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South Beach Hostel Reviews

235 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, Miami, Florida, USA

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78%

Rating
2189 Total Reviews
  • 75%Value For Money
  • 78%Security
  • 90%Location
  • 82%Staff
  • 78%Atmosphere
  • 75%Cleanliness
  • 69%Facilities

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66%

Hi, yess the mattress was awful. it´s my second experience at the hostel. the first one was a lot better... this time was expensive and as i said before the mattress was really uncomfortable.

  • 23 Mar 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


74%

Value for money low as $99 is exorbitant for a shared dorm even if it is during a peak holiday time.


31%

DO NOT GO THERE!!!! The worst hostel I have been at so far. If you want to save money just stay on the streets of South Beach – it is much safer and cleaner. Aftermath for me was missing headphone ($120) and terrible experience. The place looks terrible and nasty. Rooms were small and very hot – in about 90 sq. feet space it was me, my friend 3 suitcases and couple other guys that we shared two bunk beds with. Seriously there are way better deals for the same money u guys can get.

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


77%

Great location!!! Rooms are very very small but its ok cause its a hostel, enhances the experience! Met some great people there. I just think they could have a little more security, like some wristbands or something like that because people con go in and out easily even if they steal a card.

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


77%

I lost My I pod I belive it was stolen out of my bag lock your valuables up and you shoud be fine

  • 18 Mar 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)


86%

Had a lovely time!

  • 16 Mar 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Iceland
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


66%

I was overcharged for my bunk.ok for the nights ultra fest was on but still paid 80l/cpl when others were paying 40. Also those mattresses sink til I felt like banana I got for breakfast.

  • 15 Mar 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


71%

Good stay overall I'll clarify some of my ratings The hostel was clean. Very nice ladies cleaned bathrooms regularly.The problem is that if you stay in a room with dirty strangers then the your room gets filthy and it's uncomfortable. Expensive but that's because I went during spring break.The place is actually affordable compared to some other places. are small.Be warned! But overall it was good and I would stay again if in Miami


83%

It was great !!!!

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


91%

It was great everything. The beds are quite unconfortable.

  • 13 Mar 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Peru
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


74%

Staff are quite nice rooms are quite clean only the washrooms are a little shabby.

  • 13 Mar 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


74%

Upstairs Bathroom Stall was very small and only had 1 toilet..

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


77%

Pretty good place. I liked the pool table (takes 4 quarters) and bar (with some cold food) in the lobby. Some other lounge areas would be nice (like a rooftop deck or basement). Kitchen pretty small for a hostel of this size AND doesn't have a range top...just toaster ovens and microwaves. TV room a nice addition. Excellent cevache place next door for a quick close meal. Rooms are a little stuffy and top bunks can be a bit challenging to get into. Showers ok but they need benches for stuff


80%

Perfect place if you want to party!


91%

Excellent for a hostel. Not luxurious like a hotel of course, but the furnishings are sturdy for what they are (although some of the in-dorm lockers are rusted) and the cleaning servicepeople and counter staff are very friendly. Staying at this hostel was a fun way to meet Florida locals, international travelers and spring breakers.

  • 11 Mar 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Thank you for your review! We are happy to say that we are replacing the old lockers with brand new ones as well as new bunk beds and mattresses! We hope you will come stay with us again to see the improvements we are making to the hostel. Thanks for staying with us!

80%

The place was great. Parties every night, AC in the room, shuttle bus to Ultra and 5 min walk to the beach. Beds weren't top notch but still OK. Even though it was spring break the place wasn't packed with hysterical kids just a good mix of people. I will go back next year for Ultra.

  • 11 Mar 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
We are happy you enjoyed your stay with us. You'll be happy to know that when you come back next year we will have new beds in the rooms to make your stay more comfortable! We will also be doing some renovations you will see when you come back next year. Thank you for providing your feedback!

40%

The rooms were way too tiny, there's no way they could fit 6 people in that place. Breakfast was good, though.


54%

It seemed and felt dirty, there was not enough room for your things and the night was very very noisy all nigh long. Also I had cold shower. The staff was very helpful and nice though!

Owner Comment (Hide)
We are happy you chose to stay with us at South Beach Hostel! We have round the clock housekeeping in order to keep the lobby and guest area's clean, which areas did you feel were dirty? The linens and towels are shipped out daily and cleaned by a professional laundry service and you are able to change your linens out for clean ones as many times as you wish. We are sorry that you felt it was dirty, let us know how you think we can improve this. We are very pleased you were happy with our staff! We all enjoy interacting with our guests and are very happy to share advice on all that our city has to offer. We hope you will come back and visit us, we will be doing some renovations as we are under new ownership. We would be happy to have you as a guest again!

86%

The location is stellar, just blocks away from everything SoBe offers. Stayed in a 4-bed room away from the main lobby area. Still very noisy from the people in the hallway, the in-room a/c, as well as the door to the room itself. While I didn't get too much sleep, it wasn't bad once people were resting inside their rooms. There's an odd smell on the first floor of the dorms That said, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay meeting people from all over the world. Would definitely stay there again.

  • 08 Mar 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


80%

Great location, it cost a little much for a hostle 50.00 USD a night but location location and location. Small rooms but relitivly clean, ok bunk beds and nice showers.


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