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Reviews of Pring Guesthouse - Hostel

2 out of 5
Pring Guesthouse - Hostel
158 Mary Street, Hamilton, ON

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 161 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 161 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 161 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 161 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 161 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Delia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very clean and comfortable Guest House. Well supplied, very clean, very roomy and a friendly atmosphere. March and cold weather so no neighbourhood comments. I'd like to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Tanya on Mar 27, 2024
Thank you so much! We really appreciate your review.

10/10 Excellent

Babatunde Solomon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice place well arrange and very Nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Tanya on Dec 31, 2023
Thank you so much!

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Tanya on Sep 29, 2023
Thank you so much!

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Tanya on Sep 5, 2023
Thank you very much!

10/10 Excellent

Tan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and the hosts are super friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Tanya on Sep 3, 2023
Thank you very much for your review!

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Tanya on Aug 30, 2023
Thank you so much

10/10 Excellent

Yassin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was Very cleaning well maintained property,
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Tanya on Aug 24, 2023
Thank you so much!

8/10 Good

Tara

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a real cute, simple and affordable place if you are passing by that place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Tanya on Aug 17, 2023
Thank you so much for your review!

10/10 Excellent

Moriah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, and lovely staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Tanya on Aug 12, 2023
Thank you so much!

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an awesome, safe and affordable option in Hamilton. You will be greeted and welcomed at the door and made feel very welcome. I travel with a bicycle and they offer a secure bike shed. Very clean, very classic and well organized to make a quest stay super enjoyable. (I have stayed twice with the same happy experience :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Tanya on Aug 3, 2023
Thank you very much for your kind review!

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My second visit was just as lovely as the first. Guests in the mixed dorm were quiet and respectful. The guesthouse is so economical, I would call it no-frills, except the hosts generously provide lots of amenities like laundry facilities, toiletries, extra linens, breakfast food, pantry staples, a computer with printer, board games - even sunscreen, which was very welcome during July. The house was clean and tidy, with the charm of a historic property. Lots of restaurants in the area at all price points, a short walk to downtown, and fantastic bus access. Some reviews called the neighbourhood scary. It's true that there are unhoused people on Mary Street south of the guesthouse, but they minded their business and I minded mine. The property borders a major, well-lit road, and is protected by passcode locks. Thanks again for going above and beyond, and I'll be happy to return on my next visit to Hamilton.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Tanya on Jul 14, 2023
Thank you so much for such a great review. We really appreciate it, and hope we'll see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Verypleasant and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Tanya on Jul 1, 2023
Thank you so much!

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend stay
I stayed in the mixed dormitory. It was clean and those who were there were very quiet and respectful. The owners were very kind. There were several bathrooms to utilize. I appreciated having cleaning products on hand in the restroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Tanya on Jun 19, 2023
Thank you very much for your review! We really appreciate your feedback

10/10 Excellent

Nipuni

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great staying at the property. Host is nice and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from Tanya on Jun 8, 2023
Thank yo so much for your review! We really appreciate it

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Tanya on Jun 15, 2023
Thank you so much!

8/10 Good

Anjali

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Tanya on May 12, 2023
Thank you very much for your rating.

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Tanya on May 8, 2023
Thank you very much!

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good place for anight's rest.
Comfortable room and bed, good amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Tanya on Apr 3, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review!

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was staying in Hamilton, because I was running around the bay. The location was with in walking distance to the start/finish line.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Tanya on Mar 28, 2023
Thank you for you review! Glad you had a great day for the race.

10/10 Excellent

Athena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Response from Tanya on Mar 28, 2023
Thank you very much for your rating!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Tanya on Apr 13, 2023
Thank you very much!

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Tanya on Feb 26, 2023
Thank you for your review. It would be nice to know what we could do better!

10/10 Excellent

Justin, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable house, and my room was supurb. Way betterbthan a hostel, and more character than a hotel. Perfect price, and don't let anyone tell you hamilton doesnt have charm.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Tanya on Feb 19, 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're glad you enjoyed your time in Hamilton.

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, well kept property. Truly reminds me of the hostels I’ve visited overseas, great little spot and will be my go to every time i visit Hamilton.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Tanya on Feb 14, 2023
Thank you very much for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Niki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a treasure. I’ve never stayed at a hostel, and I’m hooked. Very welcoming, they covered all the bases, and I felt very safe and comfy. A really easy walk to the Hamilton general Hospital, I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND staying here! Very affordable and worth every penny! Thank you for being great hosts!
Response from Tanya on Feb 8, 2023
Thank you so much for your review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay.

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Tanya on Mar 7, 2023
Thanks so much for your rating.

