City Hostel-- HI-ST.JOHN'S

A special gem. I stayed 5 nights here and wish I could have stayed weeks longer. It is friendly and welcoming, easy to make yourself comfortable. Dave goes above and beyond to accommodate everyone's needs, Roxanne and Jeff keep the place clean and tidy while balancing all the check ins and check outs. And there are a handful of long term guests that make this place a home with the smell of good cooking, meaningful conversation, and a friendly smile. The location is great for exploring St. John's and feels safe with lovely neighbours all around and a great coffee shop just up the hill.

Five out of five! Yes, the place is a bit outdated, but that’s exactly what gives it so much character. The beds were super comfortable, and everything—from the rooms to the kitchen—was superduper clean, which I really appreciated. They’re in the process of installing a second shower, which will be a great addition, but even now, everything felt well managed. The kitchen was cozy, clean, and fully stocked with everything you could need—and then some! There was an absolute heaping amount of food left behind by generous past travelers, which added to the sense of community. While storage space is a bit limited with just one fridge, the overall experience more than made up for it. The location is fantastic, the staff were kind and helpful, and the atmosphere on the street outside gave it a true St. John’s vibe. Thanks for such a memorable stay(s)!

I stayed there for five nights and I would definitely come again. Yes there ist only one shared bathroom with a toilet and one extra toilet for 8 people in high season but I never had to wait for a long time, maybe five minutes. They offer rooms with private bathrooms too. Roxanne and Jeff always make sure that everything is clean. I loved the hostel and the area around. Everything is super close. David also offers a very nice three hour tour in St. John’s and around which was truly amazing (I went with his good friend Jeff and we had the best time). I can 100% recommend and can’t understand bad reviews. There is maybe no power outlet in every corner off the room but everybody can charge the phone easily. There is even a fridge in the room and the kitchen is nice and clean too! Keep in mind this is Newfoundland and not New York City! I loved it! :-)

My partner and I stayed at this charming, warm and welcoming hostel. Roxanne was a joy to meet and Dave was incredibly accommodating and went out of his way to help us out finding a place to stay. Thanks for the wonderful stay!

Great stay at the hostel. I met great people and it was really clean (no bed bugs). I had a room with the bathroom inside so I can’t speak about the shared one. The kitchen is quite small and in the “basement” (so not a lot of light) but everything needed to cook (except oil). There is no lounge where you can work unfortunately but there is a coffee place near to the hostel. The location could not be more perfect !!

Excellent stay here. It’s very clean and looked after. In a great location in downtown St John’s. Walkable distance to everything you need. Kitchen is well kept and has plenty of space and utensils. Lots of friendly people around - make sure to stay here when in town!

It's a cheap accommodation that got me by for my visit in a private room. There isn't management on-site which can cause delays. The mattress was awful. Fitted sheet was discussing so I replaced it with a top sheet that looked clean. Friendly people.

We booked a room with a private bathroom — everything was as advertised, and the self check-in was easy ✅. It was cool to stay in one of the colorful houses in downtown St. John’s, just a short walk from the harbor, pubs, and shopping areas. The beds weren’t very comfortable, but you get what you pay for.