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Reviews: mazen89

Location Saudi Arabia, Gender Male, Age 34

  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown, Queenstown, New Zealand
7.7
27th Aug 2018

Really great location, the best if I may say. Really nice and clean comfy as well. I have staied in 4 bed room ensuite, which was good, downside the toilet/ shower room was so tiny , you have to squeeze you self in. Bed was good . It has free WiFi in room and refrigerator and tv inside room.

    • 8.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 10.0Location
    • 6.0Facilities
    • 6.0Staff
    • 8.0Atmosphere
    • 8.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Jailhouse Accommodation Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand
7.4
26th Aug 2018

This hostel was my best hostel ever as for the cleanness and comfortable beds. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The hostel is sort of hotel rather than hostel, I only staied for one night and I was going to stay more but due to tight plans I couldn’t. The hostel only downsides are it’s a bit far from the city center and it’s lack of atmosphere. Other than that I would recommend this hostel. Finally, no wonder this hostel won a lot of prizes over the years.

    • 6.0Value For Money
    • 10.0Security
    • 4.0Location
    • 8.0Facilities
    • 10.0Staff
    • 4.0Atmosphere
    • 10.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Trek Global, Wellington, New Zealand
6.6
25th Aug 2018

I have booked it for night and I’m glad I did. My room was 6 bed mixed but oh boy what a filthy room it was cloths and random stuff are all the ground. I think the people who I shared the room with are living there. They have 24 hrs kitchen in the 2nd floor which is good. Staff are nice and really helpful. They have two types of toilet and showers one is showers by it self and other combined (shower/ toilet) which plus for me. I lid you have a car they have parking but it cost you NZ$25.

    • 6.0Value For Money
    • 6.0Security
    • 8.0Location
    • 8.0Facilities
    • 8.0Staff
    • 8.0Atmosphere
    • 2.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
The Attic Backpackers, Auckland, New Zealand
5.7
24th Aug 2018

You have to be ready for marathon of stairs, it’s really something you have to consider if you are not in a good fit. Staff not so much. Room good . Bathroom and showers are not bad in some way they are cleanish.

View Property Reply

Thanks for the review. Yes our lift is currently being replaced, our shiny new one will be ready very soon. Our staff are all more then happy to help guests with their luggage up and down the stairs though. We thoroughly clean and check all our facilities and rooms throughout the day to ensure their clean and tidy for all guests. Hopefully we can welcome you again in the future when our shiny lift is ready! Thanks again, The Attic Team :)

    • 6.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 6.0Location
    • 2.0Facilities
    • 4.0Staff
    • 6.0Atmosphere
    • 8.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Flinders Backpackers Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
6.9
21st Aug 2018

It’s well located latterly in the middle of everything you want to see. In front of the door there are tram stops, less than minute flinders station. The room was quite good clean and Comfy. Bathrooms are clean in most of the time. WiFi only in the reception/ kitchen area, you have to pay to have access if you want it in your room.

    • 6.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 10.0Location
    • 6.0Facilities
    • 6.0Staff
    • 8.0Atmosphere
    • 4.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
The Old Swan Barracks, Perth, Australia
6.3
18th Aug 2018

Nicely located. Really old old hostel, the carpet is older than me at least. There is only one showers room in the whole dorm as far as I know. Value for money fair staff really helpful. You have to rent your plates and cups for the breakfast for A$10 as a deposit. Bus stop right at the corner. Metro station 5mins walk. Elizabeth quay 10 mins walk. I would recommend this for friends.

    • 8.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 10.0Location
    • 2.0Facilities
    • 8.0Staff
    • 4.0Atmosphere
    • 4.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Reggae Mansion Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
6.9
17th Aug 2018

Upper bunk it’s hanging in the sky. Clean and comfortable beds. I have rented a towel and it was really dirty. If you are looking for water hose in the restrooms no one has it. Though receptionist said that in the ground floor there’s one, but I didn’t check it out. Overall nice and not bad hostel.

    • 6.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 8.0Location
    • 6.0Facilities
    • 6.0Staff
    • 8.0Atmosphere
    • 6.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, All Male Group, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
The Frame Guesthouse, Penang, Malaysia
5.7
21st Jun 2018

Room was clean and cold . The Receptionist was a bit rode to us . He welcomed us with a note that we should call our parents back home to ask them to be careful from ISIS My friend and I are middle eastern.

