How do I get from the Los Angeles International Airport to the Freehand Los Angeles hotel?

If you are looking to use public transport to travel from the airport to your accommodation, get on board the FlyAway bus, which leaves from outside every terminal and goes to Union Station for a fare of $9 each way. From the station, take the Red metro line heading in the direction of North Hollywood, get off 3 stops later at the 7th St Metro Center station, and the hotel will then be a 5min walk away. Alternatively, you can get a taxi, which will take you to the hotel within 30min to 1h with a one-way taxi fare ranging between $50 and $70, depending on traffic conditions.

What sort of activities will I be able to enjoy at the Freehand Los Angeles hotel?

The hotel organizes weekly music events such as Vibe & Tings, which features Jamaican and dancehall music every Monday from 6:00 pm at the Rooftop and Sunday afternoon music sessions with the hotel’s resident DJ. If you are looking for some exercise, you can join the Yoga Sculpt with The Main Barre class, which is on every Saturday at 11:30 am on the Rooftop. For drink specials, head to Natural Wine Wednesdays or Happy Hour at Rudolph’s from 4:00 pm every Wednesday.

What are the parking fees at the Freehand Los Angeles hotel?

If you are looking at driving to the hotel and prefer parking on-site, you can make use of the valet parking service, which costs $49.50 per night and includes in-and-out privileges. Alternatively, there is a parking garage located next door at 808 S Olive St where you can self-park for a more economical nightly rate; however, this option does not include multiple entries.

What are my options if I want to bring my pet with me to the Freehand Los Angeles hotel?

Pets are welcome to stay with you and there are no restrictions as to their size or weight. A pet fee of $50 applies per stay and per pet and upon arrival, the staff will be happy to give you information on all dog parks in the area, as well as pet friendly services.

How can I make sure my luggage is safe if I stay in a shared room at the Freehand Los Angeles hotel?

If you are looking at sharing a room, you will be assigned on arrival a bunk bed and your very own corresponding locker, which is located inside the room. Please note that you need to bring your own padlock to lock it; however, you can also purchase one from reception if needed.

How can I plan an event at the Freehand Los Angeles hotel?

The hotel has 7 different spaces that can be used to organize an event, with a maximum capacity of 96 guests in the one space. Whether you’re organizing a business or social event, catering can be provided through the Special Events Menu, which offers brunch, lunch and dinner options, as well as a cocktail reception choice. The hotel’s staff will help you organize all the details of your event, which will be tailored as per your preferences.(Prices checked 10/07/19).

Where is Freehand Los Angeles located?

Freehand Los Angeles is located at 416 West 8th Street in Downtown, 5,5 km from the centre of Los Angeles. Los Angeles Public Library is the closest landmark to Freehand Los Angeles.

When is check-in time and check-out time at Freehand Los Angeles?

Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at Freehand Los Angeles.

Does Freehand Los Angeles offer free Wi-Fi?

Yes, Freehand Los Angeles offers free Wi-Fi.

How far is Freehand Los Angeles from the airport?

Freehand Los Angeles is 15,3 km from Hawthorne. Freehand Los Angeles is 18,1 km from Los Angeles.

How does KAYAK find such great Freehand Los Angeles hotel deals?

KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Freehand Los Angeles in Los Angeles and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Freehand Los Angeles and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Freehand Los Angeles.

Does Freehand Los Angeles have a pool?

Yes, Freehand Los Angeles has a pool on-site.

Freehand Los Angeles

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416 West 8th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014, United States

416 West 8th Street, Los Angeles, CA

+1 213 612 0021

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3 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness center, a poolside bar, and a rooftop terrace are onsite. Bathrooms are shared. Freehand Los Angeles offers 226 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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Outdoor pool
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Restaurant
Bar/Lounge
Free Wi-Fi
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Guests appreciated the hotel's friendly and helpful staff, clean and stylish rooms, and the rooftop pool, which was a highlight for many. The atmosphere and decor received positive remarks, contributing to a pleasant stay. Some guests found the location convenient for sightseeing and public transport, though others noted concerns about the surrounding area, noise, and safety at night. The pool and rooftop bar were popular, but a few mentioned occasional noise and limited access during private events. Parking was considered expensive by several reviewers. Overall, positives centered on service, cleanliness, and amenities like the pool.

