Explore the Coast with us!
Monterey Hostel offers clean, safe, and eco-friendlier overnight lodging where travelers can connect and share resources to reduce their impact on the planet, all while exploring the natural beauty of the Central Coast. We are a nonprofit lodging provider committed to making Monterey Bay more accessible. We offer private and communal lodging to school groups, families, and adventure travelers.
the coolest place to stay in monterey
Check out our newly renovated rooms
NOW OPEN!
We are excited to share that after an extensive and challenging effort to save Monterey Hostel following its closure during the pandemic, we opened our doors to guests on March 1, 2024! Our efforts include:
- complete interior renovation
- private family and friends rooms with queen bed and twin/twin bunk beds
- significant accessibility improvements, including the addition of 2 wheelchair-accessible guest rooms
- new outdoor deck & entrance
- new electrical, lighting, and plumbing systems that use minimal energy to help reduce waste
We look forward to welcoming guests into the new Monterey Hostel. Thank you for your love and support
Meet other travelers in our lounge while sipping complimentary tea and coffee, share meals in our community kitchen, or hop on our free wifi to get your remote work done on our custom redwood bar.
Reserve a bed in a shared dorm to save money or book a private room to share with your friends and family. Oh, did we mention our rooms have ensuite bathrooms?
Every stay helps make the coast more accessible to students.We offer discounted lodging to school groups traveling to Monterey for educational purposes.
Whether you’re here for the aquarium, great food & drinks, or to explore our breathtaking coastline, Monterey has a lot to offer. Lucky for you, we're in the middle of it all!
We’re 3 blocks from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, historic Cannery Row, and a convenient launch point into Big Sur!
Monterey Hostel
778 Hawthorne Street
Monterey, CA 93940