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Reviews of Hostel Smith

20 Rue Droite, Nice, France 06300

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79.0%

32 out of 43 HostelBookers customers said that they would recommend 'Hostel Smith'

Atmosphere: 77.6%
Location: 89.6%
Facilities: 72.8%
Fun: 82.4%

Staff: 80.8%
Cleanliness: 72.8%
Safety: 77.6%
Value: 78.4%

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Date	Hostel Smith Customer Reviews	Overall Rating
03 December 2009	Hannah Whitfield We stayed in the hostel's studio apartment just a few doors down from the other rooms, which had just been renovated - everything worked and it has everything you need, washing machine, full kitchen, etc. Perfect location in the old district of Nice 'Vieille Ville', surrounded by other old apartments, shops, restaurants, pubs, and a short walk from the sea... surprisingly little tourists around. Free wi-fi access and computers in the hostel's main building. The owners are great and very helpful. awesome place	95%

30 October 2009	Customer review Location was great	42%

16 October 2009	thomas poulsen the location is excellent and the staff great as well. if you book in the dormitory it can be a bit crowded at times but you have the option the book a 2-person room next to the dorm aswell(using the same facilities as the dorm) - its a bit noisy so bring ear-plugs. however you have an even better option if you like a bit of privacy and less noise. the hostel has a small studio - being fixed at the moment, but still availeble. this room has toilet ensuite and own kitchen and is located just few steps away from the hostel in the same great location in the old town. i myself is a light sleeper and like privacy thus I stayed at the studio -you pay a little extra but for me it was worth it. the enthusiasm of the the owner/staff is excellent - always smiling and helpfull.	87%

15 October 2009	Vicki Young This place was super fun and the layout makes it super easy to meet people. The bunk beds were great (after staying in so many hostels where you can't sit up on the bottom bunk...it was soooo amazing to have so much room to sit up on the bottom bunk). The hostel is a bit cramped but being in a super location makes up for that. However, you better be ready to party, be a deep sleeper or have an ipod because at night (10pm-4am ish) the noise from old town is insane!!! I would still stay here again for sure though, super close to tram and beach and its right in old town, which is such a wonderful part of Nice.	82%

14 October 2009	Customer review The staff and owners of Hostel Smith are SO accommodating! They really try to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The location could not get any better- right in the center of Villeux Nice (Old Town) and a 5 minute walk to the beach and major Promenade. Only minutes walk to the main shopping area of Nice and 10 minutes to the train station. There is also a tram stop 2 minutes away from the hostel and the tram is only 1 euro to ride, which is very useful when we were going to the train station with our heavy packs.	100%

14 October 2009	Shelby Johnson It is in old town Nice and really close to the beach. There are shops and pubs all over. It is close to the tram so easy to jet around town. I really enjoyed the staff and the other people staying. So much that I booked an extra night!	95%

12 October 2009	Customer review It is a good value for money if you consider it is right in the centre of Old Nice town (10min walk from the beach). However, we stayed in the double room and it was NOT ensuite as indicated, the room felt poorly looked after and was very minimal. It was fine just to sleep but wasn't particularly attractive, but what can you really ask for in that location for that price. Staff was nice but the hostel is very noisy, and people come and go at all times of day and night. Bring your earplugs if you want to get any sleep! However the kitchen was useful and people friendly.	72%

22 September 2009	Luke Haynes It was a fantastic way to meet new people and the owners spoke perfect english and were really helpful and friendly. As a first-time hosteller, I was a bit worried about staying in a hostel because of cleanliness issues but the bed linen was changed every day, the bathrooms were really nice and clean and the kitchen was lovely too. Location was also great, in the middle of the gorgeous Old Town, close to the Chateau Hill walk and a short, simple walk to the beach, market, restaurants etc. Really can't give this hostel a high enough review, particularly for the price which was fantastic value- definitely stay here!	97%

18 September 2009	Customer review If you arrive at the hostel later than planned you need to let them know. You will find that they leave around 5:00pm and you need to hope there is someone staying in the hostel to let you in. when we got there we'd e-mnailed 3 times saying we were going to be arriving late, there was no staff there when we got there so other people staying htere let us in. We found a number for the hostel which went through to franks mobile and he came to check us in to our room at around 11:00pm While there you must try the ice cream	85%

18 September 2009	Marco Dittrich Nice, pure Hostal with all you need for a short stay to visit the city. Location unbeatable...	82%

15 September 2009	Customer review The hostel is very small. It was quite clean, but we couldn't sleep there, as the others visitors were very loud till 2 a.m. I think it's good if you book the whole hostel and spend there time with your friends. There is no car park near the hostel, which is quite difficult if you have a lot of luggage and a car.	70%

29 August 2009	Hernani Freitas Very nice hostel, very friendly staff and guests. Always clean and in a super location. Perfect to enjoy this amazing city. And frank has always a hand to help u and suggest good spots. Super.	80%

17 August 2009	GUILAN LUO very nice boss, we were expected to arrive at 9am, but we didn't show up till 9pm, the boss I don't know his name, anyway , very nice French, can speak good English, let us sleep on the safa in his kitchen for free. We didn't move to other place because we have to leave early next monrning.	100%

10 August 2009	Emily Bruce Firstly the location of this hostel is so convenient ideally situated just opposite the train station and at the top of the main road Jean Medecin. There's a tram stop just down from the entrance to the hostel, a very handy laundrette just around the corner and a new mini supermarket just opened right next door! Some things that particularly impresssed me were the internet and leisure facilities in the chill-out room, the kitchen and garden which enabled us to self-cater (much cheaper than eating out everyday!) and how clean the rooms were. All staff speak very good English and are extremely friendly and welcoming. Would definately recommend this hostel to friends and other travellers x	100%

10 August 2009	Customer review The kitchen with a big tv was the best part. Also the free internet. It's not too quiet in this hostel with so many partypeople staying there - including the guy who worked there. And when this guy decided to go out for one night the owners asked us (the guests) to welcome the late comers to the hostel and show them around....which was not that cool I think because we were paying for staying there as guests - not working there.	62%

08 August 2009	Customer review old style property in great place - old town, close to the beach, markets, shops, pubs, etc - good location!!! very friendly and helpful staff !!! place where you can meet great people and have fun... i hv enjoyed my stay there, and if i'll go to Nice again in the future, i'll book this hostel for sure again!!!	100%

04 August 2009	Customer review We are really really satisfied with our stay at this Hostel. It's really easy here to get to know new people though you sleep together with 18 people in the same room. But we thought it was a lot of fun to do it and it worked out for us. The location is great just in the middle of the old town and close to the beach. The stuff was really kind and helpful and offered us a boat trip. They do have a good kitchen too so you can easily cook for your self.	100%

02 August 2009	Customer review The people that run this hostel are very helpful and charming.	95%

30 July 2009	Lachlan McKenzie Great place in a great location, friendly staff who were on hand to assist whenever we needed to know something. Internet access was a huge plus as well, especially if it's included in the cost. Good kitchen area to meet the other guests and it was kept very clean and tidy. Best place ive stayed.	100%

27 July 2009	Customer review Friendly Staff. Arrived at 2am and staff was helpful and accomodating	90%