    • 8.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 8.0Location
    • 6.0Facilities
    • 2.0Staff
    • 2.0Atmosphere
    • 6.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Generator Paris, Paris, France
5.4
26th May 2017

Filthy restrooms. Disgusting and its only two for the whole floor !! And one of them is out of service!! Too expensive and not worth it. The only thing is cool in this hostel is the rooftop to watch sunset which unfortunately it's close 10~20 mins before the full sunsets. Not recommend this

View Property Reply

Bonjour, We are very glad that you enjoyed the hostel. Our cleaning staff does every day a strict control in all areas of the hostel, but unfortunately there are sometimes people who don't keep the toilets clean when they use it. Anyway, we will forward your comment to the responsible departments for inquiry. Hope to see you sometime again soon. Alessandro & the GEN Team

    • 2.0Value For Money
    • 6.0Security
    • 6.0Location
    • 6.0Facilities
    • 8.0Staff
    • 8.0Atmosphere
    • 2.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Sir Toby's Hostel, Prague, Czech Republic
7.7
23rd May 2017

Best hostel I've stayed in for my Europe trip. Good value nice beds it's like you are sleeping in your own room . Spacious rooms and bath. I booked for two nights ended up with staying for 4 nights . The only issue is location is kind far from the center of Prague it would take you approximately 20~30 mins to get their by tram. Uber is kind cheep in Prague so if you missed the last tram returning to hostel get an uber for around 2~4 euros. Definitely i would recommend and come again.

    • 10.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 4.0Location
    • 8.0Facilities
    • 8.0Staff
    • 8.0Atmosphere
    • 8.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Sir Toby's Hostel, Prague, Czech Republic
8.0
22nd May 2017

Clean comfy and affordable, good atmosphere, common areas are rely nice and it has its own charm. Deferentially i would recommend this hostel and I would come again

    • 10.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 6.0Location
    • 8.0Facilities
    • 8.0Staff
    • 8.0Atmosphere
    • 8.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
6.6
20th May 2017

Nice location good atmosphere filthy restrooms. Nice beds small lockers. Overall not bad hostel to stay in.

    • 10.0Value For Money
    • 6.0Security
    • 8.0Location
    • 4.0Facilities
    • 6.0Staff
    • 8.0Atmosphere
    • 4.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
MEININGER Amsterdam City West, Amsterdam, Netherlands
6.6
19th May 2017

It's far from the central area you have to take a train. The train station its only 2 mins away from this hostel . You have to look up for the last train station is going back usually it's around 1:40 am is the last one. The reception has a transportation tickets. It's really clean and comfortable bed. They even give you a towel . Would recommend this to a one who will not have problems with going to the hotel early at night.

View Property Reply

Dear Guest, We hope you enjoyed your time in Amsterdam. We are happy to hearyou enjoyed our clean rooms and comfortable beds. Whilst our hotel is not inside the canal ring of Amsterdam, we are located right next to Sloterdijk Station which provides transport links to all parts of the city. You are correct in stating that the trains do stop running during the night, but there is a night bus from Centraal Station that brings you right back to the hotel in around 15 minutes. We hope this did not detract from you enjoying Amsterdam and that you will stay with us again. Best, Your Meininger Team

    • 6.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 4.0Location
    • 10.0Facilities
    • 4.0Staff
    • 4.0Atmosphere
    • 10.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
ClinkNOORD, Amsterdam, Netherlands
6.6
18th May 2017

Really clean and comfortable hostel. The ferry its 2 mins away and its take 5-7 min to central station and its run 24hrs 7 days and for free. No much of activities in this hostel. Definitely I would recommend this hostel.

View Property Reply

Thanks Mazen, great you liked it! We have daily events in the hostel, from live music to beer pong, karaoke, bingo etc etc. Sorry you didn't know about them! Hope we see you next time you're in Amsterdam :-) Kind regards, Laura, Guest Experience Manager

    • 6.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 4.0Location
    • 8.0Facilities
    • 6.0Staff
    • 6.0Atmosphere
    • 8.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Hostel Van Gogh, Amsterdam, Netherlands
6.3
17th May 2017

It's location really good. Just few walks and you are front of the tramway door. Amsterdam sign it's few mins walk from hostel. Air conditioner plus for me. I would recommend it to everyone.

    • 6.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 8.0Location
    • 6.0Facilities
    • 6.0Staff
    • 4.0Atmosphere
    • 6.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
MEININGER Bruxelles City Center, Brussels, Belgium
7.1
16th May 2017

Clean comfy and affordable. 10-15 walking mins to surrounding areas. 5 mins to trolley. I would recommended it

    • 8.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 6.0Location
    • 8.0Facilities
    • 6.0Staff
    • 6.0Atmosphere
    • 8.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
MEININGER Bruxelles City Center, Brussels, Belgium
7.7
15th May 2017

Nice and clean hostel it's more like hotel rather than hostel acutely. A bit walking distance from the central area where is the people gather. Water in vending machines cost me €2 !!! Breakfast cost about €8 . I would recommend this hostel"hotel" for sure and I would come again in future.

