About Us
Orange Drive Hostel is absolutely the best location in Hollywood!
Orange Drive Hostel is centrally located in the heart of Hollywood. We are walking distance from the most famous sights in Los Angeles, such as the world famous Chinese Theater, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Dolby Theater- Home of the Oscars, The Hollywood Bowl, Sunset Blvd, Jimmy Kimmel Live Studio, Disney’s El Capitan Theatre, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, views of the Hollywood sign, Runyon Canyon, a favorite hiking trail of celebrities with fantastic views of the city and the Hollywood Sign. We are also just steps from public transportation, the best nightlife, shopping and restaurants in Hollywood. And just a short drive or bus/metro stop away from Universal Studios, Paramount Studios, Warner Brothers Studios, West Hollywood, and Beverly Hills!
Orange Drive Hostel is the perfect location for movie premieres, star dedications and major Hollywood events!
We offer a variety of room types, including dorm rooms, private rooms, and group rooms.
For your safety, our staff remains on the premises at all times and we have a state of the art video security system.
A sweet story about how the hostel began
Orange Drive Manor, was built as a private residence by a lawyer in 1910. It was later bought by Mr. Black in the 1930’s, who enlarged the house by moving a home from Highland Avenue, and connecting it to the back of Orange Drive Manor. Mr. Black began running the house as a boarding home for the growing Hollywood area.
Mrs. Marie, grandmother of the current owner, bought the house with her husband Alfred in 1956, and continued to run the house as a boarding home.
By that time Hollywood was at the height of its Golden Age. Through the years the house has played host to numerous stars which include, Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, Gary Cooper, Rita Hayworth, Kim Novak, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Johnny Weismuller “Tarzan”, Ester Williams, and more.
As Hollywood changed, and the movie studios moved on to other areas, a totally new endeavor was started in 1996, Orange Drive Hostel was born, and continues to bring travelers from around the world to our beloved Hollywood community.