Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel

There's a particular kind of property that travellers keep coming back to in Los Angeles: Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel, a hostel in Hollywood, fits that bill. The modest location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, in a quieter stretch of the city, well outside the tourist crush, with the…

There's a particular kind of property that travellers keep coming back to in Los Angeles: Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel, a hostel in Hollywood, fits that bill. The modest location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, in a quieter stretch of the city, well outside the tourist crush, with the kind of rhythm a city traveller tends to want. Rooms feel modest; the touches travellers mention most are reliable wi-fi, and the comfort feedback has been uneven. There's a particular atmosphere to the place, neither overdesigned nor neglected. With well over 2,200 reviews on the books and a solid average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Expect to pay something in the region of €27 a night, a strong-value entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. It's the kind of Los Angeles property that rewards a careful comparison, the spec sheet doesn't quite capture what makes it tick.