Samesun Hollywood Hotel & Hostel

Eight floors above the Walk of Fame, Samesun Hollywood occupies a former 1920s office block at 6820 Hollywood Boulevard, its terrazzo lobby floor original to the building. Dorm and private rooms sit above the TCL Chinese Theatre's marquee lights, a two-minute walk from the Metro Red Line's Hollywood/Highland stop.

A rooftop terrace faces the Hollywood Sign directly north, and the ground-floor bar runs its own trivia and karaoke nights for guests rather than outside crowds. Lockers are built into each bunk rather than shared cabinets.

The location suits budget travelers and backpackers wanting nightlife access without a car, though Hollywood Boulevard's foot traffic keeps street-facing rooms lively past midnight.