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Freehand Los Angeles

416 West 8th Street | Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA 90014, US
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Highlights
Front desk [24-hour]
Great for activities
Located in heart of Los Angeles
Excellent room comfort & quality
Most popular facilities
Wheelchair accessible
Coffee shop
24-Hour Front Desk
Pets allowed (charges may apply)
Air conditioning in public area
Free Wi-Fi

Freehand Los Angeles - Los Angeles

Located 2625 feet from LA Live in Downtown Los Angeles, the Freehand Los Angeles features a rooftop pool & bar with 360-degree views of the city. Guests can also enjoy a meal at The Exchange Restaurant & take advantage of the complimentary WiFi throughout the property. Private rooms offer a flat-screen 49" cable TV and a work desk.

Many offer city views and seats by the window. Shared rooms offer bunk beds with sheets, a shared private bathroom, and a locker(locks not provided). The Exchange Restaurant offers Israeli cuisine in a setting that pays homage to the old Owl Pharmacy that used to inhabit the building.

The property also features the lobby bar, Rudolphs, and Cafe Integral, which offers coffee in the mornings. You will find a 24-hour front desk and a fitness center. Los Angeles Convention Center is 5 minutes' drive away, while Pershing Square is 3 minutes' drive away.

Microsoft Theater is 2953 feet from Freehand Los Angeles, while Staples Center is 0.6 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Los Angeles International Airport, 11 mi away.

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Rooms Types
Bed in Quad room in Freehand Los Angeles
Room Details
Bed in Quad
1 single bed 25.08m² Type: Bed in Dormitory
Bathtub Hairdryer Ironing facilities Microwave Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft) Walk-in closet Private pool Barbecue Laptop Adapted bath Roll-in shower Infinity Pool Bottle of water Toothbrush Fire extinguisher Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge Free gym access Complimentary access to conference room/business areas Access to private pool

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Bed in Female Quad room in Freehand Los Angeles
Room Details
Bed in Female Quad
1 single bed 25.08m² Type: Bed in Dormitory
Bathtub Hairdryer Ironing facilities Microwave Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft) Walk-in closet Private pool Barbecue Laptop Adapted bath Roll-in shower Infinity Pool Bottle of water Toothbrush Fire extinguisher Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge Free gym access Complimentary access to conference room/business areas Access to private pool

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Bed in Six-Bedroom room in Freehand Los Angeles
Room Details
Bed in Six-Bedroom
1 single bed 30.57m² Type: Bed in Dormitory
Bathtub Hairdryer Ironing facilities Microwave Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft) Walk-in closet Private pool Barbecue Laptop Adapted bath Roll-in shower Infinity Pool Bottle of water Toothbrush Fire extinguisher Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge Free gym access Complimentary access to conference room/business areas Access to private pool

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Bed in Eight-Bedroom room in Freehand Los Angeles
Room Details
Bed in Eight-Bedroom
1 single bed 52.49m² Type: Bed in Dormitory
Bathtub Hairdryer Ironing facilities Free toiletries Microwave Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft) Walk-in closet Private pool Barbecue Laptop Adapted bath Roll-in shower Infinity Pool Bottle of water Toothbrush Fire extinguisher Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge Free gym access Complimentary access to conference room/business areas Access to private pool

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Guest Score and Reviews
8.0 /10

V. good

3468 Reviews

Cleanliness
7.5
Facilities
7.4
Location
8.5
Service
8.0

Mapusao

solo traveller

10.0

The staff in reception are all friendly! The room is comfortable and big. Value for money. Good location-Near restaurant, coffee shops and bus stops.

The hallway and elevator is dark

April 2026

Earlisha

Couple

8.0

The staff was friendly and resourceful.

The property is located right in front of a club and on weekends, it gets pretty loud. Facilities are old like a dormitory.