    • 8.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 6.0Location
    • 10.0Facilities
    • 8.0Staff
    • 6.0Atmosphere
    • 8.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
6.3
12th May 2017

Nice hostel .Nearest metro station is about 10 mins walk from hostel. Cool atmosphere. Filthy and not working restrooms. I would recommend it to friends. I enjoyed my stay there. Staff was nice and helpful.

View Property Reply

We are extremely sorry that you didn't find the bathrooms up to your standards, we have a team on service 18h a day to make sure everything is as clean as it can be. We will be taking a look at this subject, thanks for letting us know!

    • 8.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 4.0Location
    • 6.0Facilities
    • 6.0Staff
    • 8.0Atmosphere
    • 4.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
CityRest - Fort, Colombo, Sri Lanka
7.4
16th Sep 2016

First of all this hostel was my first that they applied Taxation on the balance this never happened to me before through HostelWorld.com. I made by mistake my reservation on the wrong day but they agreed to change to me. Rooms very clean and neat and its A/C rooms. Not much atmosphere feel it like hotel look alike.

    • 8.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 8.0Location
    • 8.0Facilities
    • 8.0Staff
    • 4.0Atmosphere
    • 8.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
7.4
16th Sep 2016

Great facilites. Rooms are A/C no mosquitoes.

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Dear Guest. Thank you for taking the time to write this review Happy Journeys

    • 8.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 6.0Location
    • 10.0Facilities
    • 8.0Staff
    • 4.0Atmosphere
    • 8.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Colombo Lavinia Beach Hostel, Colombo, Sri Lanka
6.0
16th Sep 2016

No customer comment

    • 6.0Value For Money
    • 6.0Security
    • 6.0Location
    • 6.0Facilities
    • 6.0Staff
    • 6.0Atmosphere
    • 6.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Colombo Beach Hostel, Colombo, Sri Lanka
7.7
15th Sep 2016

1. There is a non spoken kinda of curfew, you've to be back before 11.30pm 2. Mosquitos were the worst I have come a cross of in all of Sri Lanka .. It's like monsters they suck you all night long . Me and one of dorm's mate went to sleep in the rooftop which is felt the same with good breeze. 3. The old man who works at reception was a good with advices and where to go and all that stuff. 4. There was a parking so you could park your Tuk Tuk. 5.Dorm was clean.

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Hi M, Thanks for staying with us. Sorry about the curfew interpretation. Yes the gates are closed up at that time for the security of the guests who are inside the premise, but anyone coming in later just have to ring the bell and you are in .... As for mosquitos , we do provide mosquito nets on request. There is also a notice of this in all rooms. Thanks again! Dinesh

    • 8.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 8.0Location
    • 6.0Facilities
    • 8.0Staff
    • 8.0Atmosphere
    • 8.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Hostel First Mirissa, Mirissa, Sri Lanka
8.3
13th Sep 2016

New hostel good location and clean. Atmosphere not much maybe because the off season but I met a couple travelers fromCanada and Australia. One of the hosts in Sri Lanka that I didn't have any problems with mosquitos. They have Parking which was good for me to park my Tuk Tuk.

    • 8.0Value For Money
    • 10.0Security
    • 8.0Location
    • 8.0Facilities
    • 10.0Staff
    • 6.0Atmosphere
    • 8.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Kandy City Hostel, Kandy, Sri Lanka
8.3
10th Sep 2016

Nice hostel lovely staff bed and facility are in good condition. You have your own plug and fan. When I checked in they checked me in 8 beds dorm while I booked on 4 bed. They sell beer onsite.

    • 8.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 8.0Location
    • 8.0Facilities
    • 10.0Staff
    • 8.0Atmosphere
    • 8.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Hostel First @ Colombo Airport, Negombo, Sri Lanka
6.6
9th Sep 2016

Staff were friendly and helpful . As for first night in Sri Lanka it was quit good. Atmosphere not so good , only one bath/rest room in the main building and another one small one out on the back yard.

