Reviews: Anonymous
Location England, Gender Male, Age 74- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
A most unusual accommodation, full of character and with an excellent view of the harbour from the roof. Meticulous instructions from the owner about access to the property, and recommendations for local eating places. Good central location. I could have done with wider beds and without mosquitoes but generally, a good stay.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
A nice big room, very welcome after an overnight flight. Angel speaks excellent English, is helpful and a very pleasant host. Strongly recommended.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Unable to comment because she moved me to another guest house (the Hostal Hermanos B.F. (which was very nice ).
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
I would have preferred natural lighting; it was a bit dark. Management and staff very nice however.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Beautiful old building in nice quiet part of the city. Only a mosquito in my room to disturb the peace. Otherwise a good stay.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Martha and Carla were nice hosts but the the new location is not very convenient, which may be why I was the only person staying there.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Enrica is very informative and helpul. Nice room with plenty of space. The only sounds are the surf, the bird life and the howler monkeys!
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Very friendly atmosphere, it was like being a family member. Thanks to Maria, Gabriela and Antonio for being very helpful as well.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Functional, no frills, the rooms are a bit dingy but clean and quite OK for a night or two.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Excellent location in a nice little square. I like the old style building as well. They could do with some heating in winter.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Beautiful setting, nice management and staff, highly recommended.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
A bit cold in December---it would be a different story in the summer. As a big plus, Mustapha was very helpful and helped me team up with a couple of guys with a car to do a day tour. Generally a friendly place.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
This is basically an Art Deco structure in what is the mainly late 19th/early 20th quarter of San Telmo. The staff are unfailingly helpful. They do try to keep the noise down by shutting off the lift(elevator) at night but it would be nice to have less noise drifting up from the ground floor. Otherwise I had all the comforts that one could require from Room 50, almost a mini-suite at the top of the building.
Thank you so much for your kind review! we're glad that you find our hostel suitable for your needs. Hope to see you again! Ostinatto Staff
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
A remarkable late 19th/early 20th century former mansion in the hugely atmospheric Barrio Brasil. I was willing to forgive them for the bilious orange paint because of the grandly high ceiling in room 12. The staff are excellent. Most of the building is sealed off from the noise of the bar but unfortunately not from the footsteps upstairs or the dustmen (garbage men) at midnight outside. Otherwise a very pleasant stay and I would gladly come again.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
The main building has the typical Valparaiso architecture. For some reason the management asked me to stay in the Home part of the Hostel & Home. It was comfortable and pleasant but I still had a hankering for the shabby chic of the main building.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
A friendly place where you can't help meeting people. Sort of shabby chic and a nice high ceiling in my room.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
A bit noisy and my room had a low ceiling and no fan, which would have been useful in the heat of February. Don't try to use the kitchen in peak hours or you will trip over a lot of people. The desk staff are average at best but the bar staff are good and if asked, will play almost any music you want (they even found some John Lee Hooker for me!)
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Very pleasant and helpful staff. This hostal is quite expensive but you get what you pay for, a double room almost to boutique standards or a dormitory with single, not tiered, beds.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
For a hostal, pretty classy with a lovely double room (for single use). An airy patio (which is much needed in the February heat) where you can hear the sounds of Adele among others!