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David, Feb 2026

Booked on Hotwire where it was advertised as a 4 star hotel. Arrived to be told it was actually a hostel with a 8 person per room for the price I paid.

4.0

Mediocre

Anonymous, Oct 2025

It wasnt great. Ive stayed here a few times but this time may have been the last. There were homeless people in the lobby. Broken shaker drink on website didnt match actual drink I ordered. Still made me purchase it. Security guard approached me at bar while I ordered a drink that the bar was closing in 5 minutes and it was 1120pm. Bar was supposed to close at midnight. Was also followed into gym ...

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Matthew, Mar 2024

Liked: • restaurants and bars onsite. Excellent quality and variety. The lobby and rooftop Broken Shaker bar are wonderful spots. • Room design (Premium King): thoughtful interior design, stocked with good quality bathroom and shower products (Argan). Disliked: • Lack of coffee machine in the room. But the excellent coffee at Cafe Integral downstairs largely makes up for this. • Room cleanliness. ...

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Leo, Dec 2023

Only drawback was the $56 overnight parking fee. There are cheaper parking lots around the block, but if you don’t know they won’t tell you.

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Bryan, Apr 2021

Cons (-) Some of the people in my room weren’t the best.

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Anonymous, Jun 2018

Pros (+) The location was AMAZING. I absolutely loved the commodities and the ambience. The staff was so helpful too and I appreciate helping me when I needed it.

Cons (-) The beds and the room. The bunk beds were soo small so it was hard to get comfy. I was on a small vacation so I didn't like the space. Since there hardly was any.

8.0

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Anonymous, Jun 2018

Cons (-) Breakfast was little Toast and a muffin No butter

2.0

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Anonymous, Jan 2018

Pros (+) The rooftop was beautiful

Cons (-) - staff could care less about service - rooms are soooooo tiny - you hear everything from slamming doors to talking in other rooms - it's a hostel as well with shared rooms on every floor - people can smoke inside the rooms so it smells - security is not there abs bums get into the hotel - elevators don't work - had to take the stairs almost every time - didn't feel safe in the neighborhood - save...

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Anonymous, Dec 2017

Pros (+) Everything

Cons (-) Nothing

8.8

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Anonymous, Jul 2017

Pros (+) Everything was so new and clean, and nice. The hotel lobby bar and restaurant were beautiful. The staff were all extremely friendly. I loved the beds in the hostel style room I stayed in—would stay in them over sharing double beds with friends/family any day. Wish more hotels used this option.

Cons (-) Wish there were more smaller towels in the room for washing face, drying hands, to put on floor after shower, etc. Some facilities and amenities not open or fully functional yet (but should be soon), wish locks for hostel room lockers were provided, instead of charged for.

416 West 8th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014

What's nearby

Los Angeles Public Library0.6 km
Crypto.com Arena1 km
Walt Disney Concert Hall1.4 km
Los Angeles Convention Center1.4 km
El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument2.1 km
Echo Park3.4 km
Dodger Stadium3.6 km
USC3.6 km
Paramount Studios7.3 km
Griffith Observatory9.1 km
Los Angeles County Museum of Art9.7 km
Hollywood Walk of Fame9.9 km

Check-in/Check-out	Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 12:00
Cancellation/pre-payment	Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Low season	High season	Average price (weeknight)	Average price (weekend night)
March	June	R2 461	R893
Cheapest month to stay with an average 65% drop in price.	Most expensive month to stay with an average 60% rise in price.	Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.	Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Freehand Los Angeles

Which month has the cheapest rates at Freehand Los Angeles?

The cheapest month to stay at Freehand Los Angeles is March, with an average nightly rate of R1 325. The most expensive month is July at R3 048 per night.

What is the cheapest day to book Freehand Los Angeles?

