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Key West Youth Hostel & Seashell Motel

718 South Street, Key West, FL 33040
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2.5 of 5 stars 64 Reviews
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What travellers say about this Speciality lodging
  • Cheap place(3)
  • Private room(3)
  • Young people(3)
  • Very nice(3)
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ubernerd
San Francisco, California
Reviewer
5 reviews
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

My brother and I stayed here in one of the private rooms. I would definitely not return, and recommend staying elsewhere. Pros: - nice courtyard - so-so location - not totally filthy - A/C was adequate (in January at night) - in-room fridge Cons: - Very little social atmosphere - very surprising for a hostel in a vacation town. -... More

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Weiling50
Teaneck, New Jersey, United States
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

the staff are very good, but there is very cold at night. We only have a thin bed sheet and the air conditioner is broken. So that I have a little fever. And the location is very far away from the mallory square. More

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Em M
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012
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Clean sheets and locked door is about all that is provided, but this is a GREAT way to see Key West if you're on a budget. Sure, it can be loud and the bunk beds are rickety, but you are sure to meet interesting people and have a place to simply crash after a day of experiencing the island. Be... More

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MazzaRazza_83
Toronto
Senior Reviewer
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2011
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people found this review helpful

I traveled to Key West with my brother for a weekend away and only found the hostel once we arrived, no reservations. We were lucky they had a private room left and it's SO much cheaper than staying in a hotel there. The motel is a couple blocks from everything, we walked to the beach and downtown with ease. The... More

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Caldwell4321
Dundee, Michigan
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3 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2011
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people found this review helpful

You Can't expect 5 five stars while trying traveling on a budget. This palce has a great Keys feel and staff is freindly. The courtyard area is great to sit and chit-chat with people from all over the globe. I have stayed here for years and will continue to do so. The owners continue to keep the palce nice. Just... More

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Abby T
Dallas, Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I stayed at the Seashell Motel with two family members in August 2011. It is a combination hostel and hotel. I booked this room for two reasons - it's the cheapest place to stay in all of Key West and it's in a good location only a few blocks from downtown and the beaches. My quoted rate was $84.00 a... More

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Kejbdhdjj
1 review
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2011
2
people found this review helpful

If u want a hot, sweaty non romantic night with your wife in key west, this place is for you. The beds are awful ...springs are sticking out...you would be much better off sleeping on the tile floor. The ac does not work ...just trust me don't stay here ...it is wayyyyyyyyyy over priced! More

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HoosierTexan216
Austin, Texas
1 review
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We were given the following quote via email: "The rates for 4 adults are as follows: -Extended Double Rooms with two full-size beds and a single bed - $129+tax." They later raised their price to $169 claiming the new kid that gave the quote didn't know there were 4 people (when his quote SPECIFICALLY said "for 4 adults"). For the... More

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cenby
Toms River, New Jersey
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Don't pay in advance. You get what you pay for...a lumpy bed in a small room. If you only need a cheap place to sleep and shower, then this is a low budget choice. It is located three blocks off the far end of Duval Street. Figure 30 mins to walk to Mallory Square. 10 min walk to the beach.... More

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neveragainseashell
usa
1 review
3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2011
3
people found this review helpful

150 dollars a night for a solo room of this quality ?! NO its worth no more than 35 us dollars,its dirty the toilets leaked ,dirty towels,door don't actually close wonder why bother with the key :) u can ear everything outside and u could actually be seen taking your shower no curtains in the bath room ,couldnt use the... More

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