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1236 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

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80%Overall Rating

From 151 ratings
  • 80%Character
  • 79%Security
  • 75%Location
  • 84%Staff
  • 83%Atmosphere
  • 77%Cleanliness

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63%

Internet super slow, useless for booking a flight. Staff were great particularly davina and chandler who ran lots of great activities which made for a fun night life. The Saturday limo ride was a standout. Downside: I got a lot of stuff stolen. Obviously I locked up the important things in the tiny locker but who expects half their toiletries and make up to disappear (including a roll on deodorant which is just gross)? So I ended up leaving early just to stop losing things. Vibe was great though

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


77%

Excellent value for money, so cheap with no hidden extras. Great place if you are on a tight budget. Bit far up from the main strip but 24 hour bus passes are cheap and easy so its not a problem. All staff were friendly, in particular the English girl at reception! Had our own room (this means a 6 bed dorm and en suite to yourself) and it was clean with lockers. Book in advance if you're going at the weekend!

  • Globetrotter
  • 01 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (35 reviews)


50%

I had a room to myself. The place is between the old and new strip. It is a little rough. Suggest you secure all your items before leaving the room especially if in a dorm room. The room did have a strange smell, I think to a particular cleaning product that is used. The room was OK clean but can be better.

  • Globetrotter
  • 01 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 41+
  • (34 reviews)


77%

Hostel with all amenities and they are located on the stip, however you will need to take a bus into the city to see the strip which is that cheap. However they are close to food options and staff are happy to help with questions. Not a great hostel but one to book if you need a nights sleep on a budget. Cleanliness was a slight issue, particularly in the bathroom.

  • Globetrotter
  • 30 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 18-24
  • (27 reviews)


87%

Activities organized by were good, staff were friendly and rooms were clean. WIFI only works near common room, it is little away from the strip, but good value for money.

  • Globetrotter
  • 29 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Male, 25-30
  • (21 reviews)


77%

good place to stay in Vegas. Enjoyed it!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 31-40
  • (3 reviews)


33%

They carge you too much at the arrival if you book with hostelworld


77%

If you like party Hostels there is no better place. Social activities are held every night making it the easiest Hostel to meet new people I have stayed at on my 3 months travel of America. So if you're in a party mood, there is no better place. However if you need a quiet night to recover from Vegas, you are not gonna get it. The outside social/smoking area is surrounded by the rooms. Music and chat go on until the early hours. No early nights.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
We love to party here but we do try and be respectful of guests past social hours. We lock up our outside music speakers at 1am and most of our evening tours leave the guests out around Vegas having a good time! I'm glad you found our atmosphere great on your travels. Safe trip!

77%

Good place with lots of good friends to be made.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Mexico
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Glad you enjoyed it - we have guests from all over the world so it's an amazing place to meet new friends and travel contacts. Have a safe trip!

93%

The first things I want to say is the pancake is really NICE! XD Overall, the hostel is great! The dorm is clean and location is not far from strips and Fremont downtown( usually I travel using the bus since I bought 3 days pass from RTC bus). The only things I would like to mention is we can't online in our own room. We have to walk to the dining are which usually crowd with people especially early in the morning where people having their breakfast.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 22 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Male, 18-24
  • (11 reviews)


87%

Travelled alone to Vegas. As soon I walked into the communal garden area the party began... Loads of cool people. Crazy nights, and chilled days by the pool of a local casino. Do it

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
I'm so happy you met and got to hang with us and our cool crowd! We situate our common areas in a way so that it's easy to meet new friends and travelers as soon as you get in. I'm glad you had an amazing time here with us and I hope you come back soon to see us again :) !

93%

The perfect hostel, if you`re looking for fun and party in Vegas. Hostel staff organize activities every night where you`ll meet lots of other travellers - lots of fun! Hostel is located at the north end of the Strip, so you`ll have to take a bus to get to the other end of the Strip. However, you can walk easily downtown (Fremont Street) from the hostel.