The cheapest day to book Freehand Los Angeles is Tuesday, with an average nightly rate of R762. The most expensive day is Thursday at R3 997 per night.

How far in advance should you book Freehand Los Angeles?

To get the best price at Freehand Los Angeles, book around 11 weeks in advance. This could save you approximately 25% compared to booking last minute.

If you’re after a cheap room at Freehand Los Angeles, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in March and December.
Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Freehand Los Angeles, plan to stay on a Tuesday or Friday. The most expensive day is usually Thursday.
The cheapest price a room at Freehand Los Angeles was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was R2 623, while the most expensive was R2 623.
How long should you stay at Freehand Los Angeles? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 8 days.

How do I get from the Los Angeles International Airport to the Freehand Los Angeles hotel?
If you are looking to use public transport to travel from the airport to your accommodation, get on board the FlyAway bus, which leaves from outside every terminal and goes to Union Station for a fare of $9 each way. From the station, take the Red metro line heading in the direction of North Hollywood, get off 3 stops later at the 7th St Metro Center station, and the hotel will then be a 5min walk away. Alternatively, you can get a taxi, which will take you to the hotel within 30min to 1h with a one-way taxi fare ranging between $50 and $70, depending on traffic conditions.
What sort of activities will I be able to enjoy at the Freehand Los Angeles hotel?
The hotel organizes weekly music events such as Vibe & Tings, which features Jamaican and dancehall music every Monday from 6:00 pm at the Rooftop and Sunday afternoon music sessions with the hotel’s resident DJ. If you are looking for some exercise, you can join the Yoga Sculpt with The Main Barre class, which is on every Saturday at 11:30 am on the Rooftop. For drink specials, head to Natural Wine Wednesdays or Happy Hour at Rudolph’s from 4:00 pm every Wednesday.
What are the parking fees at the Freehand Los Angeles hotel?
If you are looking at driving to the hotel and prefer parking on-site, you can make use of the valet parking service, which costs $49.50 per night and includes in-and-out privileges. Alternatively, there is a parking garage located next door at 808 S Olive St where you can self-park for a more economical nightly rate; however, this option does not include multiple entries.
What are my options if I want to bring my pet with me to the Freehand Los Angeles hotel?
Pets are welcome to stay with you and there are no restrictions as to their size or weight. A pet fee of $50 applies per stay and per pet and upon arrival, the staff will be happy to give you information on all dog parks in the area, as well as pet friendly services.
How can I make sure my luggage is safe if I stay in a shared room at the Freehand Los Angeles hotel?
If you are looking at sharing a room, you will be assigned on arrival a bunk bed and your very own corresponding locker, which is located inside the room. Please note that you need to bring your own padlock to lock it; however, you can also purchase one from reception if needed.
How can I plan an event at the Freehand Los Angeles hotel?
The hotel has 7 different spaces that can be used to organize an event, with a maximum capacity of 96 guests in the one space. Whether you’re organizing a business or social event, catering can be provided through the Special Events Menu, which offers brunch, lunch and dinner options, as well as a cocktail reception choice. The hotel’s staff will help you organize all the details of your event, which will be tailored as per your preferences.(Prices checked 10/07/19).
Where is Freehand Los Angeles located?
Freehand Los Angeles is located at 416 West 8th Street in Downtown, 5,5 km from the centre of Los Angeles. Los Angeles Public Library is the closest landmark to Freehand Los Angeles.
When is check-in time and check-out time at Freehand Los Angeles?
Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at Freehand Los Angeles.
Does Freehand Los Angeles offer free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Freehand Los Angeles offers free Wi-Fi.
How far is Freehand Los Angeles from the airport?
Freehand Los Angeles is 15,3 km from Hawthorne. Freehand Los Angeles is 18,1 km from Los Angeles.
Does Freehand Los Angeles have a pool?
Yes, Freehand Los Angeles has a pool on-site.
How does KAYAK find such great Freehand Los Angeles hotel deals?
KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Freehand Los Angeles in Los Angeles and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Freehand Los Angeles and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Freehand Los Angeles.

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