About Alt Hostel
Ideally set at the heart of the Old Port of Montréal, Alt Hostel hotel is just a two-minute walk to Château Ramezay - Historic Site and Museum of Montreal. The Mount Royal Park is only four miles from this classic budget-friendly property.
The spacious and air-conditioned rooms are either private or dormitory type. Each is equipped with personal lockers and has access to shared bathrooms.
Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available in all rooms and some public areas. There is a common well-equipped kitchen on-site. Free city maps and tour & ticket assistance are available at the front desk.
Alt Hostel hotel offers free breakfast each day. There are also various dining options right outside the property including La Champagnerie, La Menara Moroccan Restaurant, and Bella Vita.
Montreal Notre-Dame Basilica is just ten-minute walk from this establishment. The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is two and a half miles away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Set at the heart of Montreal
The property is located in the centre of Montreal, with a good number of shops, bars, galleries and other tourist attractions within walking distance. Guests were able to walk to the Old Port within five minutes, as well as the central railway station that took them to farther parts of the country.
positive:
Ideal for a quick stay!
Guests who are on a very tight budget commented that staying on the property suited their needs the best. While the property is not as elegant compared to other high-rated hotels, it is fully functional with comfortable rooms for those who are planning to only spend a night or two in the city.
positive:
Quick reception desk service
Many guests stated that the check-in and check-out process are easy! This was because of the well-performing receptionists, who always made it a point to answer all of the questions from the guests and never failed to give them vital information about the property and the city.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Basic complimentary breakfast
The free breakfast is very basic and uninspiring according to guests, with only a limited choice of jam, peanut butter, and cheese to boast. There is a kitchen which guests can freely use to prepare their own meal, but the basic items for food preparation aren't provided.
negative:
Not suitable for light sleepers
Previous guests complained that they were able to hear people walking and talking on the hallways from their rooms. Some of them were disturbed by the noises so much they had to request for a room transfer.
negative:
Minor issues about shared bathrooms
There were complaints about the shared bathrooms' cleanliness. Guests stated that the management must put more respect to the hygiene of the bathing facilities, as they became hesitant on using the facilities because they were unclean.