April 2026

Services & Facilities

Most popular facilities
Wheelchair accessible
Coffee shop
24-Hour Front Desk
Pets allowed (charges may apply)
Air conditioning in public area
Free Wi-Fi
Room Service
Air Conditioning
Hair dryer
More Amenities
Accessibility
Facilities For Disabled Guests Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Activities & Things to do
Game Room
Nightclub/DJ
Fitness Activities
Fitness Center
Food & Drinks
Individually-wrapped Food Options
Bar
Restaurant(s)
Coffee Shop
Food Delivery
Poolside Bar
Happy Hour
General
24-Hour Front Desk
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Elevator
Non-smoking Property
Private Check-in/check-out
Pets Allowed (charges May Apply)
Air Conditioning In Public Area
Heating In Public Area
Non-Smoking Rooms Available
Sanitation Procedures
Free Face Masks
Shared Stationery Such As Printed Menus, Magazines, Pens, And Paper Removed
Daily Disinfection
Physical/social Distancing Guidelines
Protective Screen Or Physical Barriers In Appropriate Areas
Linens, Towels And Laundry Washed In Accordance With Local Authority Guidelines
Hand Sanitizer In Guest Accommodation And Key Areas
Hygiene Certification
Sterilizing Equipment
Professional Cleaning Services
Body Thermometer Available
Staff Trained In Safety Protocol
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Media & Technology
Free Wi-Fi
Room Amenities
Cleaning Products Available
Window
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Air Conditioning
Hair Dryer
Shower
Kitchen
Heating
Smoke Alarms
Fire Extinguishers
Balcony/Terrace
Security
CCTV Security In Common Areas
Safety Chain And/or Latch On Doors Available
24-hour Security
Services and Conveniences
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Daily Housekeeping
Xerox/fax In Business Center
Concierge Services
Invoices
Doorman
Laundry Services
Desk/workspace Available
Convenience Store
Shops On Site
Swimming & Soaking
Indoor Pool
Pool With View
Outdoor Pool
Transportation
Parking Available (charges May Apply)
Valet Parking (charges May Apply)
Parking Available
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Off-Site Parking
Health Services
First Aid Kit Available
Access To Health Care Professionals
Temperature Check For Guests And Staff
Business facilities
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
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Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 15:00
Check-out: before 12:00

Front Desk Hours: 24/7

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 59.40 per day.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed. Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot. Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed. People 12 years old and over stay for US$25 per person per night when using an available extra bed. Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management. Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Property Surroundings

416 West 8th Street | Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA 90014, US

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All Amenities
Accessibility
Facilities For Disabled Guests Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Activities & Things to do
Game Room
Nightclub/DJ
Fitness Activities
Fitness Center
Food & Drinks
Individually-wrapped Food Options
Bar
Restaurant(s)
Coffee Shop
Food Delivery
Poolside Bar
Happy Hour
General
24-Hour Front Desk
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Elevator
Non-smoking Property
Private Check-in/check-out
Pets Allowed (charges May Apply)
Air Conditioning In Public Area
Heating In Public Area
Non-Smoking Rooms Available
Sanitation Procedures
Free Face Masks
Shared Stationery Such As Printed Menus, Magazines, Pens, And Paper Removed
Daily Disinfection
Physical/social Distancing Guidelines
Protective Screen Or Physical Barriers In Appropriate Areas
Linens, Towels And Laundry Washed In Accordance With Local Authority Guidelines
Hand Sanitizer In Guest Accommodation And Key Areas
Hygiene Certification
Sterilizing Equipment
Professional Cleaning Services
Body Thermometer Available
Staff Trained In Safety Protocol
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Media & Technology
Free Wi-Fi
Room Amenities
Cleaning Products Available
Window
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Air Conditioning
Hair Dryer
Shower
Kitchen
Heating
Smoke Alarms
Fire Extinguishers
Balcony/Terrace
Ironing Amenities
Telephone
Kitchenware
Blackout Curtains
Toiletries Provided
Family Rooms
Linens
Security
CCTV Security In Common Areas
Safety Chain And/or Latch On Doors Available
24-hour Security
Services and Conveniences
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Daily Housekeeping
Xerox/fax In Business Center
Concierge Services
Invoices
Doorman
Laundry Services
Desk/workspace Available
Convenience Store
Shops On Site
Swimming & Soaking
Indoor Pool
Pool With View
Outdoor Pool
Transportation
Parking Available (charges May Apply)
Valet Parking (charges May Apply)
Parking Available
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Off-Site Parking
Health Services
First Aid Kit Available
Access To Health Care Professionals
Temperature Check For Guests And Staff
Business facilities
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
All Guest Score and Reviews
8.0 /10

