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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

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Sep 9 - Sep 10
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Tomorrow

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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
Blender
Rice cooker
  • 186 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
Blender
Rice cooker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Blender
Rice cooker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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
Blender
Rice cooker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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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

  • ‪Antonio's Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pokeworks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mike's Calzones & Deli - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ceremony - ‬1 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

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

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 109 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and close to everything in town, walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cosy spot. A bit like a private hostel. I found it strange that the toilet paper was on the outside of the stall though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Timur

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great locatin and price but do not expect anything else.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 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

6/10 Okay

Jian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is the best place closing to the university, this is not convenient using bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Noelina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price of staying here, I was willing to put up with a broken handle to my room door, dirty comforter, a wobbly and broken refrigerator. Not to mention the excessive banging and noise; the shower curtains not big enough to shower privately , the broken lights in the bathroom, food left overnight in the kitchen toaster oven. However, finding a dead mouse in the shower soap holder was the limit. I cut my stay short and sis not shower. This place requires a new facilities manager ASAP!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

6/10 Okay

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cons: You get what you pay for! The place is a second story building in a very busy part of Thayer street. It's very noisy at night, esp on the weekend, with lots of motorcycles and cars revving their engines. Goes on past midnight. You will have trouble sleeping if you're light sleeper or don't fall asleep easily. The bathrooms don't have toilet paper in each stall! It's a giant roll on outside of the stall. Our roll was completely depleted. So you're on your own! The walls are paper thin; you will hear your neighbor very easily if he turns TV on loud, which ours did. The Pros: The location is very central to Brown. You won't find anything cheaper in the area. Lots of eateries and businesses within a block. The managers are nice enough on the phone and via email.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Robyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location in that it was super close to Brown. It’s right downtown, but the entrance is difficult to find. It’s an old dorm so it’s worn out. No amenities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The common bathroom and showers didn’t have toilet paper. The shower curtain were broken and even if it wasn’t broken. It still didn’t cover the whole shower
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kariane

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is unsafe and way overpriced for what I got. My room had a loud sound, I called the hostel and they gaslighted me by saying that there wasn’t a noise. The place was empty except for a couple and a maid
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yuan

Liked: Cleanliness
Inexpensive hostel stay for two nights ~$145. It’s located within short ~5min waking distance to some of the buildings of Brown university. It’s next to Ben and Jerry’s ice cream store on the upper level. The entrance is somewhat obscured and easily missed and there is no posted sign; you really had to follow the email instructions word by word, otherwise, you won’t be able to find it or get in. And I had seen it happened. It’s very very important to call (401) 863-2378 ) for check in instructions 1-2 days before arrival by providing your personal information and uploading your ID. It’s centrally located on a busy Main Street with lots of dinning options. It’s about ~20min Uber drive from the Rhode Island airport. For the price you pay, the quality of the place is acceptable with the bare minimum: clean bedrooms, shared restrooms, and kitchen; except that you need showering shampoos and bath soup. One bath towel is provided. There is even a sitting area with skylights. We visited at the end of August with superb weather so it would be interesting to see whether the AC unit functionality during hot or cold months. If you are sensitive to loud street noise, do not stay here as some of street facing rooms have poor sound proof and the hole on the window barrier did not help with the situation: loud crowds, car honking, blasting music last well past midnight on the weekends.
The entrance is next to the Ben and Jerry ice cream store
Inside
Inside
The bathrooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the price with a well equipped, clean communal kitchen and bathroom . Our room was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

4/10 Poor

Angus

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The first room I checked into was riddled was bed bugs… luckily, whoever I emailed allowed me to check into a different room that night. No bed bugs in that room but there was a strong odor of mold and mildew. Woke up the next morning with a shallow cough. I opted to not stay my second night because this place was so gnarly in the worst possible way.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
i was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 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

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great spot
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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

8/10 Good

Yannick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience to sleep there. The bed was confortable and washrooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Davemanda

I don't the bathroom it is Not clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Minghui

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, no service, only for short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doris

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

10/10 Excellent

cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location! It is right next to Brown University and RISD. Their staff is very friendly, I'd would highly recomend them.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

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