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

Brasil

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

6 meses atrás

Alternative Hostel respondeu

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

Canadá

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 :)

6 meses atrás

Alternative Hostel respondeu

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

Brasil

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.

7 meses atrás

Alternative Hostel respondeu

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 🥰

4 meses atrás

Alternative Hostel respondeu

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

Alemanha

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.

5 meses atrás

Alternative Hostel respondeu

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!

França

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 🤞🤞

5 meses atrás

Alternative Hostel respondeu

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.

Reino Unido

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 😊

9 meses atrás

Alternative Hostel respondeu

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

Chile

5

This volunteer experience was incredible, at the hostel located on Rue Saint Paul, and I learned a lot about hospitality. Although I only saw the host once, she was always available and attentive to our needs. I would like to highlight and thank the reception team (Meghan, Morgan, Thomas, Sabine, Beanie, Becka) for their warm welcome, time, and patience—they are wonderful people. All the agreed-upon conditions were met. While the common areas are small, it is a comfortable place that encourages cultural exchange and meeting new people. The location is excellent. I would love to return!

10 meses atrás

Alternative Hostel respondeu

Hi Camila,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, it’s great to hear that your stay at the Saint-Paul location was so enriching. I’m really glad to know that the team made you feel welcome and supported, they’ll be happy to hear your kind words. It’s also lovely to hear that the atmosphere and setup encouraged meaningful exchanges and new connections.

You’re welcome back anytime, it would be a pleasure to have you again!

Laura

Costa Rica

5

I stayed for 4 weeks, the day I arrived at the hostel I had free time, this was good because I was able to rest, even the day before leaving the hostel they also gave me off day. Laura is very accessible and all the receptionists are very friendly. The work is really simple and you have 3 hours a day to do it, it is super calm. I had a well-equipped kitchen at my disposal, I loved that the place is super quiet and central, you can walk to all the places of basic needs, even tourist attractions, there's also the metro that has good service and economical.

1 ano atrás

Alternative Hostel respondeu

Hi Karen,

Thanks a lot for your lovely message!

It’s great to hear that your stay was smooth and that the schedule gave you time to rest and settle in. We’re happy you felt at ease with the team as we try to keep things flexible and welcoming for everyone!

Wishing you all the best for your next adventures, and thanks again for everything :)

Laura

Reino Unido

5

Enjoyed my time here! The work was super chill and is what you'd expect: cleaning and changing beds. There is a fair amount of steps so you'll need to be happy carry cleaning equipment and bedding between the buildings/up and down stairs. I was really grateful to the team as I was originally given a bed in a 15 bed dorm and when I asked to move to a female only dorm, this was accomodated swiftly! Overall I enjoyed my time there, all of the staff are lovely and happy to give recs for the city and the work was super chill!

1 ano atrás

Alternative Hostel respondeu

Hi Ella, thanks so much for the kind words!

We’re really glad you had a good time and that the vibe worked for you. Happy we could help with the room switch too:)Thanks for being part of the crew and for all your help!

Take care and safe travels!
Laura

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