Botanical Backpackers Hostel

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1. Jacqueline Harens ★★★★★

   This was a great place to stay if you want a chill hostel. Erika was awesome, she is so friendly and knowledgeable of the area. She makes you a personalized name tag on your bed which I liked. The hostel is small and the breakfast is limited but if you are looking for a good price this is it. Full kitchen and fridge for cooking your own food. Rooms are a little small but the bed was comfy. It is a little bit of walk from the center city but there is a bus stop around the corner. I took a taxi from the train station and it was on 6.40 pounds. Thank you for the nice stay!

   almost 6 months ago
2. Iris Ducker ★★★★★

   I cannot rave about this hostel enough. It was cosy, clean, and the perfect amount of social. The kitchen is large and easy to cook in and all of the little touches that Erika has added really make it feel like a home away from home. Highly recommmend!

   almost 7 months ago
3. S Verte ★★★★★

   I highly recommend this little hostel, it was clean, comfortable and very friendly. The staff were helpful and it felt very safe. There were so many little touches to make it feel warm. It was peaceful and quiet at night and I slept very well. The location is also great, close to Queen's, the botanic gardens and easy access to the city. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. Thank you to Erika and the staff.

   almost 8 months ago

1. Eliabel SEYS ★★★★★

   This hostel is incredible and one of the best I stayed at!! You'll feel instantly at home there, in a safe and peaceful atmosphere. The owner is really friendly and helpful. Other guests are all lovely. Rooms are very fine and common spaces really cute. It's not located right in the center but 15 min walk / 7 min bus (in front of the hostel) Highly recommended!

   almost 2 years ago
2. Rosaleen Aljohmani ★★★★★

   Great customer service! Lovely breakfast! Very clean! If you’re a woman travelling especially, come here. It’s friendly and safe! The receptionist was very friendly and homely. The hostel felt like a big warm home not a corporate building, it was so clean throughout and nice and toasty at night. Comfortable beds and lovely free breakfast offered. Free ear plugs on offer as well which were a great idea even though the hostel was so quiet after 9pm. We were a group of 4 girls and it can be hard to find hostels you feel safe in as a woman but this hostel was exactly that. I felt safe, taken care of and the shared common areas were very cute. We walked to and from the hostel at night and didn’t feel worried. 10/10 would reccomend!

   almost 3 years ago
3. Jeremy Schachter ★★★★★

   I am so happy I stayed here it was amazing. It has a super nice homey vibe. Erika and Maren were both really friendly and helpful. They were able to give good recommendations on what to do in the city and help arrange it. As a solo backpacker I found it easy to meet people and make friends in the common areas. Stay here if you want to meet people and explore the city, which is exactly what I wanted. You will get a good night's sleep and feel very welcome here. Even after extending I still would've liked to stay longer.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Abby Bongers ★★★★★

   The hostel was super cozy and welcoming especially the living room. Breakfast had many options for people of any intolerances or allergies. The rooms were clean and what you'd expect of a dorm. Erika, the owner and operator, was super friendly. I would happily stay here again and again.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Celina Hubabuba ★★★★★

   This was without a doubt the best hostel I’ve ever stayed in. The host Erika and her staff were super welcoming and helpful and I loved the vibe of the place. You can tell how much effort they put into making you feel at home. Everything was very clean and the beds super comfortable. They have a “quiet after nine rule” so if you have any issues you can always contact Erika and she will make sure you get a good night sleep :) The breakfast was also really good, I loved that they had so many vegan and gluten-free options! Thank you for this amazing stay, I will definitely be back soon!!

   almost 3 years ago

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