Music City Hostel

Nashville

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Address	1809 Patterson Street, Nashville Tennessee, USA Map
Price	$25 Check Current Prices by Date Here

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Description

Features

Kitchen
Lockers
Lounge / Common space
BBQ
Food/Restaurant
TV
Book Collection/Exchange
Washing Machine (laundry)
Clothes Dryer
Travel information provided
Bike Rental
24 Hour Free Hot Showers
Phones (public or in room)
Air Conditioning
Free Breakfast

Ratings & Comments

4.5 Average from 19 Ratings

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Comment by Vagabonder Mike, USA

June 2009

Seemed nice, but needs to figure out what a hostel is for.
Seems like a very nice place. My contact was not staying here. They do have a policy that you have to have a Credit Card or Passport to stay. I am a lifelong hosteler, however I was trying to help another young man on his first "adventure." He has been responsible enough not to get a credit card, so he was not allowed to stay. We offered alternate ID, or anything else that would suffice. They said it is for safety, but I guess I have never felt safer knowing the office has a credit card number on file. It is a disappointment as a lifelong hosteler to have someone put up a hostel shingle, and not believe in trying to get young people out traveling. That's what hosteling is about, making travel affordable. I applaud the kid for not going into debt, and being willing to offer anything he could as an alternate ID. Anyway, my review is of the reservation and check in policies. As for the reservation. They were very quick to email back. They were mostly very friendly in replies. They just are not helpful in trying to find a way for this kid to use the facility, and once I got the feeling they would rather not be bothered. Overall, if you can overcome their exclusion policy I think they would be ok. In the end, from the dealings I had with this hostel, if you are an older person it might be ok. If you are younger, or want to show support for someone that is more true to the spirit of hosteling, there are other places in Nashville.

Comment by Simone, Italy

January 2009

Wonderful!
the hostel is very clean and very comfortable, lively in the evening and very peaceful at night. the staff are very nice and very helpful. the hostel is located in a very pleasant area at walking distance from downtown and the park. it's just about the right place where to chill out and enjoy the weather. Top notch!

Comment by Claire, Ireland

March 2008

Had a fantastic time here -- Would highly recommend it.
I had an absolute ball here. Booked in for a week and stayed for two. Met some of the most amazing people ever. Ron, Tracey, and Hope are very helpful and really want to ensure that you have a great time while in Nashville. It is a very clean hostel with great cooking facilities. Would Highly Recommend This Hostel.

Comment by Ben McLaren, Australian

March 2008

Clean, close to downtown, good people, warm. Overall very impressed.
I've stayed in many hostels over the last five months and this one would be one of the nicest yet. The staff are attentive and will always give you the time and help you need. They know the good spots in Nashville to visit (in which there are many) and there are always people around to join you in your adventures. The rooms are clean, beds are very comfortable, and the sheets are clean. Overall, the facilities are more than adequate. In conclusion, Nashville is a very charming, with plenty to do and the The Music City Hostel facilitated one of the best times of my trip.

Comment by Gina, Australian

February 2008

Amazing!
Music City Hostel is after thirteen years of traveling the best place I have stayed. Ron and Tracey take you in as an extended member of the family and Hope ensures no one is left out. The trio work the crowd well and everyone can benefit from the relaxed and homey feel generated. The dorms are clean, as are the bathrooms. The beds very comfy and the whole place is really safe and accommodating. No one goes hungry, with communal meals on offer and Ron and Tracey's outings to various restaurants and shops. I highly recommend the place for anyone of any age. I arrived for a week and left after three! Best time ever -- well done guys.

Comment by Kamy, Israel

January 2008

Very good
I stayed at the Music City Hostel for three nights during December 2007. I was surprised to discover a very clean (probably the cleanest I have seen at U.S. hostels) and friendly hostel. The rooms, toilets, and showers are all well kept and all together project good atmosphere. It seems that the owner and the staff try hard to make backpackers' time pleasant at the hostel. There is also a kitchen fully equipped that is used by backpackers and staff. At the time I stayed at the hostel there was a bowl full of different tea bags free to use! An extension of the kitchen is the part of the room in with two computers for internet (it was relatively cheap..I don't remember exactly how much. there was free wireless for those who got their own computer). The space in between the kitchen and the computer accommodates a big table used for dining and also used as a reception (actually, when I first got there I had the impression that this is a kind of office until I asked if it is allowed to eat on this table -- yes it is). The only improvement I can think of to the hostel is providing a more distinct corner with a couch or two to hang out and meet other visitors. As for the location, it is about twenty to twenty-five minutes' walk from the downtown (the street with all the bars and music) which is not perfect. But you can always take a short taxi drive on the way back in the evening. At the time I was there, I didn't find many visitors in the hostel, but I still could find cool people to hang out with. In general, there is not too much to do in Nashville, but I would certainly recommend a visit there and the city is more authentic compared to other touristic locations that crowded with tourist. You will enjoy the music for sure. Also, try to get there on Sunday and go the Station Inn for a free bluegrass (when I was there, Hope, a cool staff member took me and some other guys there). So to sum it up, certainly recommended!

Comment by ann, australian

January 2008

Friendly and super clean
Much more than just an economical and conveniently located hostel, lots of information at the hostel about what to do and see. Really a very personal touch from the staff who did not treat people like they were just another number. I would not agree at all that the hostel was dirty. I thought it exceptionally clean and the beds really comfortable. There are few hostels in the U.S. that meet this standard and if it did not exist then what would the options be for independent travelers of any age staying in Nashville. I met some really interesting people there.

