideaway where you can build your own free coffee and tea, plus FREE Breakfast! |
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Free Internet Rooms
Free High Speed Internet Access 24 hours a day. We have 2 computer rooms with 6 computers that you are welcome to use for free, keep in touch with all your friends from around the world.
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| The Banana Bungalow 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 Hollywood has important amenities that other hostels just don’t have. Most dorms have kitchens and cable TV right in the rooms. Wireless is free throughout the building and there are mac computers that offer free internet access if you don’t have a lap top. There is free breakfast, a basketball area, billiards, karaoke stage, ping pong, foosball, coin laundry, free parking and also a lounge and courtyard for gatherings and socializing. |
| AMENITIES |
• Hot Hollywood Location
• Free Internet
• Free Wireless
• Free Parking Near Rooms
• Free Breakfast
• Free Airport Pickup with 4 days paid
• Free Coffee and Tea All Day
• Free Barbeques and Dinner Parties
• Private Bath in Every Room and Dorm
• Kitchens in most Dorms and Rooms
• Cable TV with hundreds of channels in all Rooms and most Dorms
• Free Lockers in Every Dorm
• Free Linens
• Free Luggage Storage
• Fun Lounge with Dancing, Guest DJ's and Karaoke
• Sidewalk Cafe Style Courtyard
• Tiki Garden with Sunbathing, Music and Refreshments
• Billiards, Basketball, Ping Pong and Foosball
• Big Screen Movie Room with Surround Sound
• Special Hollywood Club Access
• Carpeted Cool Retro Design
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• Runyon Canyon and Hollywood Sign Biking and Hiking Tours
• Los Angeles/ Hollywood City Tour
• Beach Shuttles
• Discounts on Tours and Shuttles including Disneyland, Magic Mountain, LA City and Universal Studios
• Cheap Private Rooms
• LA's Best Thai Restaurant next door, $5 lunches & $10 Dinners
• No Curfew and No Lockout
• Discounted Weekly Rates
• 6 bed dorms with 6 people per room or
• 8 bed dorms with 2 rooms and 4 people per room
• Free TV Show Tickets
• Pay Phones
• ATM on premises
• Reimbursement for Airport Shuttle w/ 4 nights paid
• Car Rental from $19.99 per day plus tax
• 24 hour Coin Laundry with Free Soap
• Safe and Secure Building
• Super Clean with Housekeeping Everyday |
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| ROOMS |
- Premium Private Rooms have a queen size
bed plus one or two twin beds, a full kitchen, a 27 inch TV with satellite, air conditioning and a private bathroom
with bathtub and shower.
- Regular Private Rooms have a queen size bed plus one or two twin beds, a 27 inch TV with satellite, small
refrigerator, microwave and private bathroom with a shower.
- Small Private Rooms have a queen size bed, a 27 inch TV with satellite, small refrigerator,
microwave and private bathroom with a shower.
- Dorm Rooms with Kitchens have six bed dorms with six people per room, or eight bed dorms with two rooms having four people per room, a full kitchen, a 27 inch TV with satellite, lockers and a private bathroom with bathtub and shower.
- Dorm Rooms have six or eight twin beds, lockers and a private bathroom
with a shower.
