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Michie House in College Hill - Hostel

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Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Full-sized fridge, microwave, toaster, rice cooker
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Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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230 Thayer St, Providence, RI, 02906
  • Brown University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Rhode Island Convention Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Amica Mutual Pavilion
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Single Room, Multiple Beds

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 186 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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About this property

Michie House in College Hill - Hostel

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 fridge/freezers, microwaves and kitchenware and 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.

During your stay at Michie House in College Hill - Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Brown University.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Steps from Brown University and a 2-minute drive from Rhode Island Convention Center

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

Property is also known as

Michie House next to Brown
Michie House in College Hill
Michie House in College Hill - Hostel Providence

Michie House in College Hill - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 86 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Annemarie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property should not even be listed as a Hotel since it doesn't have any of the amenities to cater to guests. It is philthy, noisy and not practical at all. Moreover, the so called "team" is a lying woman who can talk the talk but the place clearly does not walk the walk. Expedia should definitely remove this pseudo establishment from its partners.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lynn

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irina, Guilford

Travelled with group
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the price with a well equipped, clean communal kitchen and bathroom . Our room was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

mark

Ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hostel near Brown
I have stayed at hostels and budget locations around the world and found this location in need of some attention. For those looking for a hotel experience, this is not the location for you. This is perfect for those on a budget. It is located in the heart of Brown University with plenty of food options. The street life can be a bit loud with cars revving their engines from 6 PM - 1 AM. The smell of the vape shop/hookah lounge below adds an extra flavor. I had no issues with these things - it was more the cleanliness of the shared bathrooms and room. When I arrived the bathrooms were a mess and my room looked like it had not been cleaned in a while. I did call the manager about the state of the bathrooms and they had their cleaning team clean them the next morning. So that was a good sign. It would be great in the future if their cleaning team put a bit more effort into prepping the rooms. FYI - bring your own soap and shampoo since none is provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Emma

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was not very clean. There was no soap in the bathroom or kitchen and the hand dryer did not work. One of the showers did not have a curtain. The room was okay, but very hot and the street outside was noisy at all hours of the night. The bed was comfortable and the tv with access to Netflix was a nice amenity, but the room was a little run down. There was a child living in the hostel who would run up and down the hallways and make noise. At one point he would not stop hitting my door. Would not recommend this place unless you need a cheap place to stay for a night and plan to be out of your room as much as possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kyra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
does the trick
It is hard to find a cheap place to stay in the heart of Providence; so if you are looking for that, this is the place to stay! I think my biggest issues with it was security (it does have a code to get into the building and your room, but other than the security cameras, there is no front desk etc) and noise. The walls are very thin so you can hear the people in the rooms next to you, the people in the hallway and the people on the street. Other than Saturday night where I heard lots of people going out on the street, it was not much of an issue. The hostel itself was decently clean (except for the kitchen on occasion) and for the most part I had the shared bathroom to myself (cold and hot water available for showering but I would say there was no soap for the entirety of my stay there :/)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Ana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The two sofas were very old and not taken care off (full of stains), we didn't even think about sitting on them. The bed was old and also damaged, the sheet and towels looked clean but since the rest of the room didn't it was very concerning. I hope you get ride of the old/stain furniture. There is cheap furniture in Ikea that you can use instead.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Artemiza

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful value for money - clean, great location, good communication from staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Maykao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a shared communal space and so noisy inside and outside as expected. Communication regarding checking in was great. I gave it a lower rating because we reserved a room with two twin beds for two well built boys that would typically sleep well in two full beds, and instead we got one queen bed. Had I known I would have paid extra and booked a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Christine

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was NOTHING like the pictures. It was dirty & beat-up. There is no air or fan and the windows are broken - if you can get it open you have to prop it with something so that it stays open. The common bathroom was not clean and several times it ran out of toilet paper which you cannot flush but have to throw in a bin! The streets are noisy all night long with people cruising with loud music. There were homeless individuals sleeping on the doorstep and even in the stairwell on a rainy day. I didn’t feel very safe even though I was two blocks from Brown University.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Flop House to Avoid
“So smoke meth” started my stay. Positives: the bedding and mattress seemed clean with minimal odor. There was a working TV. The location is close to the University and Starbucks is across the street. When I arrived the shared bathroom stall had the graffiti above, no hand soap and no rollers to hold toilet paper. The room consisted of old dorm beds, desk, chair and carpeting. It had two couches, both filthy. One had either blood or chocolate stain on it. The smoke alarm had no battery, only 1 of 3 windows opened, some device under the night stand seemed disabled. The curtains were thin, didn’t match and didn’t cover the windows so 5:40am the sun, and heat, streamed in. The pictures of bedrooms on website didn’t look anything like my room was set. The room smelled like gym socks and had no climate control. The locked thermostat in the main hall was set to 80 degrees even as the rooms were uncomfortably hot and when they came to put on the A/C days later, it was a cool night and room was cold. All the flooring was disgusting. The carpets everywhere were dirty. I don’t think shower rugs have ever been washed and there was blood on the privacy screen. There was hot water but pressure was so minimal, one woman washed her hair in the sink. There seems to be no one on site and guests piled up dirty dishes; the kitchen was gross. I never dared to open refrigerator. There was an electric kettle and minimal dishes. There was a homeless person sleeping in stepwell. Never again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christine

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Virtual checkin was a disaster all round.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has people living there permanently. They sleep in the common area couches
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rahul

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
CAUTION
Stayed here overnight and had room broken into and almost all items stolen while I slept. Police apprehended some perpetrators within days. They admitted to having the key code not only to the building to my room as well! How does that happen? Management was unable or unwilling to provide security camera footage despite a camera in the hallway right outside my room. To top it off i was denied a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Ndeye

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Ben

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mixed
Pros: Closest lodging to Brown, lots of restaurants, very affordable, clean, huge common bathroom Cons: rooms are run down, heating system is out of control (very hot and very cold), thin walls, no real lounge, a broken window in a room (they switched me to a different room) If they invested $50k in new windows, HVAC and lighting, it would be a great place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elvis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thanks Linda and Sebastian
I would like to Express my gratitude to Staffs Linda, Sebastian, and the owner himself Sezar. I have been here for about 2 months, and I have been treated with a degree of gratitude, and respect that it's starting to feel like a family. Anyone who wants this experience should book with this business, if not for the staff, the people, or the business than do so for it's location, surroundings, and friendly warm reception.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024