V. good

3468 Reviews

Cleanliness
7.5
Facilities
7.4
Location
8.5
Service
8.0

Mapusao

solo traveller

10.0

The staff in reception are all friendly! The room is comfortable and big. Value for money. Good location-Near restaurant, coffee shops and bus stops.

The hallway and elevator is dark

April 2026

Earlisha

Couple

8.0

The staff was friendly and resourceful.

The property is located right in front of a club and on weekends, it gets pretty loud. Facilities are old like a dormitory.

April 2026

María

group

9.0

The proximity to so many restaurants and shops- walking distance to key spots

No parking and valet service was expensive

April 2026

Sipe94

solo traveller

7.0

Nice and helpful staff ,vefy good location in downtown, everything is very close.

Laddder to upper bed could be better.

April 2026

María L.

Group Traveler

9.0

The proximity to so many restaurants and shops- walking distance to key spots

No parking and valet service was expensive

April 2026

Valerie

Family with young children

7.0

Unfortunately I needed to be downtown for an appt. and although downtown LA is absolutely disgusting, smelling of urine and with feces smeared absolutely everywhere you look, and you must look down or you will step in it, the hotel was a decent price compared to other hotels downtown. It felt nice and safe with a hip vibe. I'm not a very hip person but it was kind of charming with a vintage feel. Staff was friendly, check-in was easy. The room is hip and artsy, comfortable bed, vintage but clean except for carpet.

Did I mention downtown LA is absolutely disgusting? It's I've never seen so much sh** in all my life. and I raised two babies. I walked ten minutes to my appt. and the entire walk wreaked of urine. There are working people and students walking around so it felt sort of safe during the day, but there are also a lot of homeless people, people high on drugs, and people screaming and arguing. While I was at my apartment there was screaming out outside in the streets and constant sirens. I could not wait to get out of there. Once you leave downtown LA is nice, beautiful rocky beaches, clean crisp water, mountains. The best thing about LA is driving away from it. The room was fine, but as usual hotel had carpet. For the love of God I will never understand carpet in the US. This is doesn't really exist in other country for obvious reasons. Carpet is a sponge for bacteria that you can never really clean. So naturally the carpet had stains and always carpet has an odor. I only hope, like smoking, it's a disgusting trend that will go away one day because ew. Imagine walking the streets of LA covered in feces and urine and then walking on that carpet. But most hotels will (mindblowing) also have carpet. I didn't even want to walk on it with socks. Still a better price and otherwise clean compared to the expensive hotels that will also have disgusting sponge floors. That's my honest opinion. I'm not holding back because somebody has to say it. Carpet makes zero sense and yes, I'm bitter about it.

April 2026

Martin

solo traveller

6.0

Very central close to crypto centre, safe enough. nice rooftop vibe. The hotel itself is great. Definitely book if you on a budget

I'm not used to dormitories so very strange for me personally, nothing to do with the hotel The furniture is very outdated using old bunk beds

April 2026

N

Solo Traveler

10.0

Location was peak. Good food all around and shops too

April 2026

Meghan

young couple

9.0

Beautiful and unique building, fairly comfortable bed, big room, nice window seat. Central location.

Somewhat noisy, and blinds didn't entirely block street lights, especially the neon flashing taco truck lights. Also would have preferred no carpeting due to allergies. And surrounding streets sometimes didn't feel very safe.

