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Reviews: edwardelijah9917

Location Ireland, Gender Male, Age 30

  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Mixed Group, 31-40
  • Globetrotter
My Capsule Bali, Seminyak, Indonesia
8.0
23rd Jan 2020

A pretty cool hostel, with a very lively bar / club, in walking distance to lots of local attractions (24/7 supermarket, beach, and lots of bars and restaurants, including La Favela). The pool is pretty cool too

    • 8.0Value For Money
    • 6.0Security
    • 8.0Location
    • 8.0Facilities
    • 10.0Staff
    • 10.0Atmosphere
    • 6.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Mixed Group, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
No.8 at The White Horse, London, England
3.4
11th Jun 2019

Cheap as cheap can be, but terrible as terrible can be. Police insisting on escorting me to the door one night because they were too scared for me to walk alone from the station, prostitutes openly proposition me on another, zero security on who comes in, food regularly stolen and staff bluntly refusing to even listen 'because it happens all the time', the list just goes on...

    • 6.0Value For Money
    • 4.0Security
    • 2.0Location
    • 6.0Facilities
    • 2.0Staff
    • 2.0Atmosphere
    • 2.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Mixed Group, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Reggae Mansion Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
8.3
30th Mar 2017

No customer comment

    • 8.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 10.0Location
    • 6.0Facilities
    • 10.0Staff
    • 8.0Atmosphere
    • 8.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Female, 18-24
  • Globetrotter
Qingdao Marina Hostel, Qingdao, China
3.7
13th Mar 2017

The only nice thing about this hostel? A beautiful location on the promenade. Negatives? Impossible to find (and no Chinese instructions anywhere on the confirmation), no heating anywhere in the common areas (it was below zero that night), *all* shower heads broken, locker under bed was *infested* with spiderwebs and some awful gooey liquid, the list goes on. This place should not be allowed to trade as a hostel

View Property Reply

Hi! We really appreciate your advice and my apologies for your tough experience during your stay. We have improved our cleanness and repaired our facilities. We regret not to make you enjoy your stay in Qingdao. Regards

    • 4.0Value For Money
    • 4.0Security
    • 6.0Location
    • 4.0Facilities
    • 4.0Staff
    • 2.0Atmosphere
    • 2.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Female, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
8.3
1st Mar 2016

Got everything you might need. Rooms, as well as kitchen, are a little crowded, but OK. Kept reasonably clean. Great courtyard, and supermarket across the road

    • 10.0Value For Money
    • 6.0Security
    • 8.0Location
    • 10.0Facilities
    • 8.0Staff
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    • 8.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Female, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
La Casa Del Arbol, El Bolson, Argentina
7.7
25th Feb 2016

Great location, and very accommodating staff. Brilliant kitchen, but rooms are very crowded. Did not appreciate them not accepting credit cards, or the fact that they seem to allow a countless number of street dogs into the hostel (or show complete disregard to the fact that I and another guest have an allergy for said animals). But overall a great place for a great price.

    • 6.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 10.0Location
    • 8.0Facilities
    • 10.0Staff
    • 8.0Atmosphere
    • 4.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Female, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Hostel Chuman-Go, Puerto Natales, Chile
8.6
21st Feb 2016

Excellent location in the centre of town, near all facilities, and a very simple walk to the bus station. Excellent facilities and equipment hire, and an incredibly friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great overall, but accepting credit cards would be even better

    • 8.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 8.0Location
    • 10.0Facilities
    • 10.0Staff
    • 6.0Atmosphere
    • 10.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Female, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Rock Hostel & Brewery, Buenos Aires, Argentina
5.1
9th Feb 2016

Average and below. Substandard showers, and a homeless person being let onto an empty bed were 'highlights', too many inexperienced staff on work for accommodation who can't really help you with anything, and generally not inspiring. Location is great, however

    • 4.0Value For Money
    • 2.0Security
    • 8.0Location
    • 4.0Facilities
    • 6.0Staff
    • 8.0Atmosphere
    • 4.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Brick Hostel, Porto Alegre, Brazil
9.7
7th Feb 2016

Spotless, super safe, awesome staff, top notch facilities, everything a hostel could, and should be. Detour to Porto Alegre just to spend a few days there. Highly recommended

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Thanks for choosing Brick Hostel and to take time evaluating us. We´re glad you liked your experience here. Hopé to see you again! Be always welcome! :) Best wishes, Brick staff

    • 10.0Value For Money
    • 10.0Security
    • 8.0Location
    • 10.0Facilities
    • 10.0Staff
    • 10.0Atmosphere
    • 10.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Assel Pousada Rebouças, Curitiba, Brazil
6.3
5th Feb 2016

Nowhere important, and the neighbourhood isn't the friendliest, to say the least. It's not a hostel either, rather a home stay, but a comfortable one at that. And a private room for a price of a dorm bed, which is pretty decent. Very keen owner, who picked me up as well, and a fairly good kitchen and garden.

