Reviews of Ragamuffin Hostel
74 Lady Musgrave Road, New Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica

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Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe most wonderful staff you'll meet! Perfect location and the hostel itself is great! Good spacious beds, lovely common area, plenty of bathroom space. The perfect place to stay in Kingston, great social space and it's safe and secure.
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWent with my cousin, hostel accommodations but super safe, walking distance to Bob Marley museum and Kaya. Staff was very nice and accommodating. Would definitely come again and proffered choice if traveling that way solo.
Nothing really, I guess only thing i could think of which was an issue for me, because I typically bring my own towels is that they did not provide anything other than bed and blanket so you need to bring your own soap and towel
Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staffs were so wonderful infact I became friends with most of them and the location was great I like the place and would reccomend it to my friends and I would love to visit again honestly thanks.
The toilets can be improved
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewbreakfast smells yummy an taste great, the staff is amaizing very kind and caring an loving
i like evrything its was great to my liking an the food an hospitality awsum
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe showers
Air-conditioner wasn’t working that well
Reviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff, especially the two younger guys.
The restrooms and shower.! I saw two lizards in the shower and it’s very hot, no ventilation whatsoever.
Reviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe location is great, walking distance to Bob Marley’s museum and many restaurants. The place was very clean and has a cool cafe next door.
Reviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewMosquitoes
Reviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat Staff & all your amenities local
Reviewed: 5 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLocation
I stayed in the dorm at Ragamuffin Hostel and unfortunately had a very bad experience. There were no quiet hours enforced—guests were loud and disruptive well past 11 PM. I raised a complaint with the staff, but no action was taken, and the noise continued beyond midnight in the dorm room. Some of the guests were also rude and inconsiderate. This made it difficult to get any rest and left me feeling frustrated and ignored. I wouldn't recommend this place if you're looking for a peaceful stay.
Reviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLocation is excellent
Cleaning at lobby area
Reviewed: 13 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe privacy curtains, outlet and light was a great touch.
A small shelf in both the bed space and shower would be helpful
Reviewed: 10 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewPerfect place to chill
Just to remind dormers not to make too much noise while in the dorm. Some people sleep early
Reviewed: 2 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewKindly friendly
Nothing
Reviewed: 26 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, easy acess to transportation very safe, friendly staff, easy booking, rooms are clean
Reviewed: 5 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewprivate space ,
the cafe had a small poem reading and the music was a little loud