The location is perfect. The train station to many sightseeing locations is right around the corner. Bus stop to/from YUL airport was about a 5 minutes walk. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The complimentary breakfast was delicious and the BEST I’ve ever seen a hostel offer… I loved the place. So it’s really really sad to me to write that, unfortunately, my stay was not perfect because I woke up in my first morning with bed bug bites on my right hand and arms. That didn’t make any sense to me because the room (and the mattress) looked clean. But then I woke up on my second (and last) morning with more bed bug bites on my face and on my stomach this time, and a couple more on my arms. That was really upsetting.

+ Has all amenities needed: a locker, lamp beside your bed, socket beside your bed, privacy curtains (on all sides of the bed!). + Free towels, hair dryers + Really good free breakfast for a hostel (toast, bagels, waffles, maple syrup, cream cheese, butter, jam, peanut butter, fruit, milk and cereal, muffins, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, orange juice) + Incredibly helpful staff + Really nice location. Really central, walkable to many places, close to a main metro station with good connections, right next to the bus stop for the airport bus. Felt safe.

- 8-person dorms have small lockers. 6-person dorms have much bigger lockers.

Overall it was alright staying at the hostel. I had booked a 6-bed dormitory room, with a bathroom and a fridge in the room. The bathroom was always kept very clean. The room and the rest areas not that much, they could definitely use a wipe. The kitchen is well equipped for own use, and was kept in a good condition. They have always free coffee, tea, water, and hot chocolate. Besides my negatives listed below, I would probably still stay here again!

The room was in the basement, which I would have liked to know in advance! However, it had a good window and the air was always relatively fresh. The breakfast was okayish -besides Philadelphia spread, everything else was sweet - cereal, bagel bread, toast bread, muffins and pancakes, along with spreads of nutella, marmelade, maple syrop and others. It also offered apples and oranges. I would have loved to have some savoury options like tomatoes/ cucumber/ cheese/ eggs/ etc. The place is also very close to a big homeless and drug area, which can be uncomfortable sometimes especially at night. I was trying to avoid going back home from that street and was making a detour from the street across.

-I travelled by coach, which the bus terminal and metro station (Berri-UQAM) is 5 min walk from the hostel, so it was convenient even arriving late at night. However, be mindful that there are homeless people outside the metro station, so the location could be uncomfortable for some people at night. -The room I booked was a double room with an en-suite bathroom. Both the bathroom and the bedroom were clean. Toiletries were provided in the bathroom. -High-speed wifi. -Small fridge in the room, so perfect for me when I had leftovers/takeouts. -Nice breakfast (7:30-9:30 am) - blueberry/chocolate muffin (seems to rotate), bagel, waffle, bread, cereal with milk, fruits (apple and oranges), orange juice, coffee and tea. -Hairdryer available to borrow at the front desk.

-There is only one chair in the room, so the other person had to sit on the bed.

Great location! Right behind the bus station, easy access to the subway. 5 minutes walking from Quarter Latin which is really nice. 10 minutes walking from The Village. Walkable distance from Old Montreal if you like to enjoy the city on a walk. If on car, there is a safe parking from Enterprise a few meters from the hotel for a very good price. Overall it was more than I expected for the price. I booked a private room with private bathroom and it was tidy and clean when I arrived. Super comfy. Staff was super welcoming. I was there just for one night so I did not have time to check the hotel pub, but it did look good. Many backpackers. Montreal is always amazing and my go-to place for boring weekends.

The bath had no safe bar for us to hold on. The shower box has no door so the moisture fills the bedroom

The room was fine, the bed was super comfortable, the breakfast was amazing!! Not kidding, all days they provided waffles, bread, bagels and muffins (still debating if they were homemade or not because it was delicious). You have two cereals, fruit, orange juice and coffee. They provide strawberry jam, butter and Hazelnut Spread. There was a freezer in my room that I shared with other guests, the one in the kitchen was also available for some meals I prepared. The staff was really friendly, I used the wash and dry service, they had my clothes ready the same day.

There was a strong smell from another guest, I asked if that was normal in the room and the staff said that it was temporal due to the person sleeping in there. Tried to change room but due there was none. I was able to use the common areas until late (almost 12)

For this price point, the hotel offers great value for your money and is generally a great deal. The place has a smallish but functional kitchen space, which is great, and the common area is simple but comfortable. The breakfast options are plenty adequate and, besides, you're pretty close to tons of bakeries anyways.

I guess the wifi doesn't work well in rooms and the bath could have used a bit of maintenance as it kind of clogged up a bit. The stairs outside were a bit slippery due to the winter ice, so a bit of deicing would have been nice. Otherwise, there isn't much to say given the price.

I had an overall good stay, especially appreciating the excellent location. The hotel is conveniently situated near the Berri-UQAM metro station, which is a major hub with access to all metro lines. This made getting around the city incredibly easy and efficient. Would recommend this spot for anyone looking to explore the city with ease. Staff was available until 3 am.

The breakfast options were limited, but that's expected since it's a hostel. Overall, the room was clean, the bathtub drainage was slow, and the conditioner wasn't refilled when we got the room, though I didn’t mind as I had my own toiletries.

I liked the location, it was right near all the of the main attractions, and right next to a metro station if you wanted to go a bit further. The room was nice, cleaned everyday, but the beds were a bit uncomfortable, however for the price I think it is worth it.

The water in the shower was quite cold which was annoying, and it would have been nice to be pre-warned that we were sharing with two grown men as two young females. However everyone was really nice the first few nights. The snoring got quite annoying but they do provide free earplugs.

Well organized hostel on the edge of the Gay Village, or a short bike ride to the Old Port. Samesun is actually situated on the converage of four Metro lines, so be careful which one you hop on! There are also two BIXI stations right next to the hostel and the IGA is across the street if you need to pick up groceries. We travelled as a couple and had a private room for 4 nights. The beds were comfortable, the bathroom had the basic necessities (including a hairdryer) and the air conditioning worked fairly well. The breakfast was fairly decent, with fresh bagels and muffins, cereal and milk, as well coffee and a small selection of teas. There is a kitchenette that we used to cook some vegetarian food and it had shared cooking pans and utensil that we could use. While the dining area is small and cozy, we didn't discover - until the last day - that there was a cute little back alley with booths and tables. Staff was friendly and helpful. The other visitors were diverse; people of all ages and backgrounds, which made us feel welcomed and safe. We may come back and stay here again.

My only suggestion is if the breakfast had some dairy-free options (i.e. oat milk, soy milk, etc).