    • 10.0Value For Money
    • 6.0Security
    • 4.0Location
    • 6.0Facilities
    • 8.0Staff
    • 2.0Atmosphere
    • 8.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Female, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
CabanaCopa Hostel, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
8.9
3rd Feb 2016

Brilliant place, right at the heart of it all, just a few minutes walk to Copacabana beach. Super attentive owners and staff, and great common areas. Rooms could do with a bit of modernisation, and a night staff member who speak English would also go a long way, but overall a superb place

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Thank you for staying with us and for leaving a review. We are glad to hear you like our location and staff. We have modernized the hostel since your stay, we hope you will like it! Safe travels! CabanaCopa staff

    • 6.0Value For Money
    • 10.0Security
    • 8.0Location
    • 10.0Facilities
    • 10.0Staff
    • 10.0Atmosphere
    • 8.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Dalian UniLoft Hostel, Dalian, China
7.4
13th Oct 2015

The place literally looks like the pictures, absolutely stunning. A bit of shame about lack of staff capacity to deal with anyone not Korean, but otherwise the place is brilliant.

    • 10.0Value For Money
    • 6.0Security
    • 8.0Location
    • 10.0Facilities
    • 4.0Staff
    • 4.0Atmosphere
    • 10.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Female, 18-24
  • Globetrotter
Nothando Backpackers, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
7.7
18th Sep 2015

It is mostly a chalet style hotel, with only 2 rooms dedicated as dorms, so if you're expecting a hostel atmosphere this isn't exactly the place. However, it is neat and clean, has a great self catered kitchen, as well as a lovely lounge. Staff, as usual in SA, go out of their way. A pleasant stay, overall. Just don't expect to make any new friends...

    • 8.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 6.0Location
    • 10.0Facilities
    • 10.0Staff
    • 4.0Atmosphere
    • 8.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
a&o Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof, Dusseldorf, Germany
3.4
2nd Sep 2015

Do NOT book this hostel based on the price on their result because it is NOT the price you will end up paying!!! This is NOT a hostel, it's a bad combination of a Travelodge and a RyanAir style service. Want bedding? More money, want to pay by card? €3 fee (!!), want to cook? you must buy overpriced from the canteen, want anything at all? Pay, pay, pay. It is a sad budget hotel that tries to make money by attracting backpackes, while not taking care of any backpackers' needs. AVOID

    • 2.0Value For Money
    • 4.0Security
    • 6.0Location
    • 2.0Facilities
    • 2.0Staff
    • 2.0Atmosphere
    • 6.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Schlafmeile Hostel, Berlin, Germany
8.0
31st Aug 2015

Not the best of locations, but a warm owner and decent staff make for a good experience. Rooms are clean, pretty good kitchen, and an onsite bar that doesn't try to upsell. Excellent value for money overall.

    • 10.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 4.0Location
    • 8.0Facilities
    • 8.0Staff
    • 8.0Atmosphere
    • 10.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Male, 18-24
  • Globetrotter
Both Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
7.1
21st Aug 2015

I certainly did not appreciate, instead of being placed in a 4 bed dorm as booked, to be squeezed in a 2 bed room with just a 65 year old Indian business man. Otherwise, utterly devoid of any hostel atmosphere, but clean and convenient, and for a great price.

    • 10.0Value For Money
    • 10.0Security
    • 6.0Location
    • 6.0Facilities
    • 6.0Staff
    • 2.0Atmosphere
    • 10.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Female, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Party Train, St Petersburg, Russia
8.0
18th Aug 2015

Great location, above average facilities, and staff who are generally super keen and therefore make all the difference. A little lacking in atmosphere, just like most hostels in Russia, as they all seem to be occupied primarily by locals

    • 10.0Value For Money
    • 6.0Security
    • 10.0Location
    • 8.0Facilities
    • 10.0Staff
    • 4.0Atmosphere
    • 8.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Male, 18-24
  • Globetrotter
Red Kremlin Hostel, Moscow, Russia
6.6
16th Aug 2015

Incredible location, just minutes walk from Metro, and walking distance to the Red Square, but inside a tranquil courtyard with some hipster bars. Inside, not much in terms of facilities, and everything is just a little too crowded, but it's clean, well organised, and functions well

    • 6.0Value For Money
    • 6.0Security
    • 10.0Location
    • 4.0Facilities
    • 8.0Staff
    • 4.0Atmosphere
    • 8.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
London Backpackers, London, England
7.4
19th Jul 2015

If you are willing to forgive the relative long distance into London (tube next door, but it'll cost you more than travelling in zone 1), then this is probably best value for money hostel in London. Reasonably clean, good atmosphere and a mixed bunch of guests. The staff could be a little more obliging, but otherwise a great place, especially if you need a place for more than just 1 night or not a tourist (i.e. Looking for work etc)

    • 10.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 4.0Location
    • 10.0Facilities
    • 4.0Staff
    • 8.0Atmosphere
    • 8.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Queen Elizabeth Chelsea, London, England
8.0
1st Jul 2015

The staff make a genuine effort, which is a welcome relief from the general London hostel stereotype. Nothing too fancy, but nice, clean, and quiet. Good value for money overall, as long as you're prepared to trek a little out of the centre.

