Hilltop Hostel

Wasn’t actually able to stay here. Tried to. Ostensibly the latest check-​in time is midnight. I got in around 10 and tried to call to say I’d be coming in pretty late from the airport. No answer, so I just went there. When I arrived, there was nobody at the front desk, and nobody answering the phone still. Another guest came near the door and said the managers had left for the night and told him not to open the door. He had no idea where they went or how to contact them, but said that when he showed up last night there was nobody to let him in and he had slept on the porch. Somewhat worrying. Another guest showed up and was told the same thing. I ultimately gave up and decided walking to a hotel was preferable to sleeping on the porch. The management never called back after I left several messages inquiring about how to check in.
tl;dr the management is incompetent. I realize this is not a full-​service hotel but provisions to ensure you don’t leave guests out in the cold is the bare minimum I’d expect from any guesthouse. They may have been okay in the past but have definitely slipped. Do not even consider booking a stay here.

I give it one star for the outdoor aesthetics but really this place deserves a 0. The mattresses are basically what feel like deflatable plastic. The entire time that I spent here my back was aching because I could literally feel the metal of the bed under me. If you’re planning on staying in a public room, don’t. People come in in the middle of the night and slam doors turn lights on and leave them on until morning. There are no rules and no one cares if you are sleeping or not. The showers work well and the place is cleaned every morning but that’s about all that’s good about this place other than the really nice backyard which has a flower tree and some nice space to relax on.

If you call the number listed they will not confirm or deny the name or contact anyone staying there,
You need to call The house phone And if you’re lucky who you’re looking for will be within ear shot. 202 2 910 761
The plastic covers on all the beds is kind of creepy. People tend to drink here and create Late night drama. They have a house guitar You can borrow.
The bulletin board is my favorite thing there and Talking to people from around the world.
It’s an experience that’s worth the discount.

The owner and his girlfriend were the rudest and most unprofessional individuals I had ever met! Ron, the owner, wanted my reservation to be paid in full even though there was a 48 hour cancellation period. I paid for 2 of 6 nights, and when I asked for a receipt, he asked if I was serious. He said, «Who ask for receipts?!» He had become visibly upset with me and begrudgingly gave me a handwritten receipt. The toilet stayed clogged with feces for more than 24 hours, the rooms were filthy, the «clean» sheets were stained and smelled, and it doesn’t matter how many nights you stay they only give me one towel. I called the number that was left on the office door, and Ron answered. I made the call at 10AM, and he asked why I was calling so early (the office hours are from 8AM-​12AM). After he yelled at me, he hung up on me. Hilltop Hostel is a waste of time money and real estate. You would have a better time elsewhere. I have learned from my experience with Hilltop, and it’s my hope that you learn from mine.

The staff is friendly, but the owner seem not to care about the safety of his guests. I see the staff told him that my bed was shacking and he don’t do anything. I just change the bed when an another guest leave. The price is okay and location is almost in the front of the metro station, but I have to give it 2 stars because the more important thing for me is my safety!

It gave me what I needed, but the staff seemed bothered by my presence and left me locked outside in the freezing cold for 15 minutes when I first arrived. The hood is a bit sketchy too.
Fine for a budget traveler, but stay somewhere nicer if you can afford it.