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HI-Montréal Reviews

1030 Mackay Street, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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88%Overall Rating

From 60 ratings
  • 84%Character
  • 86%Security
  • 89%Location
  • 93%Staff
  • 88%Atmosphere
  • 85%Cleanliness

The following reviews were submitted by customers who booked in the last 6 months.

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  • Avid Traveller: 10-20 Reviews Added
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100%

Beautiful hostel with a red roof. Nice and awesome service. The bar is pretty cool as well.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Female, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


90%

The rooms were very clean! Staff were very friendly and helpful, they had a great knowledge of the city!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Female, 18-24
  • (5 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
We just love our city so we like to show it off ;) !! Bon Voyage, Nicolas, hostel manager

80%

It was a clean and efficient place. The room was very clean, but the air was a bit stuffy as the windows were tighly shut. The fan or the central air control was on. When stepping outside, one or two meters from the entrance, I often saw people stand there smoking.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Bonjour, I fully agree that the smoking in front of the hostel can be annoying, despite the efforts we put on having designated areas for smokers... I guess we'll have to double the efforts in that regards, such as big signs!! I'm happy you enjoyed your stay with us though! :) Bon Voyage, Nic, hostel manager

100%

Next to Crescent street, one part of Montreal's bar scene, this hostel does provide the advantage of going out without going far. Also, the Montreal Metro will get you where you need to be, so no worries on transportation and touristy things. Hi-Hostel offers some cool perks on different days/nights, and the staff is ready to help you with whatever sightseeing, shopping or bar crawling you want to be doing. In all, very good hostel.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 06 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 18-24
  • (12 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for the feedbacks.... The best description of the hostel we could hope for! :) Bon Voyage, Nicolas, hostel manager

87%

It would have been nice if breakfast was included in the price as in other HI-hostels.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hello Laura, Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedbacks online!! As for the breakfast, there might have been a miscommunication since we do offer basic goods for breakfast such as coffee, oatmeal, pancake mix!! We also have a hostel Cafe that offers nice menu breakfast that you have to pay for, and which might have caused the confusion! In all cases, I'll pass along the message to all staff to better explain the formula! Bon Voyage, Travel Safe, Nic, hostel manager

67%

Good location. 3 minutes walk from nearest metro station 5 minitus walk to st.Catheline

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Thailand
  • Female, 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


93%

Good location and friendly staff. Kitchen and bar in the basement whch wire nice and sociable, there's a program of activites as well, pubcrawls walks and so on. One restroom/shower in a ten-bed female dorm was not enough, would've been great if there were a couple extra on each floor.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 27 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Female, 18-24
  • (12 reviews)


90%

I had an amazing time!!! Everyone was so kind and really helped me get where I wanted to go. Great staff, location and good price. I also was bumped up to my own room!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
The pleasure was for us! Thanks for leaving your feedback and... Bon Voyage! Nic, hostel manager

87%

Friendly and helpful staff, ideal location, exceptionally clean. I would prefer if breakfast was available until later, and I would have liked to see a bit more character (for example, more colour and more creative decor like wall murals would have really made my stay more exciting and welcoming). But overall, great! I'll probably be back!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • All Male Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Bonjour, Good your are saying so since it's the exact kind of renovation we're starting now, getting ourselves ready for the high season!. As we're repainting the entire building, we have hired local artists to give that Montreal«je ne sais quoi» to the hostel. I bet we'll be impressing you next time come visit! ;) Bon voyage, Nic, hostel manager

100%

Wonderful experience there~

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)


100%

The best hostel! Nice room, nice kitchen, good price, near subway (200m),

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Japan
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Your forgot to add : GREAT GUESTS!!! :) Cheers! Nic, hostel manager

87%

Very good. Especially if you need any other information about tours around the city, the staff always know how to help you anytime. Great attention.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


87%

Had a fantastic time at this hostel. Staff were amazing, mostly native Montrealers so they had a fantastic knowledge of the city. The downstairs cafe/bar was also awesome, so easy to meet other travelers. Was a bit disappointed some activities were cancelled.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 18-24
  • (7 reviews)


83%

I liked the bar and atmosphere.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)




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