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HI-Baltimore Reviews

17 West Mulberry Street, Baltimore, USA

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Reviews of HI-Baltimore

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73%

Good hostel, in a good location and the staff were very helpful, would recoment staying here.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Wales
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


96%

it was good. I stayed there becuase I had to take morning flight at BWI. so, I didn't expect that much. however, the hostel was really good. free pancake breakfast and internet and laundry service were the best. :D

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

You can prepare pancakes for yourself in the morning :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Czech Republic
  • Male 25-30
  • (8 reviews)


100%

I wish I'd had more time to stay here. It was clean, quiet, staff were very helpful and courteous. Would stay again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

The safest I have ever felt in a hostel, pin codes for front door and bedroom doors, and a firm rule of not letting anyone through the front door. Shower room in bedroom could use an extractor fan as the mould and mildew have turned the ceiling tiles black which wasn't very pleasant, over all very clean. Main grievance was the incredibly irritating flashing lights in the bedroom! I don't know what they do but I had one plugged in either side of my bed and the proved very annoying at night!

  • Globetrotter
  • 04 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Female 18-24
  • (22 reviews)


96%

The best hostel I've ever stayed at.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Lebanon
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


86%

The hostel is in downtown and really close to the bus stop of free charme city cruser. each dormroom can only be entered with a code, that`s what me felt really safe. downstairs was a tv and one computer with free internet - but for those, who bring their own laptop, there is free wifi.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (2 reviews)


96%

Fantastic Hostel in Baltimore, hostel is in a beautifully renovated brownstone, with gorgeous wood floors. The location is excellent, cllose to the Harbor, Fells Point, Federal Hill, Walters Museum, Peabody Institute, etc. Staff is superb. Hostel is very clean and rooms very spacious. Kitchen is large and well stocked with cooking items. Several restaurants close by and an excellent but pricey Grocery store.


83%

Free breakfast is good. Smallish hostel. Relatively quiet. Individual reading lights are handy.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 23 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 31-40
  • (11 reviews)


93%

Nice Hostel,all the staff members are excellent,would recommend it to any one who wants to spent a nice relaxing time in the city.Well equipped kitchen as well.Nice atmosphere.Clean as well.Thanks Baltimore hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 31-40
  • (4 reviews)


86%

Everyone was really nice and helpful--no complaints here!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


80%

The hostel is located in a really safe Baltimore neighbourhood, I walked at 5 am towards Penn Station and I had no problem. Dormitories are spacious and clean; in room #2 we had the bathroom inside the dormitory, it was really comfortable. The staff is definitely friendly and helpful, it is also possible to cook free pancakes for breakfast. The hostel is built inside an historic building and there are also 19th century interior decors, it's a bit weird but cool. I would recommend it to anyone.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Sep 2011
  • ARAGORN_II
  • Italy
  • Male 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


93%

Good hostel with helpful staff, although a little quiet

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

Beautiful building and very helpful staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 41+
  • (3 reviews)


56%

Worst of the hostels I`ve ever been too. Not awful, but rather unpleasant one.

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your review! Comments and feedback are the best way for us to know how to improve our operations. I am so sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your stay with us. What would you have liked to see in the hostel to have made your experience better? We have just had a staff change and have a brand new, enthusiastic staff working at the hostel. Hopefully, the next time you stay with us, you will have a great experience!--Kind Regards, Lydia, HI-Baltimore GM

73%

average place needs more action in this sad city!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


86%

I enjoyed this hostel. While it was a lot bigger than the hostels I've previously stayed at, I was still able to get to know some interesting people. Pancake breakfasts were amazing. I liked the location near the Basilica and the Pratt Free Library. Overall a good experience, would definitely recommend!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


96%

A brilliant hostel. We had an extremely great stay. Brilliant location.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 23 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 25-30
  • (12 reviews)


93%

Really nice place + staff are amazing. Loved my stay here.


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  • 87%Character
  • 92%Security
  • 89%Location
  • 90%Staff
  • 77%Fun
  • 86%Cleanliness

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  • 27 Jan 2012 (73%)
  • Good hostel, in a good location and the staff were very helpful, would recoment staying here.
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