PodShare Venice
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PodShare Venice

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522 Venice Blvd, Venice, California 90291, United States
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When you stay at PodShare Venice - Hostel in Venice, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Venice Beach and Venice Beach Boardwalk. This hostel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Santa Monica Beach and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Santa Monica Pier.Show More
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3.5/5Cleanliness: 3.5
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Amenities
Private ParkingFreeWi-Fi in Public AreasFreeTable Tennis Room
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Surroundings
Metro: Culver City
(8.8km)
Metro: La Cienega/Jefferson
(14.0km)
Airport: Santa Monica Airport
(5.1km)
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Design Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
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Design Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Towel
Microwave Oven
Private Toilet
Hair Conditioner
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Guest Reviews(37)

3.5/5
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  • Cleanliness3.5
  • Amenities3.5
  • Location3.5
  • Service3.5
RyanLyy
December 29, 2023
All good for single traveling.People nice here 服
Marc
December 10, 2023
Overall, I can’t complain too much. It wasn’t the cleanest place. According to the photos, it looked to be a better environment than it was once I arrived. Definitely needs some maintenance upkeep.
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November 30, 2023
the worst experience I’ve had being on this earth. First let’s start out with the check-in.. you don’t know whether to go to the fence or go to the door on the side, your Uber will be just as confused as you are. I was greeted at the gate about 5 minutes after ringing the bells… if the man that worked the front didn’t come out to grab me I would’ve never know how to get in for check in. You go through the back area into the “podshare” a huge wood cabin that was basically terribly designed and everything is made from wood. You have a mattress a sheet and what they think is a blanket but it’s actually another sheet. TVs don’t work. All the furniture inside and outside are dirty as hell. Also all wood and both the bed and outside are infested with bugs. I spent an entire night fighting off bugs and still got bit all over I’m currently suffering from the one night stay tremendously I ended up in the emergency the next day and left the podshare right away.Another 24 hours in hell was not necessary. I was treated and given meds and have to spend the rest of my vacation with my face neck arms back and legs covered in bites. Not how I expected vacation to go. All the staff were notified of my incident and they played telephone with the information and watched me in pain until I told them&showed them what had happened. I was then told “I’m sorry we are getting heat treatment done soon we don’t know what people have coming” I was refunded but that doesn’t make up for the pain at all.
Verified traveler
October 15, 2023
Maybe in its prime this place was nice, it has a good idea, but its unfortunatly past its prime and terribly maintained. For the price it was totally not worth it, might as well pay a little more and get something nicer and actually be able to sleep, or pay nothing and sleep on the beach. It is one of those places where you avoid touching anything. For like 25 people there are 3 bathrooms, one with out a door, one that is covered in urine and one with no toilet paper. Nice. If im going to macdonalds just to use the bathroom, and cant sleep due to the fans which make the place sound like a factory at night, what am i actually paying for? If you have a car your better off sleeping in it then coming here.
Kathleen
January 19, 2024
Staff working there were very helpful and sweet
Cheryl
June 26, 2023
I have never experienced such a horrible hostel experience in my many travels. The online pictures were much brighter and cleaner than in reality...dark, dirty, filthy kitchen, rundown furniture and bedding, lumpy mattress, no privacy to change, bathrooms had no noise barriers, as bathroom doors were louvered wood, allowing all bodily functions (urinating, deficating, farting, vomiting...yes, we heard it all, at all hours of the night) to be heard clearly by all. Quiet hours, which were posted and communicated as 10pm, were not followed, with cooking and stomping around the place past 2am. The smell of **** and some who were clearly under the influence of substances, was evidenced. We did not feel safe and did not sleep at all. When we tried to explain and asked to cancel, or give a partial refund, the management refused and mocked and gas lighted our concerns, saying the man who was puking and using the kitchen after midnight probably had a stomach ache and was making a bite to eat to settle their stomach. They offered to move us to a different location that was far from where we needed our accommodations. We asked if we could bless 2 other women to use our paid pod for the remaining 10 days and they refused that as well and would not speak in person on a phone call...all communication done by text, ending with their manager, sending a smiley face and telling us to have a good day. We lost $1500. Do yourself a favour and avoid this podshare. Thiwas an unjust, greedy and se
Guest User
June 24, 2023
I stayed at the Venice Podshare with my girlfriend last night and it was a wonderful experience. Michael was so helpful in getting us checked in after hours. The space was clean and neat and I loved the sound of the white noise machine they had playing like rain. We will definitely check out the other location in San Francisco this summer!
Guest User
June 20, 2023
I have never experienced such a horrible hostel experience in my many travels. The online pictures were much brighter and cleaner than in reality...dark, dirty, filthy kitchen, rundown furniture and bedding, lumpy mattress, no privacy to change, bathrooms had no noise barriers, as bathroom doors were louvered wood, allowing all bodily functions (urinating, deficating, farting, vomiting...yes, we heard it all, at all hours of the night) to be heard clearly by all. Quiet hours, which were posted and communicated as 10pm, were not followed, with cooking and stomping around the place past 2am. The smell of **** and some who were clearly under the influence of substances, was evidenced. We did not feel safe and did not sleep at all. When we tried to explain and asked to cancel, or give a partial refund, the management refused and mocked and gas lighted our concerns, saying the man who was puking and using the kitchen after midnight probably had a stomach ache and was making a bite to eat to settle their stomach. They offered to move us to a different location that was far from where we needed our accommodations. We asked if we could bless 2 other women to use our paid pod for the remaining 10 days and they refused that as well and would not speak in person on a phone call...all communication done by text, ending with their manager, sending a smiley face and telling us to have a good day. We lost $1500. Do yourself a favour and avoid this podshare. This was an unjust, greedy and selfish handling by the management and owners. What goes around, comes around...may they reap what they are sowing.
Guest User
June 20, 2023
Horrible experience I would say!!!! This place is defenitely not what I expected to be.....the pictures have been decieving...it lookes al clean and tidy but in reality its clearly a refurbished building, all in wood, no privacy at all not even when you go to the bathroom, you hear people peeing, pooping or puke from your bed....... thats awful. They said they would have a curfew / silence hours but at midnight people still came in (not travellers who just arrived).... it made us feeling verry unsafe. In the middle of the night someone was puking ......someone was using the kitchen at 2 am!!! When we reported this to the manager and shared our experiences she tried to diminish our experience / feeling....she wanted to give us the oppurtunity to stay in another podshare location(s) but we were already traumatized from this one..... they didnt want to refund us anything, not even 50% as we paid forward for 11 days already!!! Even when we found 2 other ladies who wanted to stay in our place where we paid for; they didnt agree.....so basicly we did lose our money...... a horrible experience.....if you dont do well / or understand the "Venice beach vibes" this is certainly NOT the place you want to be.... The only positive side; the guy who was on Duty was really kind and nice to us....

Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 11:00–23:00
Check-out: Before 11:00

Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]08:00–24:00

If you will arrive outside of check-in hours, contact the property in advance

Child Policies
Children cannot stay at this hotel.

Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots and extra beds cannot be added.

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Health Protected

Cleanliness
  • 3.5/5
Cleaning & disinfecting
  • Rooms are disinfected between stays

Property Description

  • Number of Rooms: 36
When you stay at PodShare Venice - Hostel in Venice, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Venice Beach and Venice Beach Boardwalk. This hostel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Santa Monica Beach and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Santa Monica Pier.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to stay at PodShare Venice?

Prices at PodShare Venice are subject to change according to dates, hotel policy, and other factors. To view prices, please search for the dates you wish to stay at the hotel.

What is the closest airport to PodShare Venice?

The closest airport is Santa Monica Airport. It is 5.1km from the hotel and approximately a 12minutes journey by taxi.

What are the check-in and check-out times at PodShare Venice?

The check-in time is after 11:00 and the check-out time is before 11:00.

Does PodShare Venice provide airport transfer services?

No, the PodShare Venice doesn't provide airport transfer services.

What amenities and services does PodShare Venice have?

PodShare Venice has the following amenities and services: Parking, Wi-Fi in Public Areas, Table Tennis Room.

Does PodShare Venice have a swimming pool?

No, PodShare Venice doesn't have a pool.

Does PodShare Venice have fitness amenities?

No, PodShare Venice doesn't have fitness amenities.

Does PodShare Venice provide Wi-Fi?

Yes, the hotel provides Wi-Fi.

Does PodShare Venice have non-smoking rooms?

Please view the hotel listing for details.

Does PodShare Venice have a restaurant?

No, PodShare Venice doesn't have a restaurant.

About This Property

Nearest AirportLos Angeles International Airport
Distance to Airport10.31KM
Nearest Train StationDouglas Train Station
Distance to Train Station19.1KM
Nearest Metro StationLa Cienega/Jefferson
Distance to Metro Station13.99KM
Average Price FromSGD112
Hotel Star Rating2