Reviews of Nomada Urban Beach Hostel- Calle Loiza 2 stars

The location was not bad honestly, the beach was very close, had some restaurants and cafes nearby. The facilities were ok.

There needs to be a way to control guests. I spent 4 nights there and slept around 3-4 hours each night because people were yelling and partying just outside the door, others were going in and out turning lights on and off. I left Puerto Rico sleep deprived because of the level of noise. I know you can say it's not the hostel's fault, but it is.. if this happens once that is okay but EVERY.SINGLE.NIGHT like I would have gotten more sleep if I had slept on the beach..., water pressure in shower is really bad and water is luke warm. Bed was super low.

Everything

Nothing to complain about

Clean spaces

Very poor staff communication. We had several issues regarding credit card charges, recommendations, and our beds. They gave the same bed to different people so when we arrived at 1 am, the bed was taken. We called them and their response was waking up all people and asked them to move, where? They didn’t say. They ended up hanging up on us and didn’t give any solution. They charge $7 USD if you want to storage your bags for a couple of hours after you check out. I didn’t like the overall experience and don’t recommend it.

Good location, good price for one night.

My assigned bed was changed after initial notification, but I was not notified of the change. I was awaken at around 1:30 AM by the other person with the same bed assignment. I kept the bed as per my notification text just to find out in the morning I had another bed! The staff failed to notify me of the change, very uncomfortable situation.

I enjoy the peaceful vibe and cheerful staff. Everyone was very nice. I am thankful to have received so much help from Krys. She was so amazing! She help me with a lot of things, the internet being one of them. We shared such a pleasant conversation about San Juan.

Location.

Street noise.

Everything was great!

Everything was great!

Everything

All Good

It was a kind of rough area, but the Beach was in walking distance!!!

The room was simple but trendy, and the beds were very comfortable. I really appreciated the in-unit AC and quietness of the floor. The bathrooms were well-maintained and clean.

The floor windows were open so it was a bit loud when cars or motorcycles rolled past.

The good: The location is on a bus line. There is a small, city beach nearby. The kitchen and bathrooms are cleaned daily. The bad: The room is very dark, fully concrete, with one window opening to an indoor hallway. The beds are too low to the floor. There is no furniture for placing belongings, making it necessary to keep everything in the suitcase, on the floor. The staff behave as though they have meet too many needy tourists.

I felt safe because there were cameras and there’s a buzzer at the door. Also, the girls I stayed with were nice

I wish they would give more of a heads up if someone was arriving at the all female dorm. Also, the bathrooms need better ventilation because it smelled at some points.

The location was great, easy to park around, never had to wait for a shower. Well equipped kitchen and nice balcony.

They sent me so many messages before arrival so obviously the one with the important info got lost in there, I did not see I had to fill in an online form and had to do it at reception while still carrying all my things. This process could be improved: think that some of your guests do not have data while traveling and cannot follow all the emails. The room was tiny and without any windows and no table so we had to open our bags on the floor; my provided towel was stained; they have so many extra fees in the policy that are ridiculous (if you stain the towel it's 15$ but they provided a stained one?!). Does not feel welcoming. The price is ok but for just a few extra bucks I booked an amazing hotel in the same neighborhood which was much better. If you're solo and looking for a dorm I guess it's ok but I wouldn't come back for a private room.

Easy to get around the island. Very close to the beach as well as bus lines to get around the city. Easy to meet people and go exploring.

No real amenities to speak of. The room/facilities were pretty run down but for somewhere to crash, it was fine.

Nothing. I was unable to see it because they overbooked, then continued to charge me the full price plus $75 even though I didn’t stay there.

Nothing. I was unable to see it because they overbooked, then continued to charge me the full price plus $75 even though I didn’t stay there.

Location: The hostel is conveniently located, just a 15-minute walk from the beach, which is definitely a big plus for those wanting to be close to the ocean and enjoy the local vibes. Affordability: Given its location and price, it offers decent value for budget travelers.

Misleading Photos: The pictures on the website do not accurately reflect the reality of the hostel. The space felt much different than what was portrayed online. Cleanliness: Unfortunately, cleanliness was an issue. For instance, the trash bin in the bathroom was left full the entire day on a Saturday, which was very unpleasant. Also, there was only one sink shared by several rooms, which caused some inconvenience. Pest Issues: There were pigeons flying around in the kitchen area, which definitely added to the discomfort. Not the kind of thing you want to experience while preparing food. Shared Facilities: The shared spaces, like the kitchen and bathrooms, felt overcrowded and were not well-maintained, which took away from the overall comfort of the stay. While Nomada Hostel has some great aspects, like its location close to the beach, the issues with cleanliness, maintenance, and the misleading presentation of the space leave much to be desired. As someone who frequently stays in hostels, I would not recommend this one based on my experience.