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
A friendly hostel in my favourite district of Buenos Aires. Don't miss the asado on Tuesdays. They play a good choice of music in the common area---Erykah Badu among others! The staff are quite good at ensuring that noise in the patio should finish at midnight.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
A nice spacious room in a hostal located near most of the essentials in La Paz. Clean and comfortable.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
A small room but being at the top of the building, it leads to the terrace which gives a superb view of the city, dominated by the Cathedral. Good for the solo traveller as you don't have to book a double room.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
A friendly atmosphere and a great place for meeting people.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Miguel is a considerate and helpful host and makes you feel very welcome. The patio gets chilly in the winter months so you'll need an extra layer of clothing if sitting outside.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Brilliant, and set in a quiet part of the city. Alfonso was very helpful and accommodating.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
In a traditional setting with rooms around a light, airy courtyard, this is a nice, peaceful place to stay, with no street noise.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
A relaxing place with a friendly atmosphere. I didn`t get the ensuite room that I had booked and am not sure if they have any (Hostelworld please check this). However I can`t complain about the price of the room.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Nice and quiet in what can be a noisy neighbourhood; comfortable and clean with pleasant staff.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Basically a place for young people (which I am not!) but acceptable.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Nice big room but for a single person who had to pay for a double room, I found it quite expensive.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Muy agradable con buena oportunidad para encontrar otros viajeros. El cuarto fue muy comodo, siempre con una brisa.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Agradable y limpio. Para mi, las mejoras cosas fue los cactos en el valle atras.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Well located in the centre of Santa Marta, and with pleasant, helpful staff.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
A very nice guest house where the staff went out of their way to be helpful. Generally it is perfecty clean but I marked it down because of the mosquitoes (perhaps the small pond is to blame). Apart from that, a pleasant stay.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
A beautiful guest house with spacious rooms and plenty of communal space to relax. Slightly out of town but there is a nice little restaurant nearby.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
A very pleasant and relaxing stay, just what I needed after a gruelling flight from London!
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Very pleasant hotel, good value and helpful staff. The only downer was a noisy party nearby on the last night I was there, a Friday, but hopefully this was a one off.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Pleasant, friendly staff and a very clean place. It´s some way out of the city centre but there are no less than 3 Chifas nearby for inexpensive meals.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Classy establishment, lovely garden and far from the madding crowd. Strongly recommended.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Excellent value, the best so far in Peru. Efficient management and comfortable room.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Friendly staff make you feel welcome. There ius a smell of cats which some people might not like but otherwise it`s good value and great for meeting people.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
A cut---well, more like 2 or 3 cuts---above the average backpacker hostel, well managed and very comfortable. The manager dealt very well with my complaint about street noise and I realise this is just an occupational hazard in a place that likes to party. One day they may invest in new TVs for the rooms but otherwise a pleasant stay.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
The standard rooms are a bit basic but the de luxe rooms are probably better.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Not quite as good as the other Vedanta places because it doesn't have a garden, but it's well located and satisfactory otherwise.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
The mosquitoes were active after dark but the staff quickly put some repellent in the room. The out of town location seemed unpromising but it turned out that some of the pleasantest backwaters started only 200 yards from the Vedanta.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
I had to cancel my visit but when I made the original booking, they had some helpful advice and I look forward to staying there next year.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
As I told you before, I had to cancel my stay but I hope to get there next year.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
I had to rearrange my trip but they acknowledged my cancellation and I hope to be there next year.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
I had to cancel my stay but they accepted my cancellation and I hope to go there next year.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
The Penthouse is a bit costly for a single traveller but very nice nonetheless, with fine views of the city from all windows. The unlimited supply of coffee (both Duran and Ruiz) helps as well! Management and staff are efficient and helpful, and their driver Carloz got me to Tocumen in half an hour when I had to leave.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Having stayed last year at the Hospedaje Casco Viejo in a windowless room, I asked them for a room with a window this time. I didn't hold my breath but on my arrival, they directed me to the Panamericana to a room with a brilliant view of Plaza Herrera. So thanks for that---the Panamericana is a no-nonsense hostel with clean, very spacious rooms and a nice roof terrace, excellent value for money in this atmospheric part of Panama City.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Very pleasant and friendly as always. For a few dollars more (to quote an old Western!) Room D with the private bathroom is worth the extra, and it's also away from the noise of the traffic.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Friendly, comfortable and a good place to meet other people.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Very clean, respectable and comfortable with friendly owner. Note however that the price quoted on Hostelworld excludes the 10% tax, so what looks like $70 is actually $77. Would Hostelworld please rectify this.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
A lovely guest house in a quiet part of the village. The dawn chorus of birdsong and howler monkeys makes it a pleasure to wake up early!
