Auberge L'Apéro, Montreal

It was my first time staying in a hostel, and for the price, I hadn't expected much. But, in fact, it was as good as any hotel, just shared with other people.

The area is great and the access to the hostel is very easy. I got there late and no-one was there but the phone provided at the entrance allowed me to talk to someone who told me what to do, which was very appreciated! The hostel itself is very well kept. The kitchen and bathrooms are very clean. The beds though... don't expect to be too comfortable. They're very hard - extra extra firm, in my opinion. It wasn't easy falling asleep and my back still hurts. I had some issues with some of the girls that were in my room (mixed room). They were talking very loudly until late at night (midnight) talking loudly and laughing loudly - we're 10 in the room, it wasn't pretty. So the next morning i left a not for the hostel staff so they could warn them and to my surprise, signs were up by the next evening, that was amazing! For the time that I did have to interact with the staff (twice) I felt like they could've been more courteous. I was polite and trying to make conversation and the person in charge of my check out didn't seem to care about me at all. I would recomment this place for lowbudgets and short trips. I liked that I didn't rely on the staff to go about my day.

The plane is in the center of the downtown close to mont royal park. Just keep in mind to stay with other people in a room that may cause noise and wake you up. For short term is totally good.

All the basics are there. Close to metro and shopping. Price is good. Breakfast is milk, cereals and toast and is available until noon.

I enjoyed my time here - it was home-y inside with a good crew of people. Some things i wouldve considered important to know before are: My room was shared with both genders - i was fine with it, and we didnt even talk that much but it was just a surprise. Sometimes there is a free food bin My luggage didnt fit in my locker - the lockers are a good size for a backpack, not a suitcase. i bought little locks for my luggage but the culture of the place is mostly a trust that if you dont touch mine i wont touch yours. There isnt a lot of room for groceries, but there is a little bit. There is probably room for one small bag in the communal fridge. The people who live and care for the place are friendly if you want to make friends, and let you be if you dont want to. I appreciated the staff's hospitality. There was a communal computer, phone and tv. And a small deck. Service hours are tough to work with, but the staff who live in the home are around if you have questions or need something My room was very tidy and comfortable. I was on the top bunk and my bed didnt squeak when i climbed in - 5 stars for that alone!