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Latest customer reviews
Based on latest verified stays
Mike__1
14/10/2023 08:01:16
"It's a basic place, but nice. The bathroom is clean and functional (and great hot water). The bedroom is perfectly fine for a night or two, but would struggle with lots of packing and unpacking if you were staying a while. Owner is super super friendly and nice."
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Roie
23/10/2025 03:57:29
"Great value for money, as everything else in SJDS was incredibly expensive compared to this. Recommended for budget backpackers."
Breakfast was tiny
Irena
13/12/2025 23:51:22
"The location couldn't be better,👌. Staff were perfect, they helped me with information about the place."
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Edward
13/01/2026 10:07:30
"Friendly and accommodating staff and management. Relaxing areas on the property to dine, relax and work. Not far from Central Zomba."
Our room was very small, the bed took up most of the floor space. However, this has to be balanced with the amount we paid.
Valentina
19/12/2025 22:58:06
"El hotel tiene un patio interior muy bonito, luis el chico de la recepción fue muy amable me ayudó con las indicaciones que necesitaba. Volveré a asuncion muy lindos todos. Gracias"
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Gita
01/02/2026 12:33:21
"Love the location it was near the airport 10mins by car, near all the mall and shops and gadong night market. The room and bathroom is clean."
It is on the 2nd floor, and no lift, luckily i didnt bring heavy lugage.. also the staff service is amazing they offer to help to bring the lugage.
Lena
18/12/2025 08:38:28
"The owner is incredibly kind and accommodating, the facilities are clean and well kept, and Felix the cat will cuddle with you if you let him! In addition, the location of the hostel is very conveniently placed, and the other people staying there were delightful. All in all, my stay was 10/10! If I come back to the Faroe Islands this place will be my first choice!"
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Jake
20/12/2025 11:57:34
"Well the staff is pretty good,the rooms are clean but i think depends on your roommates,good lockers"
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Chi
13/11/2025 23:45:37
"The common area is comfortable and pleasant. The shower is clean and very good."
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Jennifer
14/03/2026 12:23:41
"We loved the rooms with shared enclosed patio. Just a few steps away from the ocean and the ice cream shop."
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Sriharish
15/03/2026 14:19:15
"I stayed in a male shared dorm in the upper floor. Great location! Many restaurants & cafe on the same street. Very kind staff and safe location. Walking distance to Renissance market place and attraractions around it."
Male shared bathroom needs a some hooks to hang clothes while using the bathroom.
Abubakar
16/07/2025 16:24:37
"Just that the main gate gets locked and you will have to call or knock until you are heard. So don't stay out for long at nights."
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Chi
13/11/2025 23:45:37
"The common area is comfortable and pleasant. The shower is clean and very good."
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Patrick
24/01/2026 13:23:41
"Location - At the start of the balcony walk trail. Kind host."
No issues.
Theresa
14/02/2026 13:29:56
"Pros - location right in old town was great. Rooms were clean and spacious (for a hostel) and the facilities were better than expected. It is in an old house and my private room had a balcony over the garden. AC worked well and the bathroom was clean with good hot water. Lots of shared spaces. The bar had reasonable food and was a good place to hang out in the evening. This was one of the better hostels I've used in Latin America. I had a private room, so can't speak for the dorms. Was quiet after 11 pm. I loved this hostel."
Cons - not much. Colonia is an expensive place to stay so the value for money was quite good. The hallway carpets could use a good cleaning, or at least a vacuum but there was construction happening in a room nearby so that might explain the dirt.
Christopher
27/02/2026 05:59:54
"The mother / daughter managing the hostal are very nice. It's colorful, clean, close to the beach and breakfast is good! Enjoy your stay!"
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Eman
22/12/2025 03:46:53
"The place was cheap and affordable. But also provided great amenities which made it feel like home. The staff were also very friendly and check-in was easy."
I had a couple of noisy roommates who snored but otherwise it was ok.
09jbybnj
12/02/2026 22:49:06
"Absolutely loved my stay here! The ambiance is so serene! It's nice and quiet at night so you'll sleep peacefully. Location is great as it's located in the community area and not in the national park yet it's close to everything you will want to visit during your stay. I also love that they're so organised with tours they provided good information and hade competitive rates if not the best rates in the area. The service was on point from the moment I arrived until checkout. The food so delicious! I stayed in a cottage with a balcony, the view was super, I highly recommend those rooms. Thank you so much for having! I'll definitely be back"
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Rahamim
01/03/2026 13:28:20
"The hostel is centrally located. The hostel is clean and located in a quiet place. The hostess Giselle was exceptionally kind and welcoming."
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Kate
24/03/2026 11:17:36
"Location is perfect, very central and staff very helpful"
Lack of towels, except if I pay for it.
Barbare
09/03/2026 05:16:34
"Everything was great in the hostel itself, but the best part was that before I arrived in Vietnam I texted them to arrange tours for me to ha long bay, ninh binh, and ha giang loop, and they arranged everything for me and everything went GREAT. The ha giang loop was amazing. Everything went so smoothly and perfectly. So, if you are not sure where to book it and coming in this hostel, they’ll do it for you and you won’t regret it."
