HI Halifax Heritage House

No locks on bathroom doors in shared co-ed dorm, no locking options on lockers, or curtains on beds. The staff weren't particularly helpful or welcoming, and the hostel was a significant walk from anything of interest. The beds were cozy, however, and the rooms and general washrooms were clean!

Great location and the hostel was clean and well taken care of, but I found the staff a bit standoffish and they seemed annoyed anytime I approached them for assistance. I love staying in hostels because they're fun and welcoming but I didn't feel that with the staff here

I’ve been to quite a few hostels and this ranks near the top for me. The hostel very clearly has undergone some recent renovations, all the facilities were beautiful. The bathrooms were always clean and available. The beds were comfy and the lockers were a good size, a great kitchen and food storage system. The location was also on a main street and a very short walk away from the harbour. I would not hesitate to stay here again if I was in Halifax. Only 3 things I’ll mention that didn’t tarnish my experience but would be good to note. There is no AC, if on the 3rd floor be prepared to walk your luggage up all the stairs and there is no sign outside which makes locating the hostel confusing (or I’m just not observant 😀)

I really enjoyed my stay at this hostel. It’s newly renovated, with clean, cozy, and comfortable rooms. We stayed for five nights in a private room, and everything was quiet and relaxing. The kitchen is spacious, and the room was well-maintained. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. On New Year’s Eve, a group of us, including fellow guests and staff, went together to the fireworks and the New Year’s party at the Grand Parade area. It was such an amazing experience, and I had a great time celebrating with everyone. Everything about this hostel was perfect, but I do have one small suggestion: adding some hangers in the rooms and bathrooms would be a great improvement, especially for winter guests like us who needed space to hang jackets and towels. It’s a minor detail, but overall, the hostel was absolutely fantastic!

The staff are very accommodating and friendly. Large kitchen area. We had a private room booked and it was very quiet.

Their manager Shane doesn't have the brain to hire decent folks, instead the ones he hires end up doing filthy things to people's food behind their back. Then he ignores the complaints and says it never happened. Truely a sick place not a youth hostel service.

Great location! Close to the waterfront. Newly renovated, so, everything looks very new and clean. The staff were very nice and friendly. The beds are a bit too stiff but I didn’t mind. Probably the most clean and comfortable hostel I’ve stayed at so far. Would definitely recommend! :)

Wow, the most modern hostel I've ever been too. Tidy, clean and modern. Great amenities too. Perfect location

I was feeling curious about hostels in this city, so I stepped into this HI location on Barrington this afternoon. The space is bright and welcoming, with colorful group agendas on the wall in the main foyer, along with a bulletin board of events and ride-shares. The kitchen off to the left was closed, but enjoyed the same natural light filtering through the front windows, along with an airy, clean feel. The woman at the front desk was checking in a visitor, so I browsed the rates and poked about. Bed prices seem on par with hostels I've stayed in throughout the world, maybe a little higher even ($30ish for a bed in a dorm, $70ish for singles). The group tour events list was quintessentially Halifax, with trips to various waterfront pubs and brewery visits. There were people milling about and I thought how lovely it would be to be in Halifax with fresh eyes. On the South end of Barrington, with loads of heritage properties, this is a lovely locale for a welcoming hostel. I'd give it a five, but I have yet to cozy up in one of the bunks!

I enjoyed my stay here. The staff were very friendly and helpful. It's in a great location too-two or so blocks from a grocery store, two or three blocks from the waterfront, plus numerous bars on the same street. Another thing I noticed was the fact that the bunks (at least on the Japan room where I stayed) do not squeak!

My sister visited Halifax in May of last year and had booked a couple nights here online. She arrived late and was met with shockingly rude and irresponsible behaviour from the guy at the front desk. He told her she couldn't check in here without a passport, which she wasn't carrying because she's Canadian, and he said she had to leave. Despite the fact that it was dark, raining, and she was sobbing, he offered no help other than saying he could "give her the number of a homeless shelter". Even if he couldn't bend the rules, which frankly he should have, the least he could have done as a decent human was to help her find another place to stay. This behaviour is disgusting, rude, irresponsible, and completely antithetical to the hostess ethos!

A more expensive, but better than average hostel. I'd stay here again.