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Uptown Hostel

TripAdvisor Traveller Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars Based on 6 traveller reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3 based on 4 reviews Rooms
    • 3 based on 5 reviews Service
    • 3 based on 5 reviews Value
    • 3.5 based on 4 reviews Cleanliness
  • Recommended For:
    • 30% based on 6 reviews Young Singles
    • 30% based on 6 reviews Older Travellers
    • 30% based on 6 reviews Families with Teenagers
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Reviews of Uptown Hostel

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1 of 5 stars
GUATEMALA
4 Nov 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

The owner is I think Russian or somewhere from Europe. But her lack of manners and education is impressive!!! She ripped off a group of girls the night before by telling them they were late and had given their room to other people. Didn't refund their money and she did the same to us (I see a pattern there!!!) The... more

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1 of 5 stars
Virginia
18 Sep 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

I reserved a room at this hostel online. I had a family emergency and called to cancel my reservation. Apparently, the crazy landlady other reviewers have mentioned was the one who took my call. She was unbelievably rude. The first thing I said was, "I'm calling to cancel my reservation..." Without stopping to understand what I was saying, she began... more

15 Jun 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

Ok the Hostel is not so clean (especially the showers) and the owner is a bit rude and/or crazy. But she is not living in the hostel. So it is a perfect place to feel home and to meet other peoples. I really enjoyed my stay in this hostel and every people I met also did. Everyone in the hostel... more

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2 of 5 stars
Quebec City, Canada
10 Nov 2006
1/2 found this review helpful

I stayed there for 3 nights in 2004. I was first interested by this place knowing the owner was from Quebec as I am and because she advertised it in the newspaper of Quebec city. The cheap rate sure was appealing as well. It didn't started very well : prior to my departure, I had to set a meeting with... more

18 Jun 2005
9/11 found this review helpful

Avoid at all costs! if something seems to good to be true then it probably is! the place is diry, rat infested, very noisey and cold. The Landlady is not operating on a full deck of cards. This place should be shut down!!! more

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3 of 5 stars
Bruxelles
9 Jul 2007
2/3 found this review helpful

J'ai été horrifié par les prix des hôtels loués à partir de l'Europe. Au hasard d'internet je suis tombé sur... more

Reviews of Uptown Hostel

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239 Lenox Avenue, New York City, NY 10027