Freehand Los Angeles

Set in a storied 1924 building in Downtown, this hip hotel is an 8-minute walk from the nearest metro station, and 1 mile from sports and events at the Staples Center.

Funky mixed and female-only dorms sleep up to 8 guests, and offer en suite bathrooms. All have free Wi-Fi, lockers, and bunk beds with privacy screens. Private rooms offer flat-screen TVs and sitting areas; suites add separate living rooms. Room service is available.

Continental breakfast is free. Other amenities include a modern American/Israeli restaurant, a chic cocktail bar and a TV lounge, plus a rooftop pool and a buzzy bar. Coin-operated laundry facilities are available.