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Atlanta International Hostel Reviews

223 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

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66%Overall Rating

From 50 ratings
  • 70%Character
  • 66%Security
  • 75%Location
  • 68%Staff
  • 64%Atmosphere
  • 54%Cleanliness

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77%

I was unable to book direct with the hotel so I had to pay additional costs via a third party site. Also, when arriving at the hostel, I was unaware they had restricted check in times and I was made to feel guilty about it when it mentions nothing about this on the website. However, the hostel had a lot of character and I was impressed by the bathroom facilities and the quietness of the hostel. I enjoyed my stay, I would advise the hostel to make clear when check in times are.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


77%

good place

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


33%

Worst Hostel Ever.. Bad staff working in a dirt place. The bed are uncomfortable, the bathrooms are dirt, and the internet (that you have to pay $5 extras to use) sucks really bad.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


97%

I thought that the staff at Atlanta International Hostel were very nice and willing to get to know there clients. This made for a much more enjoyable place to stay knowing that you can chat with both other clients and staff. The staff were also good to hand out advice on good places to eat etc.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


47%

I've been in better places for less money. It was a just one night.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Mexico
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


67%

We chose this hostel because it was advertised that there was parking. When we got there, the staff notified us that there was no longer parking and we would have to find our own. So at 2am we were looking for parking, as no suggestions were made as to where there was parking by any of the staff. Hint, the next street over has free parking in a safe looking environment. Other than that, it was cold but good and we had to crawl into the tub and bend backwards to wash our hair:)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)

Owner Comment (Show)
Rachel, Not sure if you are aware of not that our Hostel closes at 12 midnight, I am glad that you were able to wake my staff at 2 am in the morning, as this is a very unusual time to check in after we had been closed for 2 hours. So I am glad that we were able to accomodate you. As for finding parking at 2am it is almost impossible, we are a small family business and only have a certain amount of parking permits, by that time of the morning, I am sure all of the permits and spaces were taken. As far as crawling into the tub and bend backwards to wash your hair, this is quite unusual, we have 11 bathrooms in the house and they are all equipped with showers. Hopefully you will visit us again, and will arrive during office hours in which case we would give you a tour of our house and the area, in which case you would have felt more comfortable. Thanking you for your comments.

77%

Decent place to stay. No locks on the dorm doors, some lockers available in hallways. Wifi isn't free, which is well below standard in hostels these days, and a shame. Gave my wifi dollars to Starbucks instead and got a bonus coffee. ;)


73%

The bathrooms and mattresses need an upgrade.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


27%

This hostel was awful and the worst I ever spend a night in. The rooms are dirty, the shutters broken, the bathroom was a mess. I don't want to talk about the area this hostel is in. Staff was unfriendly and snippy. By the way: The hostel has office hours and is closed from noon till 5pm. Arriving in this time period means the staff won't let you in or just to put your baggage in another dirty room. Breakfast was old bread with grape jelly, tea or coffee.. It doesn't give value for money at all.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


77%

overall I had good stay over here, television, big diner table, friendly people, staffs are helpful, hot water in bathroom, near train station and restaurants. the flaw is bed mattress looks old and bunkbed feels shaky.


57%

The hostel it self is old. So faciliies are generally old, especially beds (I've ne er seen like these old beds before in a hostel) Also it was a little bit funny that you need to pay $5 to use WiFi. Location is not bad to travel. Since the city itslf is small, you can go to most of the tourist's spots on foot with taking several rests. Also you can find a grocery and pharmacy near about 5min on foot.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 22 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (10 reviews)


77%

Room was quite big and had an ensuite and a balcony. Cleanliness could've been better, but it was alright. No lockers in the rooms, but they were free to use, you just have to have your own lock. There's a common area downstairs including tv, 2 couches and a table. Location is good, the area is pretty nice and the subway station is less than 10 minutes away on foot. The owner Suzie was super nice :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


70%

Average, nothing special. Fairly clean, adequate breakfast, had to pay for Internt...nothing too exciting.


80%

The staff was very friendly, and I was pleasantly surprised at just how close it is to central locations in Atlanta. The beds aren\'t particularly great, but for a hostel they\'re pretty average. Quite pleased with my choice.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


87%

Decent location, easy to find from airport. Nice layout inside for hostel. Security lockers available if you bring your own padlock. Owner was good to chat to.


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