Minneapolis International Hostel Reviews

I much enjoyed my stay at the hostel. All the three staff I spoke with were very friendly, helpful and willing to share information on transportation, favorite restaurants, renting bikes, etc. Though I was alone and far from home (San Jose, CA), I felt right at home here.

Good, comfortable hostel if traveling through the Twin Cities.

I enjoyed my 2 night stay here immensely. The hostel is in a beautiful home in the Washburn-Fair Oaks Mansion District and is across the street from the incredible collections at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and 2 blocks from the seemingly endless Eat Street district (Nicollet Avenue & adjacent streets). Basically, it's a prime location from which to explore the endless delights of Minneapolis, which I found to be an arts-forward, diverse, & welcoming city that I can't wait to visit again.

The drain in the shower was clogged and there was a big hairball in the bottom of the tub, but otherwise, pleasant stay.

It is a good place to stay.

Hostels do not need to be held up to the standards of a decent hotel. The purpose is different. That being said, the Minneapolis International Hostel was relatively dirty, had stained pillows and threadbare linen, and did not have a hook for clothes in a shared bathroom. The strangest thing was that the staff was not busy, yet had no time to take care of basic issues which would require minimal effort and cost. Example, replace a cheap plastic shower curtain with one that is not yellow and torn.

There was a bad smell in the boy's 15 person dorm that was unpleasant to deal with. The beds were better than most -- no bunks, all twin beds on their own. The staff wasn't very present, and there weren't a lot of people there, so the place had little social atmosphere. I was reluctant to park on the street, and there is no alternate parking. None of the things I encountered would be enough to deter me from staying there again if I ended up in Minneapolis.

Male employee was not very helpful. Maybe be a bit friendlier to guests, especially when they're new in town. Help them find out things and find their way around. Ask if you can help.

Nice hostel I've been in a number of hostels it was a little run down and dusty ... But it was great for the price!!! A little out of the way for where I wanted to be but buses were easy to come by any time so that was great ! I would go here again! People were nice !!! I felt bad 5 am I woke everyone up squeeky doors lol sorry!!!

There were no hooks to hang things on in my dorm room. Curious. But it was spacious and there were no upper bunks which was nice.

Everything was great. The staff, the room, the experience, everything. We felt comfortable leaving our stuff in the room, there was free parking and the facilities were clean. The shower wasn't working, but we enjoyed taking a bath instead, something we never have time for at home!

Pillows and blankets were nasty. My private room had few pieces of furniture and no curtains, shocking. I had to improvise using a blanket to block out the light and for some privacy. The shared bathroom was filthy and in 5 days I stayed there was cleaned once and it stunk. The shower curtain was a joke. Staff extremely unfriendly, and I can’t stress the word extremely enough. I believe other people listed similar issues before and I was able to witness and confirm that myself.

The worst hostel I've ever been! The men's room smells urine. Pillows and bed with mold. Dirty bathroom. The only good thing is Cindy, the attendant in the front desk. This woman is amazing. I booked for 4 days and I've just gave up in the second one. It's a not refundable payment.

Nice place to stay for a few nights. Was pretty quiet during my stay; I had my four bed dorm to myself for two nights. Living area and kitchen are nice and spacious. The hostel could use a few things, like a microwave in the kitchen and storage lockers but its more or less equipped with the basics. Staff is friendly enough. It's located in a cute neighborhood within walking distance to the center and directly across from a public park and a fantastic (and free!) art museum.

I really enjoyed my stay there. It has a nice staff, a great neighbourhood, and easy access to downtown. I biked everywhere when I stayed there. I would go back there in a heartbeat.

I feel like this hostel has not been cleaned in months. The floors and carpets are dirty and the sheets and blankets are so old they have holes and stains which make guests not want to touch anything. The TV in the living room does not work well (all but one of the available stations have static) and neither the VCR or the DVD player work. While the staff are all very nice, there seems to be a lack of interest in the guests and their experience making it seem like customer service is a chore.

This hostel is a gem! It may very well be the coolest building I've ever seen a hostel in, with tons of space and character, and the men's dorm was this huge open room on the top floor with these cute little window seats. Wish I'd had more time to just hang out reading/socializing/etc. Amazing kitchen too. Sadly, the place wasn't even half full... People! If you're going to Minneapolis, stay here!

Great stay at MIH, will be the first place I check for vacancy next trip.

When I arrived at the hostel it has the impression of abandoned haunted house.I stayed at this hostel for 1 night and I was glad was only for 1 night. As soon I got into the room, it was filthy. Bed was stained, carpet was old, the blind was damaged...ewww.. was bad. The location wise wasn't too bad. The lady who work there was really kind and friendly. Overall, I didn't enjoy my stay there. This hostel need a serious refurbishment.

I was scared at first by the negative reviews for the hostel, but my stay (June 2013) was actually really lovely! I stayed in the 5 person female room for 2 weeks and had a wonderful time. Everything was clean, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the coffee was free.