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Bon Paul & Sharky's Hostel Reviews

816 Haywood Road, Asheville, USA

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90%

I felt safe here, had fun talking with guests. I liked that I could use their stove/oven and refrigerator- that rocked! They also had internet. The only hiccup was that when using the hostel's own website to try to book, I had no response. Glad for hostelworld. Finally the manager emailed me on the day I arrived, saying he had been away. But there were at least 4 other staff members there when I arrived, and none answered my prior voicemails or emails. I asked about heat. It was warm enough.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
I do apologize for my delay in response while out of town. Moving forward we will make sure that ALL staff check/respond to email inquiries, phone calls, etc. Thanks much for staying with us. Come back anytime!

93%

We really had a great time. We were in the Cottage out back. Really cozy and had everything at our disposal. Nice bars close by and great food. If you have a car it's great. If you don't, it's a ways to actually get into downtown. But, for the money, you can't beat it. Nice people. Will stay again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


93%

A very cozy environment!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Colombia
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


86%

No complaints, was comfortable and close to everything I wanted to see, located is historic downtown Asheville but a two minutes drive from modern downtown. Staff was friendly, gave me a tour and directions to to my location. Security was good. Clean. Hot tub if you are there in the summer.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


96%

Had a difficult time rinsing out my private parts in the shower because it was basically just a mist coming down from the shower head.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Our apologies for the low flow shower head. In our effort to be as "green" and sustainable as possible, we've installed a number of energy saving features; one of them being the new shower heads. We will address the issue in an attempt to make everyone's stay as enjoyable as possible, while minimizing our impact on our planet. THX - BPS

93%

I had a truly fabulous time!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


90%

Wicked hostel! Heaps friendly, loads to do, easy to get downtown and good price. Would stay again for sure. Cheers lads!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


86%

Staff was excellent. Very friendly and willing to share information about the area. It was a little pricey for a hostel, but we enjoyed our stay very much. Asheville is great!


76%

nice place to stay...loved asheville!


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