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Reviews of Whitefish Hostel

1.5 out of 5
Whitefish Hostel
28 Lupfer Ave., Whitefish, MT

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Whitefish Hostel
Worked well for my first week in whitefish until I was able to find a place. Being central to downtown is very helpful as well. The two sisters are amazing and run an awesome hostel. Thanks again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, england

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little hostel!
Really loved how cosy this hostel was - great location for getting into Whitefish by foot. Stayed here whilst exploring Glacier, staff were lovely and accommodating to both my late arrival and using the facilities after checking out and waiting for my train! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

I've stayed here before and would love to again. Great home base for Glacier NP and surrounding area. Nice beds and quality bedding. Casual friendly place! Two blocks from town.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience. One more a/c would have made it more comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Beth, MD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable hostel with very helpful staff. Convenient to Wjitefish farmers market, restuarenta, etc. it’s about a 30 min drive to Glaciar National Park west entrance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gordy, north Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Whitefish hotels are expensive as a rule. I don't normally like to share my space, but these hosts made me feel at home, and I got along with the other guests quite well. The physical plant was an older house that they converted to a Hostel. There was plenty of bathrooms and showers for all of us, and he hosts had homemade banana bread ready for our breakfast. I'd stay here again if and when I return to Whitefish
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from WF Hostel on Aug 3, 2018
Thank you staying with us!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bob, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel - quiet, clean, and friendly.
Extremely friendly and knowledgable staff, clean rooms, relaxing - no party atmosphere like some hostels. Very laid-back. Beds are comfy and facilities are more than adequate. Close to downtown and the Amtrak depot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from WF Hostel on Aug 3, 2018
Thanks for staying with us!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy hostel!
I had a great stay at the Whitefish Hostel! A couple blocks from everything in town and a short 10 minute walk to the lake. The beds were super comfortable with the softest sheets ever for a great nights sleep. The owners are super friendly and make a killer banana bread!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended, very nice setup with cafe and hostel, very welcoming staff/owners!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Little gem in Whitefish
Awesome kind and friendly staff, thanks Gabi and Russ. Missing you guys! Hostel is a little gem, located downtown and walking distance to the amtrak and shuttle bus. Great location. Yummy banana bread for breakfast. Would happily stay here again.
Thank you for staying with us! We enjoyed meeting you.

8/10 Good

Ash, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place in Whitefish
Good stay! Free light breakfast and the staff and other travellers were cool. The location is good and is close to Glacier National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was my first hostel stay and it was casual, comfortable, and cozy. I would stay again and recommend this hostel to friends!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, clean, well priced hostel fairly close to Glacier National Park and within walking distance of much of Whitefish.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Response from Whitefish Hostel on Aug 5, 2017
Thank you for staying with us!

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenue nt and close to towm
Lovely owners

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Greatest hostel stay ever!
My stay was everything I had expected and hoped for and more! Only 3 years old super clean with comfortable memory foam beds and comfy comforters. Commons areas out back and front are so nice. Sister owners are very friendly and informative of the area. They run an organic cafe here and I left for hiking in Glacier nearly everyday with a delicious juice or smoothie in hand to enjoy on the drive. Started the morning off with coffee and banana bread! Meeting and hiking with other guests was an unexpected and delightful bonus which you don't get with a traditional hotel stay. My 8 day stay passed far to quickly! I will find a way to return to this welcoming place and the many adventures the area offers.

8/10 Good

Oeka, Arlington, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My train arrived early morning. I dropped my luggage and left for sightseeing throughout the day (ensure you called first after you placed the booking). When I arrived, concierge was still sleeping on the living room or cafe floor, but that's not a problem for me. When I checked-out, also in early morning, concierge was also still sleeping, but bread and tea was ready for the guests' breakfast. Location is within 10-15 minutes walking distance to Amtrak station. It may sound like a joke, traveling to the wild west without a car, but yes, I didn't rent a car and arrived/departed by train. So the hostel location is important for me. Didn't really like the room floor plan. Had to enter the big room (priority for the male guests, I think) to enter the small room (priority for the female guests?). Not enough electricity points to share among the 4 roommates; we live in gadget era these days. Rooms are in the 2nd floor, no elevator but not a big issue for me. Showers/toilet are in the 1st floor, shared between male/female guests. I do like the idea of this kind of small business. This is the only budget hostel in the small city. If you're looking for a luxurious and spacious space, may want to stay somewhere else.

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel in nice neighborhood. Very friendly, free parking.

8/10 Good

tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and cozy, a great hotel for exploring whitefish.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the location and the front porch for relaxing.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was so friendly and gave great advice about things to do in the area. I had a wonderful time and would love to go back again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed in the 6 person dorm. Didn't have to sleep in a bunkbed!!