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| RATES |
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Sep. 16 – Nov. 30 |
Dec. 1 – Mar. 31 |
Apr. 1 – Jun. 30 |
July 1 – Sep. 15 |
| 1. Premium Private Rooms w/ Kitchen |
$89 per night |
$85 per night |
$89 per night |
$99 per night |
| 2. Regular Private Rooms |
$79 per night |
$75 per night |
$79 per night |
$89 per night |
| 3. Small Private Rooms |
$69 per night |
$65 per night |
$69 per night |
$79 per night |
| 4. Traveler Dorm w/ Kitchen |
$26 per night |
$24 per night |
$26 per night |
$32 per night |
| 5. Traveler Dorm |
$22 per night |
$20 per night |
$22 per night |
$24 per night |
| Extra people in privates, per person |
$18 per night |
$15 per night |
$18 per night |
$20 per night |
| WEEKLY RATES SAVE UP TO 10% ! |
| 1. Premium Private Rooms w/ Kitchen |
$560 per week ($80 /night) |
$532 per week ($76 /night) |
$560 per week ($80 /night) |
$630 per week ($90 /night) |
| 2. Regular Private Rooms |
$497 per week ($71 /night) |
$469 per week ($67 /night) |
$497 per week ($71 /night) |
$567 per week ($81 /night ) |
| 3. Small Private Rooms |
$434 per week ($62 /night) |
$406 per week ($58 /night) |
$434 per week ($62 /night) |
$504 per week ($72 /night) |
| 4. Traveler Dorm w/ Kitchen |
$161 per week ($23 /night) |
$147 per week ($21 /night) |
$161 per week ($23 /night) |
$210 per week ($30 /night ) |
| 5. Traveler Dorm |
$140 per week ($20 /night) |
$126 per week ($18 /night) |
$140 per week ($20 /night) |
$154 per week ($22 /night ) |
| Private prices are for 1 or 2 people. Dorm prices are per person. |
| Prices are complete and include 14% Los Angeles City tax when applicable. Prices are subject to change at anytime. More than 2 people in a private is charged as shown above. A valid VISA OR MASTERCARD CREDIT CARD IS REQUIRED to reserve or stay in a private and the card must be in the name of the guest. No debit credit cards. The credit card is to hold the reservation and for the deposit on the room only, it will not be charged unless there is a no show or deposit problem. No shows are charged an administrative fee of one night plus seven dollars. Once you arrive we accept cash, traveler's checks and Visa or Mastercard for payment. There is a flat fee of three dollars per transaction for payments made with a credit card at the hostel. For dorms only a $40 cash deposit can be given instead of a credit card. Dorms are for travelers with recent PROOF OF TRAVEL which means a recently stamped passport or a plane, train or bus ticket. There is a 28 day maximum stay, no exceptions. All rates must be paid in advance and are available only through this web site. Thanks for choosing the Banana Bungalow Hollywood! |
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| ACTIVITIES |
We have many in house activities that are offered for very cheap or even free, they are coordinated with our other hostels in West 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 bands on stage and lots of new friends. |
| • Free Dinner Parties - Free food and lots of fun with a cool crowd of people. |
| • Free Karaoke Night - Get up on stage and sing your heart out. Be a star for one night. |
| • 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. |
| • Drum Circle - Let your tribal instincts out. Share your rhythm on our drums and bang with the other natives. Yes play the drums with us! |
| • Billiards Tournaments - Compete with other people for the chance to be crowned the pool champion. |
| • Ping Pong Tournaments - Play for fun or compete with other people from around the world, it's free! |
| • Poker Night - Join in and play, bring your poker face. |
| • Open Mic Night - Bring your best performance and be in the spotlight on stage, poetry, live musical performances, acting, comedy & more. |
| • Free Breakfast Everyday - Sit in the Tiki garden and enjoy cereals, oatmeal, toast, coffee and tea for free, or pay a little and get a home cooked meal. |
| • Free Soccer Matches - Represent your country on the soccer field. |
| • Free Basketball Matches - Show off your round ball skills. We have a basketball court right in our courtyard. |
| • 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 two Hostels located in West Hollywood. |
| • Free Movie Night - Watch hit movies on the big screen TV with surround sound while sitting in our theater seats right out of a movie set. |
| • Hiking & Biking Tours - The Hollywood Sign, Runyon Canyon and the Bronson Caves all offer a great hike or bike w/ sights to remember. |
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| TOURS |
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Click here for TOUR INFO and SCHEDULE
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Tours and shuttles are available around Los Angeles that include a fantastic tour of LA that takes you in a comfortable air conditioned van to many of the interesting and famous sights of Hollywood and beyond including Venice Beach and movie star homes. Plus all these exciting other tour events:
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•Universal Studios
•Disneyland
•Magic Mountain
•L.A./Hollywood City Tour
•San Francisco Shuttle
•Venice Beach
•Knott's Berry Farm
•Stars Homes
•Sea World
•Shopping
•Getty Museum
•Night Clubs
•Tijuana shopping and party adventure
•Las Vegas
•Grand Canyon
and more …
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| CONTACT US |
(877) 977-5077 ...Toll free in US
(323) 469-2500 ...Office
(323) 469-6200 ...Fax
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Banana
Bungalow Hollywood
5920 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
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Email us: hollywood@bananabungalowus.com
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