FREEHAND MIAMI

To the weather extremely too long to come to the table...

Here's my in-depth review of the hostel. I've chosen it mainly because of three reasons: 1) I've stayed at the one in LA and it was an amazing experience. 2) Location. 3) Price. However, I wouldn't stay again here.

- Location: the best. 2 blocks away from the beach, grocery stores, liquor store, Starbucks and Subway nearby. 1 block away from bus stops (and free trolley) that takes you almost to every place, including the Airport Express 150 bus. It's close enough to the heart of South Beach, but without the busy and noisy streets.-

- Outdoor area: really nice garden, pool, with tables, perfect to hang out, have some food and work. Really beautiful.

- Bar/Restaurant: the food menu is limited, but really good quality! The downside is that it opens at the afternoon, so no options for brunch/lunch.

- Bedroom: I was in a shared-room. Mattress really comfy, my room faced the outdoor area (where the bar is), which means you can hear the noise from the music and people at night -especially during weekends-. The worst part of the bedroom was the fact it was extremely humid, and would take at least a couple of days to get your clothes/towels dry (even though we had the AC turned on 24/7), floor/walls would become sticky and dirty, and clothes left with that humid smell :/

- Breakfast: was around $13 and there weren't many options to choose from :/

- Service-Staff: It was okay. It could use some improvement, every time I reached out with a question or a problem, they lacked willingness to solve my problem, not cooperative at all. However, the manager she was great and really supportive!

Three final things (nor positive nor negative) that can be deal-breakers for some:
1. Pet-friendly.
2. Family-Kids-Friendly
3. No shared kitchen

Alvin so kind and helpful, made everything at check-in great. The Hostel is so clean and fun. Having a great time!

alvin checked us in, super fun and awesome vibes! he was also super duper helpful :)

Lovely hostel with spacious, clean rooms and a great vibe. Alvin was also such a pleasure at check in!! He was so accommodating and informative — an asset here for sure.