8/10 Good

John, Great Falls, Mt

stay was ok...had to cut stay short
well I didn't have to book a more expensive hotel..i got what I paid for..in a hostel.

8/10 Good

Navid, Tanzania

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Layover in Whitefish
My brother and I stayed at this hostel on our way to our family reunion in Martin City, MT. It was clean and cozy. The host was very helpful and accommodating. It was fun to meet the other occupants.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice and helpful staff, good location, amazing banana bread!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect night
That was the best bed and nights sleep I had gotten from anywhere I've stayed, the staff is extremely friendly and it's very clean and well maintained there. I will for sure be staying there again!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Life in this Hostel
Great people! Wish there was a community kitchen. No problem with room sharing or bathroom sharing. Good coffee in the morning.

10/10 Excellent

Tamara, San Pancho, Mexico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, friendly, perfect location.
Loved this hostel! Would highly recommend it.

6/10 Okay

World Travelers, Florida

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not for old people. 6 people sleeping in one room. It's a Hostel (firetrap).

10/10 Excellent

Adriane, Yellowstone National Park, WY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute little hostel, friendly staff, awesome town
This hostel was absolutely wonderful. My friend and I were met by one of the sisters the night we were checking in, and everything was super easy. She showed us around the hostel, told us about it, showed us our beds and let us ask any questions. I asked about restaurants and things to do in Whitefish, and she pulled out a map and told me about great things to do in town. The people who were staying in the hostel were very respectful, nothing noisy or crazy going on. My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed the banana bread and coffee in the morning, and we loved being in such a cute town that was so close to Glacier. If I return to Whitefish, I will definitely be staying there!

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Fox River Grove, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Whitefish Hostel
Had a great time!

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Noblesville, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Whitefish Hostel Review
Wonderful hostel experience!

10/10 Excellent

Eliana, chicago, il

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed for a quick night in order to catch an early flight out of kalispell. Whitefish Hostel was so cute, accommodating and very clean. If I ever end up back in the area, I would definitely stay again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in a vintage house. Friendly staff comfortable nice linens, comfy bed. Recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, short walk to Great Northern Brewery and other bars/restaurants, fairly short drive to Glacier Nationa Park, beds were excellent and people were great. Only good things to say.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hostel Home in the Mountains!!
The hostel was great, perfect location, and super friendly/helpful staff...only one "complaint"- there is no a/c... which would normally not be an issuse, but of course i arrived and brought an unheard of heat wave with me...night wasnt too bad...but was not able to sleep past 715 :/ Bonus...the hostel also doubles as a cafe has great wholesome foods and pasteries for hostel guests!! I will definately stay again, and recommend for any one trtong to explore wfish/glacier area- budget or not!!! :)

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Seward, AK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value with convenient location
If you arrive by Amtrak, this location is perfect. Easy walk. This place has everything a traveler needs, and very near the center of town. Friendly staff, towels provided, good coffee and café.

10/10 Excellent

Nick, Helena, MT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel in ski town
This is a hostel, not a hotel. If you want a basic, clean room for cheap in Whitefish, this is the place to go. Everything was clean, the staff was courteous and they provided everything I needed for a stay in Whitefish. It's not the place for people who want to be pampered, but then again it's not a hotel, either. I highly recommend Whitefish Hostel.

10/10 Excellent

Jake, State Farm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay in a friendly ski town
Cozy place, friendly staff, perfect place to meet other travelers while on a budget. Location is great, block and a half from food and live music. Six miles from Whitefish Mountain Resort. Discount lift tickets if you ask beforehand.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly Recommend
Cute, clean, friendly staff. Perfect, affordable lodging.

10/10 Excellent

Lena, Havre, MT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Downtown Whitefish Gem
We were able to meet one of the founding sisters who started this business. She is experienced in business and customer care. The Hostel itself is a charming house with all the comforts of home. Staff was friendly and helpful.

8/10 Good

Susan, Yellowstone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First Hostel Experience, all positive
Clean, comfortable, quiet. Dorm a bit crowded but worked fine for purpose. Hosts were gracious and welcoming. Very good value

10/10 Excellent

Maggie, Rochester, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bunk matress and linens were high quality, very comfortable. Adorable place to stay. Staff was warm and welcoming. No AC which didn't bother me, but may be difficult for some.

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Fargo, ND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place to stay while "in transit"
Perfect setting for a short term stay while catching or getting off AMTRAK in Whitefish MT.

2/10 Terrible

DebB, KY

Disliked: Room comfort
warning
While the hostel is listed as dormitory, I got what was listed as two rooms with beds for two adults in each room. When we arrived it was four beds in one room with the bath downstairs and could be shared with up to eight people. The rooms did appear clean, but this was not acceptable for us. We lost part of the deposit because it was listed without complete descriptions. The owner was nice enough to refund part of the fees.