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Wick
30/01/2026 11:39:11
"Calm ambience, really helpful staff, time flexibility as long as they get the update/information. Fair price for the shuttle from the airport."
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Jordan
27/10/2025 14:36:16
"Good location, especially if you are doing any diving. Really nice that there are some affordable options in Palau. Shared bathroom facility was clean and simple. It was everything that I needed."
Communication was a bit challenging with the front desk.
Lena
18/12/2025 08:38:28
"The owner is incredibly kind and accommodating, the facilities are clean and well kept, and Felix the cat will cuddle with you if you let him! In addition, the location of the hostel is very conveniently placed, and the other people staying there were delightful. All in all, my stay was 10/10! If I come back to the Faroe Islands this place will be my first choice!"
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Abubakar
16/07/2025 16:24:37
"Just that the main gate gets locked and you will have to call or knock until you are heard. So don't stay out for long at nights."
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Vako
10/02/2026 12:11:34
"The beds were clean and had mosquito nets. The room was spacious with only 4 beds. There's an AC in the room and 2 fans. The location is good; it's like a village on the western side of the city. It is safe even walking at night. There are small shops nearby. You can buy basic stuff and cook in the fully equipped kitchen. The beaches are 15-20 minutes walking or 5 min by tuktuk. The fast ferry to the airport is just 10 min walking distance. The staff were ok and helpful. The view from the balcony is great. It's the cheapest place in town. In fact it's the only hostel in Freetown on Booking.com. They have a generator in case of power cuts. The wifi is fast."
The toilet needs a bit of cleaning and maintenance. There's no hot water and the water pressure is weak. The generator is right under the dorm window; very loud. But still; you get what you pay for. A basic hotel in the area is 3-4 times more expensive.
Demi
18/03/2026 18:27:18
"Vibes were great, bathrooms were clean, laundry was efficient, and the staff was hella friendly. Great place to mingle too, and in a great neighborhood that was observing Ramadan at the time."
I stayed in the room at the very top of the building, so you could hear some kind of generator outside the walls the whole night. So there was some noise. Unsure if from inside or a neighbor.
Htoo
20/05/2023 17:43:58
"I came from Mumbai to Addis Ababa, then took a bus from Addis to Bahir Dar. This hostel was a gem with the value you pay. I asked them to buy the return bus ticket, pick up to the bus station in the early morning and they happily did. The best part was they helped me get an excellent tour package of the Lake Tana and the Blue Niles Waterfall, with very good price for one day, as I was tight with my schedule. The tour went very well with excellent and safe vehicles (car and boat), great guides, and all important places. The room I got has a queen size bed, shower and toilet attached, with good privacy and cleanliness. I stayed two nights and will do it again when I have a chance.Please support this property as well as the Bahir Dar. They are waiting and very happy to serve you to the best of their abilities."
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Nguyen
26/09/2025 02:39:12
"I stayed for 5 days and had a great experience. The room was clean and had hot water, which I really appreciated! While the location might feel a little far from the city center for some, it’s still walkable (about 20–30 minutes on foot), and it was perfect for me since I planned to travel by train later. I also needed to work for several hours and the wifi connection worked perfectly fine! The staff were incredibly supportive—helping with airport pick-ups/drop-offs and even recommending local restaurants. Breakfast was included and quickly became one of the highlights of my stay. I especially loved that it was served in a ger in the dining area—such a unique touch!"
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Mulonturala
03/02/2026 23:29:34
"Everything was perfect Staff are very friendly, assisting us with everything we needed, the restaurant prices are very reasonable"
The towels are not provided - apart from this, everything else is fine
Sagar
23/03/2026 19:04:00
"Very well located in center of Athens. Walking distance to most of the tourist attractions. Value for money and facilities. Additionally providing luggage storage facilities before check-in or post checkout was added convenience. Good Roof Top Bar with view of Acropolis"
Nothing in general to be mentioned that i didn’t like.
Arturo
26/02/2026 21:16:08
"Great location close to everything,The owner is very attentive and friendly"
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Injey
10/03/2025 10:22:46
"Real it's a Good place welcome and good hospitality, also the manager is a very good person."
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Matteo
26/02/2026 05:51:08
"The position is great and the room is overall quiet despite the very trafficked road."
I didn't like the messiness of the place. Overall quite chaotic building with construction sites and no comfortable shared space. There is a great rooftop, but is not really used and fully available for guests yet.
Tithi
15/03/2026 08:22:57
"The location, staff, fully stocked kitchen, warm inside spaces, and last but not the least the delicious breakfast. The whole vibe of the hostel is amazing - highly recommend."
The showers can be a bit bigger, but not an issue.
Nguyen
26/09/2025 02:39:12
"I stayed for 5 days and had a great experience. The room was clean and had hot water, which I really appreciated! While the location might feel a little far from the city center for some, it’s still walkable (about 20–30 minutes on foot), and it was perfect for me since I planned to travel by train later. I also needed to work for several hours and the wifi connection worked perfectly fine! The staff were incredibly supportive—helping with airport pick-ups/drop-offs and even recommending local restaurants. Breakfast was included and quickly became one of the highlights of my stay. I especially loved that it was served in a ger in the dining area—such a unique touch!"
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