Come help us with housekeeping & stay at the heart of Montreal

Chile

5

Overall, it was a good experience because you connect directly with the community's identity. You also get to know Montreal's unique urban area. I could only improve the facilities for volunteers in the future.

5 months ago

Alternative Hostel replied

Hi Jota,

Thank you for your message! We're glad you had a meaningful experience and connected with the spirit of the community and the city:)

Laura

Brazil

5

My experience at alt hostel was amazing!! Laura is very kind and helpful. All the staff are also friendly and I met a lot of people from all over the world.

6 months ago

Alternative Hostel replied

Hi Gabriel,

Thank you so much:) It was a pleasure having you with us!

Laura

Germany

5

I had an amazing time at Alt Hostel! The tasks were easy und I had a lot of free time to discover Montréal, relax or connect with other people at the hostel. Made some great friends there. The staff is really kind and welcoming. The location is very good and a lot of places are within walking distance.

6 months ago

Alternative Hostel replied

Hi Benjamina,

Thanks a ton for your message! It’s great to know your stay with us gave you the chance to discover Montréal at your own pace and meet some wonderful people along the way, that’s exactly the spirit we hope to create here;) Take care, and who knows, maybe we’ll cross paths again somewhere down the road!

Laura

Brazil

5

My time in the hostel was very good. The hostel is super clean and comfortable and the receptionist and other guests were so cool and nice. Laura was very understanding and flexible with the schedule. Work hours are not long at all but it can be quite tiring if you are doing all the cleaning by yourself. Some things to have in mind: Montreal is super pricey and they don't give any food (except for poutine on Thursday nights) so have that in mind when you go! Also no free laundry or towel. During my time there 2 volunteers had problems with the owner but he is almost never around anyway

7 months ago

Alternative Hostel replied

Hey Aline,
I know you were disappointed that there's no meals, but like I told you, we are asking very little hours compared to other hosts so I think we offer a very good deal :)
I only had an issue with one volunteer, but the other one was his friend and followed along. Anyway, tks for your help and safe trip!

Eloï

Canada

5

My time at Alt hostel was incredible. From the moment I arrived I felt so welcomed by the staff. The hostel is very clean and modern and well located the staff and volunteers were all so kind and friendly. The work is very easy and it's great you get 3 days off to explore the city. I would definitely recommend this hostel and hope to come back in the summer . Thank you to everyone there for making my time there so amazing :)

8 months ago

Alternative Hostel replied

Hi Leiker,

Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a real pleasure having you with us, your positive energy and willingness to help made a real difference. We're so glad you felt at home and had time to enjoy the city as well. You're always welcome back, and we’d love to see you again :)

Laura

Brazil

5

My experience was exceptional, I was very well received and everyone treated me very well, the girls are super patient and always help you with whatever you need, the tasks are super light and calm, you will have plenty of time to carry out your trips, the place is incredibly cozy and comfortable, I loved every moment of it and the hostel is really beautiful. Thank you Laura for all the welcome and attention.

9 months ago

Alternative Hostel replied

Hi Sarah,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, it really means a lot! We’re so glad you felt at home and well supported during your time with us. Your presence brought such a lovely energy, thank you for being part of it all!

Wishing you continued joy and adventure wherever you go next 🌟

Laura

Chile

4

It was a very nice experience, especially thanks to the staff and the guests. The receptionists are all very friendly, respect work schedules, and the work itself is very easy, leaving you with plenty of free time. As a recommendation, they could make a room exclusively for volunteers because sharing a room with 10 people plus the noise from the room next door made it very difficult to sleep. I solved this with headphones. The good thing is that Laura, despite not always being at the hostel, is attentive to your needs and finds solutions. We always had good communication. Thanks to the team 🥰

5 months ago

Alternative Hostel replied

Hi Yenny,

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed your time with us and felt supported, it was truly a pleasure having you here. Thanks as well for the suggestion about the room; it's been noted. Headphones are a great trick, and we also provide free earplugs at reception to help light sleepers in shared rooms.

Laura

Germany

1

I had a disappointing experience at this hostel. I didn't even meet the host until several days after arriving. Then, without much notice, the hostel was suddenly closed for four days, and we were forced to leave with only one day's warning. Another major issue was their use of glue traps for mice, which is incredibly inhumane and causes unnecessary suffering to animals. To make matters worse, my friend was kicked out without much explanation. When I expressed my discomfort and uncertainty about how to proceed, I was also asked to leave. The entire situation felt unprofessional and unfair.

7 months ago

Alternative Hostel replied

Hey Joline,
I know you were friend with Joe. Joe was reminded on a daily basis by my staff that it was is last chance to abide few basic rules. He did not change path. At some point, we have to draw a line. Personally, I had only good feedbacks about you and think you were doing a great job. But when you told me that you were not sure if you would stay or leave with Joe, it was up to you. I just could not work with a "maybe". You would have been more than welcome to stay however.
Safe trip!

France

1

I learned I was fired at 10am, they gave me only 30 minutes to leave, Why ? I opened and drank a sip of beer with a friend (she was fired too but they gave her 1 day to leave) before go out of the building instead of doing that outside, A retirement home would be funnier, But I need to thanks them cause thanks to them I took a plane ticket to Cancun for the next day with this friend, and we lived awesome experiences instead of the boredom in this hostel. Thanks for all, even you boss, even if you're not a « patient person » like you said, wish you to f*ck this year or decade 🤞🤞

7 months ago

Alternative Hostel replied

Hey Joe,
Glad you find hapiness in Mexico. You were told on a daily basis that you had to follow the few basic rules we have at the hostel, and given at least 2-3 last call. You were suppose to help us out, but instead my staff was telling me on a daily basis at what point you were a pain in the ass. You had it coming! I have no remorse of kicking you out, but also no hard feelings.

United Kingdom

5

I had a great time here! Reception and the other volunteers are really friendly. The hostel is super clean and theres lots of space. The hours were good and it gave me plenty of time to explore Montreal in my free time 😊

11 months ago

Alternative Hostel replied

Thanks so much, Lucy! We're so happy you enjoyed your time here, it was a pleasure having you with us 😊 Wishing you all the best!
Laura

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