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Santa Barbara Hostel Reviews

230 20th Street, Miami, USA

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Reviews of Santa Barbara Hostel

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60%

Had to sleep two in one bed. No security lockers in the beginning.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


76%

even though they clean everyday, because of the roomamtes, the room was in mess and dirty. i stayed 8 mixed and it was really small for 8 people. but the location is excellent. i think the park should have been free because it s really expensive and it s already condo's parking lot. they charged me for just 1 day but they didnt ask for the other 2 days for the parking.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Turkey
  • Male 31-40
  • (5 reviews)


40%

The address listed on the hotel's website is not correct and me and my friend went to 20th st and 2nd avenue in either north east or north west (can't remember) but we went to a very dangerous area of town. we found a snatched purse, a man in a car asked us if we wanted to go in and two locals said he would have raped and drugged us and taken all our luggage. if it weren't for those two people, my celebrations for finishing college would have taken a very nasty turn!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

I was scared that its so cheap and there will be mess and so on, but ach- that was amazing, i met new interesting people, the stuff makes Your day nicer, cause they all are open mind and smiley :) greetings to u! Definitely, if i will go back to miami, i`ll stay there!! Absolutely, one of the best places where to stay, if u want to feel like traveler, not like living only in Your hotels room.

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


80%

nice time,everything perfekt--thanks

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Austria
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


80%

Internet service is not very good, the computers do not work properly.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Mexico
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


33%

In all honesty, we checked out a few hours after we checked in because we couldn't imagine sleeping there. I would have rather slept in my car. It was really dirty and had huge blood stains on the sheets they gave us. they really should have lockers in the rooms instead of downstairs, and having rental locks would be sensible.


46%

The room does not smeel good. The pillow and towels smell cogarrets. The hostels guy (staff) was in my room. He did not gave anything for cold and he had some, so he turned the air conditioner in 67•F (19•C). I was afraid about my things stay there.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


50%

The world's worst hostel! Believe me! Pay more and get a better place! Full of smokers and bitches.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


76%

the staff of the hostel is very friendly,they are ready to help people everytime,the location is also perfect in middle of south beach,many young and funny people are coming to the hostel,i recomend this place,,the only thing a litle bit negative is that the rooms are specially small for 6 or 8 people,and the staff only clean the room every 3 days.and sometimes this is not comfortable to stay.but the price is perfect if you want to enjoy some days in miami and yon want not to spend a lot of $

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


93%

This Hostel is so good. I was staying at the dorms and I loved it. I was there for a week and I slept like a baby, there is alot of noice but it didn't bother me at all. Everyone is ready to help and I had no worries about my stuff there and everyone was friends :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Iceland
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


76%

Staff was really nice and helpful. Rooms are small but who wants to spend the day in a room when you are in Miami beach ;) I would go there again !

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

I've enjoyed a lot my staying in StBarbara Hostel....good staff, very available and good atmosphere I raccomand this hostel..near everything u need..

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


46%

Be friendly and honest


100%

Very friendly stuff. Very central of the city

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Turkey
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Loved it! Staff was very attentive and the location it's perfect, very close to everything. had a great time! strongly recommend it! ;)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Uruguay
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


66%

no phone in the rooms, depending of your room, you may not have wifi


53%

This hostel is in a really good location it's a pitty that the staff don't look after it. The rooms are disgustingly dirty not to mention the shower. You have to pay 3$ to keep your luggage once you,ve made the checkout.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


70%

Add more colors, guys!


100%

Great location, good prices, and great staff. You will really enjoy the staff (Valentina brings a lot of life to the hostel).

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 31-40
  • (4 reviews)


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