City Hostel in St. John's … City Hostel is just amazing. The owners and workers there are all fantastic, and there is no experience like staying in a hostel for a week. The ranges of people that you get to meet and even stay friends with in some cases. The location is unbeatable, and the price too! I definitely recommend City Hostel to anyone who wants to stay in St. John's!
City Hostel in St. John's … I stayed in the City Hostel for two weeks this May. The rooms, bathrooms, and kitchen were clean, and the staff always friendly and helpful. They helped me arrange two hikes along the East Coast Trail and were full of useful information (local attractions, directions to grocery store). The wireless internet worked (a rare thing, in my experience), and when the toilet broke one night, a plumber fixed it first thing the next morning. Overall, City Hostel is a friendly and clean hostel in a great location (in a great city!) -- what more could you ask for?
Downtown Hostel St. John's NFL in St. John's … Quaint and tiny, but very cool. Carola and Bill ROCK!! Carola's "Yoda Straps" saved my life from what could have been an unfortunate biking/camping adventure. I have purposefully gone out and hunted for Quidi Vidi beer in Ontario (and found it!!). This place has hiking, biking and generally clean air :-)
Moo Moo's Ice Cream and Chucky's Fish & Chips are a close walk from here, and Screech (I still have some left, which is being saved for my birthday). In two weeks on the coast, I counted only ONE unfortunately sober day. Cheers to this little jewel.
Downtown Hostel St. John's NFL in St. John's … You cannot go to St. John's without visiting this hostel! I had an amazing time there. We had fun with Bill and Jack in the evening and got to know many of the other travelers. I will never forget it!
City Hostel in St. John's … I stayed at City Hostel for about a week in total, enjoyed the cleanliness of the rooms, the towels, shower, privacy, and proximity to everything. I really enjoyed the tours from the hostel and found the owners and drivers Dave and Dennis very knowledgeable about their country, their history and travelling. They made my trip much more relaxed than it was up until I arrived there. Everyone was impressed with the rooms, and the staff's helpfulness, and friendly, down-to-earth attitude. They made you feel part of the place. I would definitely book here again, and recommend it highly. They also connected me to other hostels as I traveled about. Thanks.
City Hostel in St. John's … From the minute I arrived in St. John's I was taken care of. Dave picked me up from the original location and took me to the other one. The hostel is newly renovated and is kept clean. There were clean sheets, blankets, and towels for everyone. I needed info about St. John's the next morning to budget my time and Dennis was there to tell me all the places he thought that I would like. Every single one was enjoyable. If there was anything needed they were willing to go the extra mile for you. The tours are customized and as long as no one else is on a different one, you can pretty much chose your destinations, may it be a ten-hour drive around the Irish Loop. It is the most amazing place I have ever been to. They do more for you than a five-star hotel would.Thanks guys. You made my five-day stay in St. John's the best vacation I have ever had.
Downtown Hostel St. John's NFL in St. John's … This hostel is awesome — during my stay I really enjoyed the warm and cozy atmosphere at this place. Carola and Bill are so friendly and helpful concerning all backpacker needs. I also met many other travelers and made new friends when we were cooking and sitting together in the common room. I strongly recommend this place! Thanks for everything! Alex :)
City Hostel in St. John's … From the moment I came in the door I was treated like a friend. I'd never stayed at a hostel before but from this experience I would look toward booking one again when traveling. City Hostel is a bonus to the city of St. John's. They'll point you in the right direction and truly care about your experience while there. If you ever find yourself visiting and are looking for a convenient, clean and comfortable location in downtown St. John's I highly recommend staying here.
Thanks again to Dennis and the staff there. Way to go guys.
Downtown Hostel St. John's NFL in St. John's … This place is not as big as HI hostels, but it's good none the less. The only downer is that there's no Internet access. It has friendly and informative staff.
Downtown Hostel St. John's NFL in St. John's … My other accommodations fell through at the last moment,and I was scrambling. when I called, Bill said that he had given away the last bed, but when he found out I was staying one night only -- he literally gave me (well, rented) his own bed and went to stay at his brother's across the street! (Please don't think he'll do this all the time!) It was a gesture that will always be remembered and appreciated. cozy house, maps on the wall give it that backpacker feeling, rooms are good enough, common room full of books and videos (oh yes, each room has a TV!). Many thanks to Bill, a true Newfie b'y.
Downtown Hostel St. John's NFL in St. John's … Carola is such a cool person! This hostel is close to everything. (St. John's isn't that big, though!) You've got to sign Carola's guest book or she will write some bad things about you when you leave!! Ha ha! I was there in July 2004, at the end of eight days around Newfoundland and it was the best way to greet the great place that Newfoundland is! The hostel is very clean; it looks like it's a family's house. You even have reading lights close to your bed. There's a free Web connection at the French culture institute just three blocks from the house. Bill or Carola will explain to you where it is. The keyboards are in French!! Downtown Hostel is definitely THE place to stay in St John's!!
Downtown Hostel St. John's NFL in St. John's … I really enjoyed my stay at the Downtown Hostel. Bill, the resident manager and teller of tall tales, is very friendly and spent time with the guests, making us feel very welcome He will give you the shirt off his own back to help you out if needed. Oh, Bill also throws a great kitchen party! Ask him to hypnotize you. I have stayed at hostels that may have been fancier, but none were more down to earth and friendly as this one.
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