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Michie House in College Hill - Hostel

2.5 star property
College Hill's convenient base for exploring Providence, with reliable WiFi keeping travelers connected to home while discovering Brown University's neighborhood

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 186 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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Double Room | Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Providence, Michie House in College Hill - Hostel is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Roger Williams Park Zoo and Lincoln Woods State Park, while Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art and RISD Auditorium are cultural highlights. Providence Performing Arts Center and WaterFire Arts Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Providence travel guide
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230 Thayer St, Providence, RI, 02906

What's nearby

  • Providence, Rhode Island. City in New England region of the United States. Brown University, Department of Economics.
    Brown University
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Great menu - fun College Hill neighborhood!.
    Thayer Street
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Great place to study.
    Benefit Street
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • This shot was taken in front of RISD, the Rhode Island School of Design. In the foreground, two rivers meet, the Moshassuck and the Woonasquatucket. In the background one can see the 'new' Providence. Most of these buildings have gone up within the past 25 years, after these two rivers were moved. In the warmer weather, Waterfire can be seen illuminating these rivers. #snow #BVSBlue
    Rhode Island School of Design
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Brown University Bookstore
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • East Side Pockets
    2 min walk
  • Pokeworks
    1 min walk
  • Antonio's Pizza
    1 min walk
  • Den Den Korean Fried Chicken
    1 min walk
  • Ceremony
    1 min walk

About this property

Michie House in College Hill - Hostel

Hostel near Brown University
Near Rhode Island Convention Center, Michie House in College Hill - Hostel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Room features
All guestrooms at Michie House in College Hill - Hostel include thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, 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

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • This property's damage deposit is payable via a secure link and is due within 24 hours after booking. Advance payment of the damage deposit is required to 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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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?

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. Brown University Bookstore and Providence Athenaeum are also within 10 minutes. Providence Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Michie House in College Hill - Hostel Reviews

6.2

6.4

Cleanliness

5.6

Amenities

6.4

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 123 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room was great. Staff were helpful but only remote. Bathroom was poor. Several toilets clogged and some showers not working. Kitchen was not clean. Location was great although off site parking is an issue. Good cheap restaurants in area. Nighttime noisy with cars burning out. For a cheap night stay and dealing with hostel conditions this place is good for a short stay with money to enjoy Providence.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xinyi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are friendly and helpful. There's a kitchen and a guest living room in the hallway, with other rooms surrounding them. The bathroom is public but has privacy, which is okay. The room is quiet, and, most importantly, it is close to Brown and RISD if you are visiting either, since the hotel is on College Hill. The booking assistant, Stefano, responded very quickly each time I needed anything. Overall, it's quite nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elvis

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

I stayed at Michies on Thayer

Good atmosphere, good staff and friendly other stayers, and very well kept. I will definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
i was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elvis

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

Thanks Linda and Sebastian

I would like to Express my gratitude to Staffs Linda, Sebastian, and the owner himself Sezar. I have been here for about 2 months, and I have been treated with a degree of gratitude, and respect that it's starting to feel like a family. Anyone who wants this experience should book with this business, if not for the staff, the people, or the business than do so for it's location, surroundings, and friendly warm reception.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maykao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a shared communal space and so noisy inside and outside as expected. Communication regarding checking in was great. I gave it a lower rating because we reserved a room with two twin beds for two well built boys that would typically sleep well in two full beds, and instead we got one queen bed. Had I known I would have paid extra and booked a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

No Frills- Bring Your Own Toilet Paper

A no frills hostel which has converted what looks like second floor offices with track lighting into hostel rooms. There is nobody from the hostel on prem, only a ghost staff you can email or call. You are required to upload a copy of your drivers license before check in. There is a shared kitchen and a shared bathroom, the mens room didn’t have toilet paper for the whole time I was there (gross). I emailed the ghost staff to let them know about this but was ignored. There are also what seem to be migrant families living in some of the rooms with their belongings left in the hallway. Speaking of the hallway, there is a very strong air freshener like smell throughout the hallway and the rooms. Be aware if you are sensitive to things like this. Location is great, close to the Brown and RISD campuses. I’m glad I only had to stay in Providence for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Emma

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was not very clean. There was no soap in the bathroom or kitchen and the hand dryer did not work. One of the showers did not have a curtain. The room was okay, but very hot and the street outside was noisy at all hours of the night. The bed was comfortable and the tv with access to Netflix was a nice amenity, but the room was a little run down. There was a child living in the hostel who would run up and down the hallways and make noise. At one point he would not stop hitting my door. Would not recommend this place unless you need a cheap place to stay for a night and plan to be out of your room as much as possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Hostel near Brown

I have stayed at hostels and budget locations around the world and found this location in need of some attention. For those looking for a hotel experience, this is not the location for you. This is perfect for those on a budget. It is located in the heart of Brown University with plenty of food options. The street life can be a bit loud with cars revving their engines from 6 PM - 1 AM. The smell of the vape shop/hookah lounge below adds an extra flavor. I had no issues with these things - it was more the cleanliness of the shared bathrooms and room. When I arrived the bathrooms were a mess and my room looked like it had not been cleaned in a while. I did call the manager about the state of the bathrooms and they had their cleaning team clean them the next morning. So that was a good sign. It would be great in the future if their cleaning team put a bit more effort into prepping the rooms. FYI - bring your own soap and shampoo since none is provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Flop House to Avoid

“So smoke meth” started my stay. Positives: the bedding and mattress seemed clean with minimal odor. There was a working TV. The location is close to the University and Starbucks is across the street. When I arrived the shared bathroom stall had the graffiti above, no hand soap and no rollers to hold toilet paper. The room consisted of old dorm beds, desk, chair and carpeting. It had two couches, both filthy. One had either blood or chocolate stain on it. The smoke alarm had no battery, only 1 of 3 windows opened, some device under the night stand seemed disabled. The curtains were thin, didn’t match and didn’t cover the windows so 5:40am the sun, and heat, streamed in. The pictures of bedrooms on website didn’t look anything like my room was set. The room smelled like gym socks and had no climate control. The locked thermostat in the main hall was set to 80 degrees even as the rooms were uncomfortably hot and when they came to put on the A/C days later, it was a cool night and room was cold. All the flooring was disgusting. The carpets everywhere were dirty. I don’t think shower rugs have ever been washed and there was blood on the privacy screen. There was hot water but pressure was so minimal, one woman washed her hair in the sink. There seems to be no one on site and guests piled up dirty dishes; the kitchen was gross. I never dared to open refrigerator. There was an electric kettle and minimal dishes. There was a homeless person sleeping in stepwell. Never again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Bronson

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Questionable bathroom cleanness, toilet paper outside the bathroom stalls, stall did not shut/lock, no contact from staff after checkin, suspected non-guest sleeping on couchs in common area, batteries missing in smoke detector, windows not fully shut and couldn't be shut.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jian

Disliked: Room comfort
The room is spacious, but its location is terrible. It’s on Thayer Street, where crowds of young people party loudly, screaming and yelling late into the night. The noise lasted till early mornings, making it impossible to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Morgan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unhelpful in every way
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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