My third stay here. Always great. Thank you Kelvin, Juliana and Alejo. You guys are the best. My third stay here. Always great. Thank you Kelvin, Juliana and Alejo. You guys are the best. ...Close

Patrick, USA | Male 25-30 | 10th October 2009

The location is great, the staff are friendly and helpful and the Sunday BBQ is great value. But be warned. This is hostel life at its most student-esque. Expect your food to go missing, piles of unwashed plates, wasters passed out on sofas and an owner who asks if you liked Bogota, ridicules you for saying yes and then (along with his drinking buddy Tim who owns The Plantation House) laughs himself stupid over you being violently mugged. Great first impression.The location is great, the staff are friendly and helpful and the Sunday BBQ is great value. But be warned. This is hostel life at its most student-esque. Expect your food to go missing, piles of unwashed plates, wasters passed out on sofas and an owner who asks if you liked Bogota, ridicules you for saying yes and then (along with his drinking buddy Tim who owns The Plantation House) laughs himself stupid over you being violently mugged. Great first impression....Close

merrimus7518, Australia | Couple 31-40 | 05th October 2009

Status: Novice Nomad

Total reviews: merrimus7518 has left 8

1. Buena Vista Hostal, Arequipa63%
2. El Balcon Dorado, Lima87%
3. Hostal de Turistas Chaska, Machu Pic67%
4. Kaissara Hostel Trindade, Paraty57%
5. Destino Nómada, Bogota93%
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We booked a twin en suite when we arrived we were told they didnt have what we had booked they dont even do en suiteWe booked a twin en suite when we arrived we were told they didnt have what we had booked they dont even do en suite...Close

Steven, England | Group 25-30 | 01st September 2009

nice, clean, well run hostel, very near to the metro station and a short walk to the nightlife/restaurant zone.nice, clean, well run hostel, very near to the metro station and a short walk to the nightlife/restaurant zone....Close

lonesomeguitar, England | Male 18-24 | 29th August 2009

Status: Globetrotter

Total reviews: lonesomeguitar has left 21

1. Southern Comfort Hostels, Cusco77%
2. Nasca Trails Hostel, Nazca63%
3. Arequipay Backpackers House, Arequip80%
4. The South Beach Hostel, Miami70%
5. Barranco's Backpackers Inn, Lima93%
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excellent location, the staff are very nice person,can improve in a little things but gennerally is a excellent option for spend some days in medellinexcellent location, the staff are very nice person,can improve in a little things but gennerally is a excellent option for spend some days in medellin...Close

julpa275045, Colombia |   | 23rd August 2009

Loved staying here! It was like staying in a friends house! Staff are lovely and extremely helpful! Great hangover BBQ on Sundays!Loved staying here! It was like staying in a friends house! Staff are lovely and extremely helpful! Great hangover BBQ on Sundays!...Close

susanburke704666, Ireland | Female 25-30 | 22nd August 2009

Status: Novice Nomad

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1. Managua Backpackers Inn, Managua87%
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The owner and staff make this a welcoming place. It works well socially and is close to Medellin's night life and the Metro. The only negative was that there was one burglary from the hostel and two armed robberies of guests near the hostel. I was told that this was exceptional.The owner and staff make this a welcoming place. It works well socially and is close to Medellin's night life and the Metro. The only negative was that there was one burglary from the hostel and two armed robberies of guests near the hostel. I was told that this was exceptional....Close

Ronald, Australia | Male 41+ | 26th July 2009

I liked the quiet, safe neighborhood, and the hostel was very quiet yet still social. Zona Rosa is an easy daytime walk or $2 night cab ride. The downside is that renovations were being done, but I never saw anyone working - in 2 hours they could get lights in all showers to make them available (needed!), have all sinks working, seats on toilets. Fans are needed in rooms. Staff is great, and nice areas to hang out with other travelers. Nice place and I would probably stay there again.I liked the quiet, safe neighborhood, and the hostel was very quiet yet still social. Zona Rosa is an easy daytime walk or $2 night cab ride. The downside is that renovations were being done, but I never saw anyone working - in 2 hours they could get lights in all showers to make them available (needed!), have all sinks working, seats on toilets. Fans are needed in rooms. Staff is great, and nice areas to hang out with other travelers. Nice place and I would probably stay there again....Close

pcvoss3495, USA | Male 31-40 | 19th July 2009

Status: Novice Nomad

Total reviews: pcvoss3495 has left 4

1. Tucano House Backpackers, Florianopo93%
2. Hostel Natura, Foz do Iguacu83%
3. Loki Backpackers La Paz, La Paz93%
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I'm not sure why this place is rated soooo high. It's definitely a party hostel... but is lacking in other areas. There aren't enough showers... or lockers. The worst was the renovations that were going on during my stay... early in the morning right outside my room (saws, drills, hammering). Would have been nice to get a discount or something for that.I'm not sure why this place is rated soooo high. It's definitely a party hostel... but is lacking in other areas. There aren't enough showers... or lockers. The worst was the renovations that were going on during my stay... early in the morning right outside my room (saws, drills, hammering). Would have been nice to get a discount or something for that....Close

Melissa, USA | Couple 25-30 | 26th June 2009

Excellent stuff, Kelvin's usually on hand and is an absolute gem. 10 minutes' walk or so to the bars of the Zona Rosa, 5 minutes' to the supermarket, and just around the corner from the Pitstop if you have mates staying there. Currently refurbishing some parts, but this doesn't intrude much. Great TV lounge, though could maybe do with one or two more communal bathrooms.Excellent stuff, Kelvin's usually on hand and is an absolute gem. 10 minutes' walk or so to the bars of the Zona Rosa, 5 minutes' to the supermarket, and just around the corner from the Pitstop if you have mates staying there. Currently refurbishing some parts, but this doesn't intrude much. Great TV lounge, though could maybe do with one or two more communal bathrooms....Close

Patrick, England | Male 25-30 | 17th June 2009