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
A very pleasant, relaxed place. You can hear the Pacific as well as see it from the balcony.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Well run and good value. The owner is a mine of useful information. Strongly recommended.
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we were able to provide information you found valuable. . Happy travels!
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Comfortable with a friendly, family atmosphere. Bosco and Karla also run a good restaurant, El Marlin, nearby.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Very nice ambience. The management and staff are great and it´s a good place to meet people.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
They were slow to respond to my e-mail asking for a pick-up from the airport. However it all worked out. A friendly, welcoming guest house in a quiet part of the city that I would recommend to anyone. Don´t miss the amusing sayiings and proverbs painted on the wakks!
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Having stayed here a month before, I was glad to return. The location is convenient for the Red Fort although this crowded part of Old Delhi could easily put people off. The hotel is clean snd comfortable with helpful, efficient staff. The only drawback is that the marble passages make internal noises carry but on the plus side, there is no street noise.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Set slightly away from the city centre, hence it is spared much of the noise and crowds that you get there. Nice management as well.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Very pleasant staff and as near to the desert as you might wish to get. The sunsets and the views of the stars are magnificent. In my opinion it was a bit expensive for what it offered but I suppose that's the going rate.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
The staff were very helpful. They arranged for a pick-up from the station at 5.30 a.m. and then let me sleep in a spare room until my own room was ready.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
A nice comfortable room in a beautiful traditional building. I could have done without the mosquitoes but otherwise a pleasant stay.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Some people would be put off by the location down a narrow alley near the chaotic Chandni Chowk, but it's clean and comfortable and the staff are courteous. It's convenient for the Red Fort and Jama Masjid.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
The building is shabby and could badly do with some TLC but it's clean enough. The private rooms are spacious but the shared areas get crowded. Bad news: people arriving off night buses from 3 a.m. onwards making no attempt to be quiet. Good news: the hostel's trump card is its location in the heart of the atmospheric Casco Viejo, and with so little choice of venues in this neighbourhood it's worth thinking about staying here.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
A nice, no-nonsense hotel hear the Cathedral (which tolls the Westminster Chimes!) Clean and comfortable, with pleasant staff.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
It could do with a new coat of paint (purple of course!) but it´s clean enough The management and staff are helpful and efficient, and generally it´s a friendly place.
Thanks for your kind comments, it was nice having you here also. If you happen to read this James, could you please indicate what specific area of the hostel you think could use a paint job? That would be so helpful to us!
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
OK without being exceptional and the staff are friendly. It helps if you like reggae. because they play it a lot. Thursday is a good day to be there because they do a barbecue in the evening. On other nights, try one of the local eateries, which are much cheaper than those downtown and you´ll probably be the only gringo there. Also, don´t forget the mosquito repellent.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
A nice laid-back hostel in keeping with the relaxed feel of Cahuita. Plenty of wildlife around, including howler monkeys in the garden, and you can hear the surf in the distance.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
A bit shabby around the edges but nothing really wrong with it, and the staff were quite helpful. The two rarities of included breakfast and free internet service were useful.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
In a convenient location near all the facilities of Quepos rather than being strung out along the road to Manuel Antonio like some other places. Spacious and spotlessly clean rooms make up for some shortage in character´and I would definitely recommend it.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
A wonderful traditional house about 100 years old, superbly restored. The owners are very friendly and accommodating and if you don't mind spending a bit more than at the average hostel, this place should not be missed. If arriving by taxi, ask the driver to phone the guest house because it's a bit hard to find. Puntarenas is a fascinating, unpretentious town with a lively atmosphere and well worth a stay as a change from the usual beach resorts.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
A very relaxed and friendly place which I would thoroughly recommend. The nearest shop is up the hill on the main road but the inconvenience is more than compensated by the secluded setting.
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 41+
- Globetrotter
Helpful, informative owner and a good place to meet other travellers. The rooms are not very big but at these prices I have no complaints.
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