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Michie House in College Hill - Hostel

2.5 star property
Colonial hostel in Providence

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Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Towels
Full-size fridge, microwave, toaster, rice cooker
Michie House offers a homey atmosphere in College Hill's historic district. Just steps from Brown University, this hostel provides travelers a comfy place to recharge with in-room WiFi, perfect for planning the next day's adventures through the neighborhood's academic landmarks.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Memory foam bed
2 bathrooms
Microwave
Toaster oven
Toaster
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Memory foam bed
2 bathrooms
Microwave
Toaster oven
Toaster
  • 186 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Memory foam bed
2 bathrooms
Microwave
Toaster oven
Toaster
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Memory foam bed
2 bathrooms
Microwave
Toaster oven
Toaster
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
230 Thayer St, Providence, RI, 02906

What's nearby

  • Brown University - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Rhode Island School of Design - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Providence Place Mall - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rhode Island Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Amica Mutual Pavilion - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Providence Station - 15 min walk
  • T.F. Green Airport (PVD) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pokeworks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Antonio's Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ceremony - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kabob and Curry - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Michie House in College Hill - Hostel

Hostel near Brown University
Close to Rhode Island Convention Center and Amica Mutual Pavilion, Michie House in College Hill - Hostel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Room features
All guestrooms at Michie House in College Hill - Hostel boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and toaster ovens
  • LED TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, blenders, and rice cookers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Colonial architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Michie House next to Brown
Michie House in College Hill
Michie House in College Hill - Hostel Providence

Frequently asked questions

Is Michie House in College Hill - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Michie House in College Hill - Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Michie House in College Hill - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Michie House in College Hill - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Michie House in College Hill - Hostel located?

Located in College Hill, this hostel is steps from Thayer Street and Brown University. Rhode Island Convention Center and Amica Mutual Pavilion are also within 1 mi (2 km). Providence Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Michie House in College Hill - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 113 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay. Everything was very clean and tidy. Great location.,it was easy to check in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Quincy

Liked: Amenities
Great for the price and if your staying by yourself and don’t mind sharing a bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

ngoc

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
no parking, no private restroom, no toilet paper
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Artemiza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful value for money - clean, great location, good communication from staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

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

Very comfortable, quiet, clean and well located

Very comfortable, quiet, clean and well located. Great stay for any number of nights.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Claudia

Don’t sleep here on a Saturday. The noise goes on until 1am right outside your window. Horrible sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location!! Right next to Brown
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is clean, nice, quiet and pleasant. The shower sprinkler need to come out more.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good michie
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is room for homeless, poor condition, public bathroom, everything in highlight is shared by whole floor or even whole building. These rooms are supposed to be free, Expedia should not sell it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's a great place to stay on a budget if you don't mind living in a dorm like setting. Bathrooms & kitchens were clean and the beds were comfortable. Check in was online and the locks and codes worked perfectly.it was a bit noisy on the street, but that's ro be expected in a college town. Staff was super friendly and helpful. There are stairs so be prepared to carry bags up.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Disliked: Amenities
I was here for a Saturday night, and there was lots of loud activity outside, including racing cars, until about 1:00.After that it was quiet. Location is very convenient for exploring Brown’s campus, and there are many restaurants nearby. It’s challenging to find the place, since address numbers are scarce. I really appreciated being able to check in early! Thanks! I never saw a person who worked here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christine

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Virtual checkin was a disaster all round.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The stay wasn't bad, I booked a room for 2 nights and wasn't bother by anyone. The street around the hostile has a lot of food and some shopping options too. Its really close to the bus stop so you can ask to be taken to the mall as well. However, the ladies room didn't have handsoap the whole time I was there which was not great and I'd recommend bringing shower slippers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Cally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was some sort of issue with the property, and the company sent us to a different rental location. It was okay, but we were traveling on foot from the train station and had to adjust or route and walking time. The alternate house was clean and comfortable. I liked that the individual bedroom had its own locks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Ben

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mixed

Pros: Closest lodging to Brown, lots of restaurants, very affordable, clean, huge common bathroom Cons: rooms are run down, heating system is out of control (very hot and very cold), thin walls, no real lounge, a broken window in a room (they switched me to a different room) If they invested $50k in new windows, HVAC and lighting, it would be a great place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Myles

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No AC, impossible to find, didn't know it was shared bathrooms, gave us 1 towel, no parking. Not helpful, uncomfortable, would never stay there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

M

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was very close to Brown University but I it was very noisy at night. There was also someone else’s clothes in my room. This did made me feel uncomfortable and unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Chaozhi

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Noisy all night no sleep at all
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Ana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The two sofas were very old and not taken care off (full of stains), we didn't even think about sitting on them. The bed was old and also damaged, the sheet and towels looked clean but since the rest of the room didn't it was very concerning. I hope you get ride of the old/stain furniture. There is cheap furniture in Ikea that you can use instead.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
NO! NO! NO! Do not be folled by low price and location. Air went out 2 times.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Messed up our reservation. Room wasn't cleaned, then sent us to an occupied room walking in on them. Finally moved us to a completely different area 15 minutes away. Not what we wanted from a place just to crash for the one night... Got very late.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kyra

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

does the trick

It is hard to find a cheap place to stay in the heart of Providence; so if you are looking for that, this is the place to stay! I think my biggest issues with it was security (it does have a code to get into the building and your room, but other than the security cameras, there is no front desk etc) and noise. The walls are very thin so you can hear the people in the rooms next to you, the people in the hallway and the people on the street. Other than Saturday night where I heard lots of people going out on the street, it was not much of an issue. The hostel itself was decently clean (except for the kitchen on occasion) and for the most part I had the shared bathroom to myself (cold and hot water available for showering but I would say there was no soap for the entirety of my stay there :/)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

CAUTION

Stayed here overnight and had room broken into and almost all items stolen while I slept. Police apprehended some perpetrators within days. They admitted to having the key code not only to the building to my room as well! How does that happen? Management was unable or unwilling to provide security camera footage despite a camera in the hallway right outside my room. To top it off i was denied a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Jose

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very uncomfortable situation. Arrived at facility to find front door open(not secured). When we got to our room, we found the door open and the previous occupant still in room. Room was unkept. Text facility since there is no reception available, was told to wait for individual to leave and they would clean the room. This was not acceptable. The facility put us in a very awkward position and did not feel safe. We left the facility, requested a refund which they only agreed to refund 1 of 5 days. FYI, we meet a few of the persons who placed good reviews on Expedia in the facility. Appear to be long term residents and or employees of place.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

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