April 2026

Umeibe

Solo Traveler

3.0

Is in the center of attraction

The money collected online and the one also collected in the property. Till now my balance has not been refunded

April 2026

Allison

Couple

10.0

We loved the room that was large and relaxing, the comfortable bed, the restaurant , the rooftop pool and bar, the friendly and helpful staff, the decor and interior design throughout the hotel, housekeeping, and the nice people we met who were also staying there.

Keep in mind that Uber has the wrong address on there app for the Freehand Hotel so you have to type in the real address or use the Freehand Rooftop Bar address called the Broken Shaker (or a not-so-savvy driver will not find the entrance, they’ll cancel your ride, and you’ll be charged because the driver cancels your ride.

April 2026

Courtney

Couple

7.0

The freehand is one of my favorite staycation spots in DTLA. Beautiful hotel amazing rooftop and location is perfect. My one note of contention in my numerous stays here over the years is the some of the staff need to work on their customer service. In particular there have been more than a couple of the front desk staff that are quite frankly nasty in their demeanor and communication.

April 2026

Llamas

solo traveller

8.0

Location its great and its a cool hotel

I was expecting the room a little better, it feels really old, and homeless people inside the hotel

April 2026

Julie

Solo Traveler

8.0

Location, amenities, luggage storage.

Lock fees for luggage. I had my own lock but I thought the fee was high for those who didn’t.

April 2026

Peggy%20murray

young couple

10.0

Near restaurants

Nothing loved it

April 2026

peggy%20murray

Couple

10.0

Near restaurants

Nothing loved it

April 2026

Debra

Solo Traveler

5.0

Historic. DTLA.

Roommate. She used the bath mat first. No locks for the lockers. Price was $43 for mixed dorm and $96 for all female. What sense does that make? I don't want to share an intimate room with 4 strange men. I don't want to have relations with 4 strange men. Why do they charge extra money a lot of money to preserve your private areas?

April 2026

Ayse

solo traveller

10.0

Great location and the rooftop is a fun place to hang out. The dorm rooms are clean and comfortable beds. Towels are provided. Very clean bathroom

April 2026

Enid

young couple

5.0

Clean room with a comfortable bed, big tv and a fridge. Clean bathroom with a good powerful shower. The rooftop pool was great with good views of the surrounding downtown buildings. The rooftop restaurant was also nice, although a bit expensive compared to other nearby places.

We had a very unsettling experience on our first night, which made us question whether we wanted to continue our stay. As we exited the elevator to return to our room, an individual was lingering in the corridor. He appeared a bit out of it and, as we walked past, he extended his arm and swiped his phone across my partner’s chest. He then threw a straw at an elderly man walking toward the elevator behind us. A few minutes later, someone attempted to open our room door twice. Looking through the door, we saw it was the same man. We immediately called reception who sent security to our room, they came around 10 minutes later. Security instructed us to remain inside and not open the door while they investigated. We were also told that the CCTV cameras did not cover the area where our room door was located. Over the next hour or so, I contacted reception a few times for updates. We requested to move rooms but were informed the hotel was fully booked that night. We had no idea who this man was, and whether he was even staying at the hotel. After phoning reception again for an update, security returned to confirm the individual had left the building and would be removed from the property if he returned, which reassured us. Although the situation was eventually resolved and security staff were reassuring, the experience itself was very frightening. Not knowing why someone was trying to enter our room left us feeling unsafe. We were going to go back out for food that night but didn’t as we felt afraid. It was also a bit disappointing that we had to repeatedly call reception for updates rather than being proactively kept informed. We had no issues during our second night. However, the surrounding area felt quite run down, with a large number of homelessness, and people lingering around the front entrance.

April 2026

Tamya

review category business travellers

10.0

EVERYTHING!! As a broke, single, traveling black female, I have found a safe corner of the nation!! The property is ALWAYS clean, The staff is ALWAYS available and helpful, above and beyond even, and the onsite restaurant/bar features amazing choices, not to mention THE POOL!!