Owner Comment (Show)
Makes us happy that you had a great time here! It's great when people enjoy our activities that we have to show people around the city. Enjoy the rest of your trip and come back soon!

90%

Good location, a 20 minute walk to the strip. Friendly staff. Clean. Honest quality/value ratio.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 20 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • All Male Group, 18-24
  • (11 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
I'm glad you enjoyed our great location and staff Andrea, we always strive to be the best! Safe travels

90%

As an older guy (52) just looking for a cheap place to stay as my flight arrived at 9:30 PM and I had to leave by 7 AM the next day, I was mainly looking for a cheap bed. I booked a private for about $20. A great value in a good location. The doors were all painted in the flag of a different country and the bathrooms had splashes of color reminiscent of Jackson Pollock. I would definitely stay there again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi - glad you enjoyed our rooms and our funky decor! Come back and party with us soon for sure

43%

Be polite with the Guests. The staff members have to be more friendly. They charged 25 USD for saturday night trip and when asked about -how to go back to hostetl, after midnight from Las vegas strip distsrict, the staff shouted/screamed saying that- it was one way, though they charged 25$.

Owner Comment (Show)
We have offered in the past to have the limo to come out for another hour but none of the guests want to pay an additional $25 for the limo ride home and we take into consideration peoples budgets - some of the group walk back or take a taxi for $5 between a few. This is the same as most hostels in big cities. This is also advertised on the activity sheet so it shouldn't be a surprise at the end of the night. Everyone has an amazing time on our Saturday night tours and we love to take you out to show you Vegas nightlife

73%

Very attractive prices, I had a 6-bed dorm and we had our own bathroom, which was cleaned every day. I was travelling solo and it was the perfect decision to meet up with people for hanging out and partying in Vegas. The courtyard area was fun to drink, relax and socialize, however it's very much a party hostel, which was fine for me. If you mind loud music, people and drinking don't stay there. Only downside: Staff was rude and sometimes also drunk due to partying. No work ethic. Unacceptable

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Austria
  • Male, 25-30
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Glad you enjoyed our clean dorms and party lifestyle here! Our staff are travelers who love to lead tours and show you a great time during your stay here but we always get up in the morning and do our job so that the hostel carries on to run smoothly so everyone can have a great time

60%

sorry I thought the hostel was closer to the casinos the area looked a bit unsafe, so I did not stay there

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Mexico
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi - we're in a great location in between the casinos and downtown Fremont street. The area is very safe - and you can always catch the 24 hour bus to the casinos if you don't fancy walking

90%

I recomend. I really liked the hostel the atmosphere is great the Chandler is so fanny.. I loved the pancakes in the morning

Owner Comment (Show)
Glad you enjoyed our time here with us! The pancakes are the best...om nom nom!

80%

It's a good hostel. Technically it's on the strip, just quite a ways down from all the big name casinos and hotels. If you're looking for a place to party and meet people, you've come to the right place. If you're looking for a cheap place to get a good night's sleep, you've come to the wrong place. Staff was awesome.

Owner Comment (Show)
Hey - glad you enjoyed our Vegas party atmosphere - all the staff here love to party and go out with you guys and show you the coolest places. Come back and party with us soon!

60%

Sorry to say, but i didnt enjoy my stay at this hostel at all. We had some bad experience with our room mates so that we actually had to change the rooms. The beds are old and awful, the facilities are bad too. Its cheap but not worth the money. Sorry.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
I'm sorry you didn't enjoy your stay here with us Ingo! On the norm we get great people here for roommates who you can experience all the awesomeness Vegas has to offer...sadly sometimes as it is with all hostels there's a chance you might be in a room with someone who you don't get along with. Our facilities are rated highly by other travellers who come and stay here - sorry that you didn't get the full experience of Vegas but we hope to see you back again some time - safe travels!

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