8/10 Good

Kevin James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous and very welcoming of LGBTQ guests. Very student oriented.
Response from Tanya on Dec 4, 2022
Thank you so much for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Guesthouse in the heart of Hamilton
Comfortable, clean, secure, and well-run guesthouse in the centre of Hamilton. Check-in was easy, and the house was full of useful amenities. Look forward to staying again on my next trip to Hamilton.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from Tanya on Nov 15, 2022
Thank you very much for your review! We really appreciate it.

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful guest house, very accommodating and helpful staff. Highly recommend for any visitor to Hamilton.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Tanya on Oct 24, 2022
Thank you so much!

10/10 Excellent

RAKESH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for my needs to go to first Ontario centre without breaking the bank and very walkable, would stay again for sure,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Tanya on Oct 10, 2022
Thank you very much for your review!

10/10 Excellent

Abdelmoujib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Tanya on Aug 31, 2022
Thank you very much for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice place to stay, with well-maintained amenities in a cozy (and a little bit fancy) old house. The neighborhood looks a little sketchy, but I suppose that helps keep the price down. Homey atmosphere inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Tanya on Aug 12, 2022
Thank you so much! We are glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such incredible value and a lovely warm welcome despite my being almost an hour behind schedule. Facilities are basic but plentiful and "hit the spot". No soundproofing so inconsiderate fellow travelers might be an issue if you were unlucky. I certainly wasnt!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Tanya on Jul 18, 2022
Thanks so much for your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome accomodations, perfect location for night a night out and for team members to rest before our races. Five minutes from the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Tanya on Jul 18, 2022
Thank you very much for your review! We hope you had a good race.

10/10 Excellent

Jeong-hun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome
Everything was exceed my expectation. I enjoyed staying there and definitely going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Tanya on Jul 18, 2022
Thank you so much for your review! We really appreciate it.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Tanya on Jul 4, 2022
Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed your stay.

8/10 Good

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edited

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience! Loved the style of the house and it had so many amenities. Very quiet house and would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Tanya on Jun 21, 2022
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We appreciate it.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Charming
The host was lovely and very helpful. The house was well over one hundred years old and was at one time magnificent. Now, though not pristine anymore, is historical and very adequate. We are very happy we stayed there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Tanya on Jun 14, 2022
Thank you very much for your lovely review! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

8/10 Good

Reefat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and homely with a nice staff. The neighborhood is a bit scary.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Tanya on Jun 11, 2022
Thank you so much for your review.

8/10 Good

Jamie

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely Host. Easy Check in and thorough tour. I think its best suited as an inexpensive longer term option.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Tanya on Jun 9, 2022
Thanks so much for your review. We're glad you enjoyed your stay. On the contrary, PGH is for short term stays only, with a maximum stay of two weeks.

8/10 Good

Rosalind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Tanya on Mar 7, 2022
Thank you so much for your rating! We appreciate it!

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Tanya on Jan 16, 2022
Thank you so much for your rating. We really appreciate it!

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guests and staff were respectful of each other's personal property, building property, privacy, and respect. The property amenities were well maintained with all sorts of complimentary kitchen hardware available and we'll maintained bathroom and shared areas. The furniture is old but fully functional. I took advantage of the Wifi but not the computer or printer and free to use. There was cable TV with the TV being old but functional included but not mentioned in the entertainment available in the property description. I had no complaints especially because I didn't have a car to park. The daily charge for shared accommodation definitely was attractive with exception being snoring but tolerable. I would definitely consider going there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Tanya on Jan 6, 2022
Thanks so much for taking the time to write us a review. We really appreciate it and we’re glad you enjoyed your stay in Hamilton!

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful private room, shared washrooms are clean, staff are friendly. Great accommodations at a good price!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location & stay
The owners try to provide anything you might need, including free access to the laundry machine & dryer. If there's anything that's missing, just let them know as they're very friendly and responsive. They provide face masks & plenty of hand sanitizers, but air circulation in the basement could be improved. The walls are thin, so you will hear the other occupants going about their business. Since my room was next to the kitchen, I heard the microwave every time. The neighbourhood is in the rougher part of town with several social assistance agencies in the surrounding area, but I was never harassed by anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Tanya on Nov 13, 2021
Thank you so much for taking the time for such great feedback. We will do what we can to make improvements! We hope you enjoyed your stay in Hamilton.

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
a great way to see Hamilton ON
I had an excellent time - very close to downtown- very friendly and accommodating staff (they held my luggage so I could explore more as i did not have a car) the guests were also fun to talk to - I reserved a private room, still very economical. The house is clean and very historic (from 1855) this was the best hostel I've stayed in twenty years. Free food was an ice unexpected touch and good for people traveling on a tight budget.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Tanya on Oct 19, 2021
Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We’re glad you enjoyed your time in Hamilton!

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Tanya on Sep 27, 2021
Thank you so much for your review! We really appreciate it!

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from Tanya on May 6, 2022
Thank you for your rating! It is much appreciated.