Halifax Backpackers Hostel
239 Reviews
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+19024313170
2193 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 3B5
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Features
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Vegetarian options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Casual
- Cozy
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Outdoor seating
- Late-night food
- Romantic
- Kids' menu
- Great cocktails
- Live music
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venkat sravan.venkat
04.09.2023
Halifax Backpackers Hostel
Rooms are spotless. Well maintained hostel at the price point. The instructions to late check in was easy.This is for the management. The only issue we faced was in the Private Double Room.Because of the loose bolts, the Metal beds are too noisy. Please look into it .Staff is very friednly too .Apart from that, this place will be me and my friends 1st choice for accomdation.
Sophie Meade
03.09.2023
Halifax Backpackers Hostel
I had gone with a large group so we ended up booking many rooms & although my room was grate my friends did have some complaints about needing to share outlets wich is not ideal if you are traveling alone. The staff was friendly although one of them did wander into our room without knocking a few times & although it is a hostel we wher all one group in the room so would have appreciated a warning especially if one of us (all assigned female) wher changing. Ther was also a shooting about a minute walk away from the Hostel.
Kailey Schwerman
18.08.2023
Halifax Backpackers Hostel
Super friendly staff upon entry. Warm and cozy environment with the cafe. Walking distance to downtown and the LF bakery (must try if you're visiting) Space was quiet and the caretaker was very welcoming and friendly. Had the 6 bed dorm to myself! Probably could have been swept and cleaned a bit better but it's a hostel which is kind of a given. Bathrooms were clean. Beds definitely stiff but i'd stay again given the rest of the good things. Thanks all!
kuldeep aggarwal
31.07.2023
Halifax Backpackers Hostel
Location is great, apart from that I didn't personally feel it's good for my stay. The room is dirty, suffocated and congested. The beds make noise when you turn around on it. Power sockets are loose, unable to plug in my chargers.
Marie E.
24.07.2023
Halifax Backpackers Hostel
We arrived late after 20 hours on the train and did the self check-in (check-in data had been provided beforehand per email), which presented no problem. But when we got into our room, there weren’t enough free beds for us. After contacting the manager, we were told that the hostel‘s booking program had messed up our reservation and there weren‘t any available beds left in the hostel. So two of us had to sleep in one bed. At least we got a refund for that one bed and the manager was quick to answer our messages.Apart from that, the hostel was quite good. The rooms and baths were clean, the kitchen had everything we needed and the lady at the front desk was nice. The location is good as well.
Holly Klann
23.07.2023
Halifax Backpackers Hostel
The photos of this hostel are entirely deceiving. When comparing with my stay, I had to question if I was on the right website when looking at the business’ photos -I didn’t recognize them. The place is in need of a renovation, is old , creaky and in an unsafe area of town. Every Uber driver gave me a warning when I was getting dropped off here. It gets good ratings for location due to its proximity to downtown. As a woman staying there on my own I did not feel safe. The staff keep it clean and are friendly, but be aware it is not as depicted.
Connor Needham
20.07.2023
Halifax Backpackers Hostel
This is everything you could ask for from a hostel. A safe warm bed to sleep in that is close to downtown. The rooms feel a little small but that's fair given the price. If you are planning on spending most of your vacation in the Hostel I might suggest splurging and getting a hotel room but if you are just looking for a place to crash while you are in Halifax, this is the place for you. Nice staff, clean, full kitchen and so affordable. I am so thankful for this hostel as it allowed me to do this trip and be present in Halifax for a once in a lifetime personal event without breaking the bank. If I am ever back as a solo traveler in Halifax, I will definitely come back.
Claire Thomson
19.07.2023
Halifax Backpackers Hostel
Super amazing staff and vibes. Everyone I spoke to at the cafe was so friendly and welcoming and the night staff were always around to check in and say hello. Was very excited to find a place so affordable and in such a great location. I will totally be returning here when I come back to Halifax! Unfortunately, the beds in my room were very uncomfortable, the lights in the bathroom and shower areas downstairs didn't work and there was a few times someone arrived late at night into my room without my knowing so that was a bit of a jump scare but those things come with the hostel experience (and price!). Overall the place was very clean, affordable, accessible and welcoming. As a solo female traveller I never felt unsafe but would love if there was a phone number residents could contact at night or a person on shift we could go to with concerns after the cafe closed as that would be super helpful!
Raphaëlle Stordeur-Jutras
19.07.2023
Halifax Backpackers Hostel
Mixed feelingsPositives :- Location- Room was cute and well equipped (mini fridge, cold water, glasses, towels, desk lamp)- Kitchen is well equipped- Self check in very efficient (arrived around midnight and instructions sent by email were clear)- Little café is convenient and charmingNegatives :- bathrooms and kitchen are filled with mold (shower curtains, spots on the ceiling, ceiling lamps)- kitchen is dusty- safety concerns (mostly because of drug use from other guests - I was in a private room so I didn't care so much but for people in dorms, might be scarier) (also, management did not seem to care about these guests going on full lsd / crack mode)- 10$ fee for storing bags after check out time in the middle of a common living room, unlocked and accessible to everyone- fan in the room, very nice for the hot weather we had, but did not work properly so it was kind of useless- fan in the kitchen had a lot of old dust stuck to it (A LOT)- staff was friendly but do not seem to have the proper ressources to handle this placeOverall we loved our stay in Halifax, but it was not because of this backpacker. We only came back to it to sleep so it was alright. It was inexpensive for the season but the health and safety of guests should be the priority of any hospitality manager, regardless of the price point.For those reasons, I do not recommend and I will not go back.
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2193 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 3B5
Halifax Backpackers Hostel