Michie House in College Hill - Hostel | Hostel in Providence
Hostel
6.4
(113 Reviews) |
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
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1 Bedroom Hostel in College Hill, Providence
Colonial hostel in Providence This hostel features Colonial design. Bathrooms are shared. Michie House in College Hill - Hostel offers 8 accommodations with rice cookers. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Guests have access to shared bathrooms.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). LED televisions come with digital channels.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Reviews
Jul 4, 2025 12:26:06 PM
Review Score:
6
Summary: A no frills hostel which has converted what looks like second floor offices with track lighting into hostel rooms. There is nobody from the hostel on prem, only a ghost staff you can email or call. You are required to upload a copy of your drivers license before check in. There is a shared kitchen and a shared bathroom, the mens room didn’t have toilet paper for the whole time I was there (gross). I emailed the ghost staff to let them know about this but was ignored. There are also what seem to be migrant families living in some of the rooms with their belongings left in the hallway. Speaking of the hallway, there is a very strong air freshener like smell throughout the hallway and the rooms. Be aware if you are sensitive to things like this. Location is great, close to the Brown and RISD campuses. I’m glad I only had to stay in Providence for one night.
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Reviews
Jul 4, 2025 12:26:06 PM
Review Score:
6
Summary: A no frills hostel which has converted what looks like second floor offices with track lighting into hostel rooms. There is nobody from the hostel on prem, only a ghost staff you can email or call. You are required to upload a copy of your drivers license before check in. There is a shared kitchen and a shared bathroom, the mens room didn’t have toilet paper for the whole time I was there (gross). I emailed the ghost staff to let them know about this but was ignored. There are also what seem to be migrant families living in some of the rooms with their belongings left in the hallway. Speaking of the hallway, there is a very strong air freshener like smell throughout the hallway and the rooms. Be aware if you are sensitive to things like this. Location is great, close to the Brown and RISD campuses. I’m glad I only had to stay in Providence for one night.
Margaret
Jun 9, 2025 08:35:00 PM
Review Score:
6
Summary: This is not a conventional hostel, but rather a boarding house with no on-site staff. You'll receive an email prior to "check in" that gives you the door code and your room code and then you are on your own.
One thing to be aware of is that the bathrooms are less secure and private than a typical hostel situation. There's no lockable stall for the showers, so anyone could pop in you. As well, the shower doors were clear glass and only one shower had a curtain to hide you from view while you were showering. I'm very accustomed to shared bathrooms in hostels and feel comfortable in them, but this lacked the security and privacy of a typical hostel bathroom. As well, since there's no on site staff, I don't know what you would do if something creepy/weird did happen?
You can't beat the price, but I think there are some significant safety concerns around the shared bathrooms
Robyn
May 25, 2025 04:19:55 AM
Review Score:
6
Summary: Convenient location in that it was super close to Brown. It’s right downtown, but the entrance is difficult to find. It’s an old dorm so it’s worn out.
No amenities.
Angus
Apr 29, 2025 08:38:51 PM
Review Score:
4
Summary: The first room I checked into was riddled was bed bugs… luckily, whoever I emailed allowed me to check into a different room that night. No bed bugs in that room but there was a strong odor of mold and mildew. Woke up the next morning with a shallow cough. I opted to not stay my second night because this place was so gnarly in the worst possible way.
Quincy
Apr 21, 2025 08:54:57 AM
Review Score:
8
Summary: Great for the price and if your staying by yourself and don’t mind sharing a bathroom.
Jacqueline
Feb 12, 2025 04:01:42 PM
Review Score:
10
Summary: I rented thr room didnt even stay thete
Kerry
Jan 3, 2025 12:26:11 PM
Review Score:
8
Summary: i was comfortable
Lisa
Nov 10, 2024 10:28:46 PM
Review Score:
6
Summary: I was here for a Saturday night, and there was lots of loud activity outside, including racing cars, until about 1:00.After that it was quiet.
Location is very convenient for exploring Brown’s campus, and there are many restaurants nearby. It’s challenging to find the place, since address numbers are scarce.
I really appreciated being able to check in early! Thanks!
I never saw a person who worked here.
Irina
Oct 27, 2024 11:22:43 PM
Review Score:
10
Summary: It was my first time staying in hostel. I loved it. Make sure you register before check in. This is the only way to get number to enter the building and room. There is no service desk or human. It is kind of hard to find without an email from hostel and directions.
Room is huge and clean. Washroom and kitchen are clean. There are no spoons or knives. Bring your own
Diana
Oct 20, 2024 05:10:18 PM
Review Score:
10
Summary: Great location for the price with a well equipped, clean communal kitchen and bathroom . Our room was very comfortable.