We stayed just one night in this HI Hostel in a private room. The room was very small and old furnished. The private bath was in the hallway and not locked by the time we arrived, so other people used it already. The staff was friendly and helpful. It was a little pricy for what we got. Maybe the stay... more

I really enjoyed staying at this hostel. The building is quite old, I think they said almost 150 years, but it's so well kept that you just appreciate it! There were nice details maintained throughout the building and at the same time it was very clean and warm. Stepping into this hostel from outside (October and chilly in Halifax!) was... more

My husband and I stayed here one night while traveling Nova Scotia by motorbike. We found the staff friendly and helpful. The common areas are clean and well appointed. We had a private room that was set up for 4 with an en suite full bath. It was in the basement, but was clean and had a large window. The... more

The staff here are mostly locals , who are unfriendly, unhelpful, and depressing. The cliquishness it seems like, is from a handfull of bullying types who think they are unaccountable to anyone and their behaviour shows it! It is also overpriced and they stiff you with added costs at every turn -- Personally I am very suspicious of this. Stay... more