    • 6.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 6.0Location
    • 6.0Facilities
    • 10.0Staff
    • 4.0Atmosphere
    • 6.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Pushkin 10, Tbilisi, Georgia
6.6
5th Jul 2016

Pros: Clean rooms Good quality beds Delicious pancakes 😍 Cons: Location Quite hostel The 4 bed room is ridiculously small. Overall fare hostel but probably I'll try different one the next time

    • 6.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 6.0Location
    • 6.0Facilities
    • 6.0Staff
    • 6.0Atmosphere
    • 8.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Envoy Hostel Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia
7.7
2nd Jul 2016

Great staff lovely people and fare facilities. Definitely I'm coming again.

    • 8.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 8.0Location
    • 6.0Facilities
    • 10.0Staff
    • 8.0Atmosphere
    • 6.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Glenwood Springs Hostel, Glenwood Springs, USA
8.0
17th Feb 2016

I booked there and canceled on last minute. So I never been there !! But app incest on me to leave a comment .

    • 8.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 8.0Location
    • 8.0Facilities
    • 8.0Staff
    • 8.0Atmosphere
    • 8.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 18-24
  • Globetrotter
6.6
7th Feb 2016

No customer comment

    • 8.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 6.0Location
    • 8.0Facilities
    • 6.0Staff
    • 4.0Atmosphere
    • 6.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
USA Hostels Ocean Beach, San Diego, USA
8.3
29th Jan 2016

No customer comment

    • 8.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 8.0Location
    • 8.0Facilities
    • 10.0Staff
    • 8.0Atmosphere
    • 8.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Onu Hotel, Miami, USA
4.9
13th Jan 2016

Basically this hostel is all about location .. This hostel is the most dirty hostels I have ever been to.. Restrooms and the beds are in bad conditions..

    • 6.0Value For Money
    • 6.0Security
    • 8.0Location
    • 4.0Facilities
    • 2.0Staff
    • 6.0Atmosphere
    • 2.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
8.3
11th Jan 2016

It's the most clean hostel I ever been to .. No shoes at all inside which some times hard even to Asian as me.. Staff are friendly and they sort of family.. The most thing I hate in this hostel is the light off after certain time at night until something between 8-9 am no light at all u have to pee or shower in dark :( other than that is fantastic .. One of my recommend places to stay at Phily .. Enjoy !!

    • 8.0Value For Money
    • 10.0Security
    • 8.0Location
    • 8.0Facilities
    • 8.0Staff
    • 6.0Atmosphere
    • 10.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
DC Lofty - Convention Center, Washington DC, USA
5.4
10th Jan 2016

Well as for the location it's pretty much 10-15 minutes from Washington malls .. Staff are good in general.. And that's it.. The place is shaking and expected to be falling any time soon .. Showers in the first floor are ridiculously filthy and coooooooold you have to look for hot showers in the forth floor.. Price are too much for this kind of place..

    • 6.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 8.0Location
    • 2.0Facilities
    • 8.0Staff
    • 4.0Atmosphere
    • 2.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Capital View, Washington DC, USA
6.6
7th Jan 2016

Cold showers

    • 6.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 8.0Location
    • 4.0Facilities
    • 10.0Staff
    • 6.0Atmosphere
    • 4.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
HI Boston, Boston, USA
8.3
4th Jan 2016

Very clean and comfy .. Secure and the facility is real good and modern.. No grocery store open late at night near the hostel other than that it's very good and I recommend it.

View Property Reply

Thank you for your kind feedback! The area could definitely use a 24-hour grocery mart!

    • 8.0Value For Money
    • 10.0Security
    • 6.0Location
    • 10.0Facilities
    • 6.0Staff
    • 8.0Atmosphere
    • 10.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
The Local NYC, New York, USA
7.1
29th Dec 2015

Staff some times are rude and ignorant

    • 6.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 6.0Location
    • 8.0Facilities
    • 4.0Staff
    • 8.0Atmosphere
    • 10.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
6.0
18th Sep 2015

No customer comment

    • 6.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 6.0Location
    • 8.0Facilities
    • 6.0Staff
    • 4.0Atmosphere
    • 4.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Auberge NOLA Party Hostel, New Orleans, USA
7.1
16th Sep 2015

No customer comment

    • 8.0Value For Money
    • 8.0Security
    • 6.0Location
    • 4.0Facilities
    • 10.0Staff
    • 8.0Atmosphere
    • 6.0Cleanliness
  • mazen89
  • Saudi Arabia, Male, 25-30
  • Globetrotter
Freehand Chicago, Chicago, USA
9.1
13th Sep 2015

No customer comment

    • 10.0Value For Money
    • 10.0Security
    • 10.0Location
    • 8.0Facilities
    • 10.0Staff
    • 6.0Atmosphere
    • 10.0Cleanliness
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