The Varden · A Self-Service Micro Hotel

110-130 ft² · 10-12 m²

Tiny in size, big on convenience!

The Varden is a boutique micro-studio hotel. All rooms are intentionally compact and designed for efficiency.

Layouts vary slightly, but the vibe and essentials are consistent: full-size bed, private bathroom, kitchenette, TV, free Wi-Fi and parking.

Near Pine Ave and the East Village; walk to the Convention Center, Aquarium, and The Pike. Plenty of restaurants, bars, and cafés nearby.
The space
The Varden is a historic 35-room hotel (1929) in downtown Long Beach. Local lore says a wealthy admirer built it for legendary circus performer Dolly Varden.

Freshly renovated, it blends heritage with modern comforts: rain showers, low-flow toilets, designer furnishings, and free Wi-Fi. Each compact room features a full-size (double) bed with a memory-foam topper and quality linens.

• The building is 3 floors, no elevator.

• Parking: first-come, first-served and not guaranteed; 1 car per reservation.

• Street parking: available but competitive at night, always check street-sweeping signs to avoid tickets.

• Extra option: a public garage is a short walk away, $12 for 24 hours for an additional vehicle.
Other things to note
This is a micro hotel. Rooms range between 110-130 ft² ·or 10-12 m².

Before arrival, the lead guest must complete our virtual check-in form (ID verification with selfie and a signed rental agreement).

If you park on the street, please follow posted signs, painted curbs, and meters to avoid tickets.

For full transparency: you may hear normal city sounds—neighbors (footsteps, voices, TV/music) and daytime construction.

Light-sensitive? Consider a travel blackout curtain; rooms have horizontal blinds.
-Please be advised that we ask all guests to complete our secure, online guest verification portal after your reservation is created. Similar to hotel requirements, we ask that guests provide a copy of their government Issued ID and matching selfie. These measures are used to prevent fraudulent reservations, for identity verification and for the safety of all guests and homes. We take data security very seriously. All information entered into this form is encrypted and transmitted securely over SSL.

- The required online check-in (including ID verification and signed rental agreement) must be completed no later than 24 hours before arrival. Reservations made within 24 hours of check-in must complete the process within 1 hour of booking. Failure to complete the required verification by the applicable deadline will prevent check-in and may result in cancellation in accordance with the reservation`s cancellation policy.

- Since this is a hotel, you are surrounded by neighbors. Please be respectful and keep the noise level low.

- We make every effort to make sure your stay is as enjoyable as possible. However, it is possible that you may smell cooking, animals, cannabis or other scents within the building. Since this is beyond our control, no refunds will be issued for this circumstance. Please note that cannabis is legal in California, however it is still forbidden within this listing.

- Absolutely no parties, events or gatherings without the host`s prior consent. No more than 2 people are allowed inside the unit at any time. We charge $100 per person, per booked night for any additional guest that is not included on the reservation.

- Please treat the property kindly and clean up after yourself. We do ask that try to keep the space in similar condition to which you found it. Our cleaning fees are based on the expectation that guests do some general tidying up before their departure. In the event that the housekeeper discovers an unreasonable mess, an excess cleaning fee in the amount of $150 will be charged to the guest.

- Our cleaners are very busy with multiple turnovers each day. We will charge $20 for each 20 minutes, to our guests that check-out late without prior approval.

- For reservations longer than 10 days, one mid-stay cleaning is required for every week of your reservation. We will send you a separate request for payment of the additional cleaning fee(s) after your reservation has been made. This will be invoiced at the same rate as the cleaning fee associated with your reservation. If you prefer a specific date or time, we will do our best to accommodate you based around our cleaning schedule.

- Please be mindful of bed sheets and towels. Makeup/foundation, face medications/creams, and tanning products will stain and/or bleach linens/towels. Please use grey washcloths to remove makeup and white washcloths for bleaching products. Housekeeping will wash all laundry. Unsalvageable linens/bath towels will be charged to the guest.

- No smoking, vaping or e-cigarettes allowed in/on the property. Please feel free to partake in these activities on the sidewalk off of the property.

- Accidents happen. If you do happen to stain or break something during your stay, please notify us immediately. We almost always have guests checking in and out on the same day. By notifying us in advance of any damages, we will be able to make sure the room is in proper order for the following guest.

- Lost or unreturned keys will result in a $250 fine to cover door lock replacement.

- Quiet hours are from 9pm to 9am. However, regardless of the time, please keep noise to a minimum and be respectful of our neighbors.

- Sometimes unexpected events can interrupt travel plans. We strongly recommend purchasing CFAR travel insurance.

- ***The host/owner is not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while on the premises or its facilities. The homeowner is not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite to use the premise.***