May 2026

Brieuc

young couple

9.0

Great location. I loved the decoration in the hotel that reminded me of the 50s. The tiki bar and the pool at the top is awesome.

I think the bed mattress could have been a bit more firm.

May 2026

Susan

solo traveller

9.0

Nice ambience, good value in quad, and good location.

May 2026

Kalyan

young couple

10.0

Location and clean room

May 2026

Inga

solo traveller

8.0

Even though it’s Downtown I felt quite safe. The walk from the metro station was fine, even after sunset. The guest lounge is very convenient—you can always bring your own food and have dinner there. The staff is excellent.

The rooms are very small and there is a lot of noise. But it is a hostel, so you have to be prepared for that. Earplugs helped me.

May 2026

Valeria

solo traveller

10.0

It was a welcoming environment and everyone was friendly.

Location around the hotel is a little sketchy

May 2026

Ewerton

young couple

4.0

The location is incredible, it falls right in LA heart.

When we got there to check in we barely had any information about the hotel, we did not know where the gym was, check out times etc. We stayed 2 days and we did not have any housekeeping. We wished to have fresh towels and a little cleaning but nobody went to our bedroom. The first day I went to the gym it had so much water on the floor that I felt I was in the swimming pool instead and one of the treadmill was not working. (They are 2 in total)

May 2026

Nafla

solo traveller

1.0

I’ve styled in freehand New York before and it was a private room and the stay was amazing, that’s what encouraged me to try the shared rooms my trust in the hotel, unfortunately was terrible the room smelled like dogs room, wasn’t safe at all i kept waking up the entire night because i was worried, the setting part of the room had a lot of alcohol bottles on the table, someone was drinking until he got super drunk and he was with us in the room , i thought these things are prohibited for shared room for safety purposes, two people were trying to have sex for almost two hours they were in the same bed the girl kept telling him to leave and then he insisted to stay so much talk and giggles, super uncomfortable for us .

Nothing in this location, the horrible experience ruined everything for me

May 2026

Armando

solo traveller

9.0

Convenient. Great location

May 2026

Mo

young couple

9.0

Great value for money. Nice historic building with a lot of LA character on the inside

May 2026

Andrina

young couple

10.0

Great views! Don’t even have to leave the hotel to have fun!

May 2026

Victoria

solo traveller

8.0

Great location, stylish vibes, spacious rooms, beautiful rooftop bar

Large rooms, but almost no shelves to put your stuff. Basically nowhere to put your stuff in the bathroom. I had a street facing room and it was very loud, like louder than NYC.

May 2026

Mohammed

group

5.0

Rooftop view was cool.

Shower cubicle was small and shower pressure wasn’t great.

May 2026

Emanuel

young couple

1.0

Nothing the workers there were very rude. My wife was injured by the hotel elevators. She was walking out, pushing a stroller that had two babies inside of it, and the doors immediately slammed on her and would not let her out. We spoke with the people in the front and there was nothing they were able to do about it. We wrote an incident report and that was that it’s been going on a week already and every time we call to speak with a manager, they say there is no manager available. Worst experience ever and this is definitely getting taken further since there’s nothing they want to do about it and they keep ignoring us.

Nothing the workers there were very rude. My wife was injured by the hotel elevators. She was walking out, pushing a stroller that had two babies inside of it, and the doors immediately slammed on her and would not let her out. We spoke with the people in the front and there was nothing they were able to do about it. We wrote an incident report and that was that it’s been going on a week already and every time we call to speak with a manager, they say there is no manager available. Worst experience ever and this is definitely getting taken further since there’s nothing they want to do about it and they keep ignoring us.

May 2026

Marjory

review category business travellers

10.0

The room was terrific. Staff really helpful. I loved the roof pool. Great location. Really nice room decor. Amazing lobby. I travel a lot and use hostels - this is the best I have ever been in!

Everything was great.

May 2026

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