Comment by Lily, Belgium

November 2007

Great!
This is a wonderful hostel. We were there for Thanksgiving and received a warm welcome. Clean, fun, good size, friendly. Highly recommended!

Comment by Dave, England

November 2007

Amazing!
Everyone here, staff and guests, were some of the most friendly people I met on my entire trip traveling across the states. I would highly recommend this hostel, even if Nashville isn't in your traveling plans, try and fit it in, because you will not be disappointed!

Comment by Shaun , Australia

September 2007

What more could you ask for?
well i tour the states for six weeks -- was in/out of hostels all over the place. i would have to say that this one was the best by far -- about a ten- to fifteen-minute walk from downtown. this place was kept clean, bathrooms were great. no stupid rules like some other places. didnt take long to meet people as it's a smaller hostel but i had the time of my life here.n i will be back one day. it was great.

Comment by Mitch, Wisconsin, USA

September 2007

Friendly, casual
I thought the place was great. I had no idea what I was going to do in Nashville for a week but I quickly made friends and we hit the town. The hostel is nicely situated between Vanderbilt University and downtown so there is plenty of exploring to do. There are some rules and such, but if you use some common sense and clean up after yourself you shouldn't have to even worry about them. The place is kept quite clean, and the staff was very friendly. I would recommend this place for anyone looking to meet randoms and people interested in the Nashville nightlife.

Comment by Rikke, Denmark

August 2007

I simply loved it!
What more is there to say? I simply loved it! Me and my boyfriend stayed there for 8 nights and we had so much fun and meet so many cool people from all over the world. Including the owner Ron and Klaus (especially!) and Brad who worked there. Everybody was so nice and friendly and we had a BBQ and a poolparty and everything. Klaus had the coffee hot and ready for you when you woke up even if it was nearly noon. So what more can you ask for? And the place wasn't dirty or what ever that girl is saying. It was a really nice hostel with dorms with only 4 beds in them instead of 10 or 14 or 18 which you find in many other hostels. I give this hostel 5 stars. And I hope to see you soon:-)

Comment by Adam from OZ!, Australia

August 2007

Great Fun
Had a great time at this hostel, such a friendly place! If you want to meet people and just basically have fun I recommend a visit. Most nights we had BBQs and sat out in the garden talking, but if you want your space the dorms still retain the privacy. And there's no stupid rules like at other hostels, just basic common sense ones like don't shag in public. I had seen a few negative reviews (heaps of positives but too) coming into stay here, so thought there may be problems. But I was really pleasantry surprised! Dirty and dingy? Never even crossed my mind, I've seen some absolute shockers on my trek across the states and this place doesn't rate. It was clean, free wireless is fast, and Klaus and Ron (owner) are really cool cats. Everyone gets to each other pretty quickly so a good place for the solo trekker. Pretty easy to get places as well, definitely go and eat at the Hospital Cafeteria if you stay. Cheers for the memories, had a blast!

Comment by Melinda, USA

June 2007

Dirty and dingy
I read glowing reviews of this hostel and decided to try it out on a recent visit to Nashville. This review will not be glowing. The hostel generally has a pretty rundown feel to it. Everything is sort of old and dirty, there are weeds where the lawn is dying. Those points alone are not offensive. Where I stayed appeared to be a converted apartment unit, with a common room, two rooms with two bunk beds (one room might have had three bunks), one room with one bunk bed, and one bathroom. The neighborhood felt safe and was quiet. The bathroom was disgusting -- from the toilet, shower, sink, walls, to the floor, it looked like it hadn't been cleaned for at least two years. Tiles were cracked or had fallen off the walls. I was there two nights and preferred to stick with my own filth rather than expose myself to the unknown blackness lurking in the shower. The freshly scrubbed picture as posted online is totally misleading of reality. Also, I believed that the dorms were split into female and male, and when I got there I was told that the female room was full and I was put into a co-ed room. I do not know if this is my fault. I thought I had asked about it, maybe I just assumed that there were many rooms and that I would be automatically put into a same-sex room -- I don't remember. But I definitely was never asked about this, and I think that same sex versus co-ed rooms is a pretty important point for hostelers. I had inquired about a private room when I called prior to my visit, but was told that few people were interested in them and that all rooms were dorms. The owner sounds nice and is probably very nice, but I question how he can stick so many people in one dorm with one filthy bathroom!? I've stayed at hostels before, some in more isolated, country areas and some in major cities such as London and New York -- this was easily the worst. To be fair, the room itself was clean enough, and my bed was comfortable. The walk to downtown was about twenty minutes. The people were friendly and interesting, but this is common to most hostels. I'm giving the hostel two stars -- one because the staff and people were friendly and another because the bed was comfy and the hostel could have been worse, with cockroaches or something.

Comment by Maria Ermolova, Russia

June 2007

Great friendly hostel! I loved the atmosphere and the people.
I really enjoyed staying in Music City Hostel -- it is very safe, friendly, and clean! I came to Nashville for a Welcome Weekend for students admitted to Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management MS in Finance program and was able to walk to Vanderbilt campus in ten minutes. I would definitely recommend anyone visiting Nashville to stay in this hostel -- you will enjoy meeting students from all over the world, the hostel staff will be very attentive to you, you will be able to cook in the kitchen, and you will be very close to downtown Nashville.

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