    • 10.0Value For Money
    • 6.0Security
    • 6.0Location
    • 8.0Facilities
    • 10.0Staff
    • 8.0Atmosphere
    • 8.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Backpackers Travellers Inn, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
7.7
23rd Mar 2015

The location, a mere 5 minutes walk from the coach station, 4 minutes walk to the mall, and right at the back end of Jalan Pataling and China Town, is brilliant. It was also very clean, well organised, and the staff fairly friendly. Above all, with a price like that you can't expect much luxury, so the it takes the 'value for money' category with pride.

    • 10.0Value For Money
    • 4.0Security
    • 10.0Location
    • 6.0Facilities
    • 8.0Staff
    • 6.0Atmosphere
    • 10.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Female, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
7.1
2nd Dec 2014

Helpful staff, amazing location, facilities are so so. The bathroom, however, looks straight out of a horror movie set, but that's probably the only 'bad' point. The rest pretty average

    • 6.0Value For Money
    • 4.0Security
    • 10.0Location
    • 6.0Facilities
    • 8.0Staff
    • 8.0Atmosphere
    • 8.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Female, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Oak Hostel Zen, Tokyo, Japan
7.7
27th Oct 2014

Incredibly clean, organised, and equipped. Everything you'll need, and friendly staff. Not best of locations, but 4 mins walk from the JR Circle Line, and about 20 mins walk to some tourist attractions. Atmosphere pretty good, and overall this was like a 4* hotel but with shared dorms, highly recommend!

    • 10.0Value For Money
    • 6.0Security
    • 4.0Location
    • 10.0Facilities
    • 8.0Staff
    • 6.0Atmosphere
    • 10.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
A-yado Gion, Kyoto, Japan
7.4
22nd Oct 2014

Location is OK for such a big city, the format of the hostel (few apartments inside a building, familiar to those who travelled in provincial Chinese cities) is a little odd but works; common room is small, but staff do everything they can to be helpful

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Thank you for your comment. We are samll hostel and have only small common room. But we think small common room is that you can make freinds easily. We hope you enjoyed in Kyoto!

    • 10.0Value For Money
    • 6.0Security
    • 6.0Location
    • 8.0Facilities
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    • 8.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Our Melting Pot Tagaytay, Tagaytay, Philippines
7.4
6th Oct 2014

Good location for the bus from Manila and local Jeepneys, very attentive staff and family atmosphere, extremely clean

    • 4.0Value For Money
    • 6.0Security
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    • 8.0Facilities
    • 10.0Staff
    • 6.0Atmosphere
    • 10.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Male, 18-24
  • Globetrotter
MNL Boutique Hostel, Manila, Philippines
6.9
2nd Oct 2014

Pretty decent hostel for Manila. A little pricey given that rooms have no windows, but otherwise good value for money. If the staff cared a little more it would have made it even better

    • 8.0Value For Money
    • 6.0Security
    • 8.0Location
    • 6.0Facilities
    • 4.0Staff
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    • 8.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Female, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Central Lodge, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
4.6
2nd Feb 2014

There should be a special place in hell reserved for hostel that charge for blankets. End of

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we do not charge for blankets. when you request we give you 1 unless its a aircon room where there is blanket provided. tq

    • 2.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 8.0Location
    • 4.0Facilities
    • 4.0Staff
    • 2.0Atmosphere
    • 4.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Sunshine Home, Guangzhou, China
5.1
21st Jan 2014

It's not a hostel, rather an apartment (randomly placed inside a huge residential complex), and the feel is of staying at someone's house rather than a hostel. That said, it's cheap, and the owners really do everything they can to please

    • 8.0Value For Money
    • 4.0Security
    • 2.0Location
    • 4.0Facilities
    • 6.0Staff
    • 4.0Atmosphere
    • 8.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Female, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Tianjin Cloudy Bay Hostel, Tianjin, China
7.4
19th Jan 2014

Fairly empty atmosphere, but fully compensated for by a range of facilities normally not seen in Asian hostels (Including a self catering kitchen, free washing machine, and a roof terrace). Staff are trying their best, but seemed hopeless at time, especially with regards to navigating Tianjin (could be confusing)

    • 6.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 6.0Location
    • 10.0Facilities
    • 8.0Staff
    • 4.0Atmosphere
    • 10.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • Ireland, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
8.6
17th Jan 2014

No customer comment

    • 10.0Value For Money
    • 6.0Security
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    • 10.0Cleanliness
  • edwardelijah9917
  • France, FRIENDS,
  • Globetrotter
22.0
2nd Jan 2014

No customer comment

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  • edwardelijah9917
  • Thailand, ALONE,
  • Globetrotter
Mojito House, Chiang Mai, Thailand
2.0
22nd Dec 2013

No customer comment

    • 10.0Value For Money
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