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Reviews of Ragamuffin Hostel

74 Lady Musgrave Road, New Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica

#3 of 19 hotels in Kingston

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Review score

Based on 243 hostel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Hostel is very central and cozy. The mixed dorm is spacious, cool and the bunk bed curtains give welcomed sense of privacy. The staff are exceptionally helpful in guiding you on how to get around the island with both local & convenient travel options. They are so warm. Plus the Cafe' next door is pretty convenient too. Love the dream bowls and nyam n scramble wraps. Such a great place to stay and meet like-minded travelers.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Good place- good located- good people
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I didnt like the dorms so much...since you have to stay with around 20 people (20beds) and you still have to pay over 25 Dollars. Thats a high price for a station full of beds and people. Its also a little much because you have a constant coming in and out....so I was really afraid I couldn´t sleep or rest at all....but in the end...everything was good...I slept great and I met great people ;)

    Raggamuffin- The hostel is located perfectly - just around the corner of Bob Marley museum, next to a herb shop and bar in the middle of the city. The personal working there are more than helpful. They are beautiful people who help you out whereever you can. They also offer special things...like a drive to the Bob Marley Beach or a cooking class for free, they order you a taxi as cheap as possible, and they give you good advices and help if you have a problem. I also met great people from all over the world - I loved to talk to and exchange experiences. I loved my stay there and would always stay there again ....thanks to this wonderful people working there.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The aircon didn't quite travel to the whole of the room but it wasn't sweltering hot at least. It would be good to have aircon in the common area too.

    Curtains at your bed so a bit of privacy. I was in the 20 person dorm during carnival and it didn't feel like 20 people were there at all. The people who worked there were really helpful. It wasn't too hard to meet people at the hostel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    Stay here
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good bed, helpful and friendly staff, and the facilities were good 👌

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Thank for the welcoming :) If I had to go back in Kingston I would chose here <3
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The showers maybe, you kinda miss privacy and the Wifi connexion that doesn’t work outside and in the bedroom

    The bedroom, you enter a cocoon, the living room is cool also, the receptionists are welcoming, the location is really safe, the coffee shop also is cool for the mornings

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Being renovated so not much common space. But it was fun to see the murals being painted

    Staff and location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    8.0
    Nice place with friendly staff. Little bit out of the centre, but close to my purpose of the BMW museum.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Out of the centre, but close to my purpose of the BMW museum.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    10
    Best place in Kingston
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I am looking forward to the new chairs for outside that should be coming soon

    This is the third time I stay here. The staff are like extended family at this point. They are amazing and kind and have looked after me and looked out for me in more then one way. They are currently doing a few renovations extending the space which will only add to an already awesome city hostel. I love the space. Super social. Always meet great people here. I love Kaya herb house and all of the music and vegan options in the back yard there. I will always recommend this place!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    10
    Cafe convenience with the most amazing island cookies
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I guess no activities for groups to do to get to know each other or travel as groups in

    Convenience of cafe next door and the island cookies 🍪 where amazing

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    nothing major. only the door to the dorm beeps when somebody enters. thats super annoying when you wanna sleep

    amazing staff. you re the best guys!!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They charge for everything. Almost. Towel 1 usd per night. Washing machine $7 per wash. 12 usd for drying?!! I won't say it's a bad place, because Jamaica is expensive, and the money you pay is ok. But I still think that towel and washing should not be charged or at least cheaper. I would also add that it is ugly that the staff allows guests to put their dusty feet on the table! And someone is eating on that table!

    Location near Bob Marley Museum. Free filtered drinking water.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    8.0
    I Loved the vibes and the super friendly staff. Really nice transferring to the airport and advice for your stay in King
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kirchen Could be a little more provided with gadgets.

    Really nice chill area and super nice and delicious café!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful and social
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I'm still hoping for more comfortable seating outside.

    My second time staying. The staff are as wonderful as always! It's a perfect place to meet other travellers! Comfortable, clean and perfect location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Loved the atmosphere in the hostel. The staff is really friendly and helpful. Easy to arrange transportation to/from the hotel. The space was clean. The hostel is close to bob marley museum and restaurants.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    10
    Perfect Kingston social stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have loved if there were more comfortable seating outside.

    The staff were incredible. Kind, thoughtful and helpful. They went to the pharmacy to get me pain medication and gave me of their food when I was sick. Beds were clean. Room cool. Privacy curtains, reading light and sockets. The common areas isn't large which results in a very social atmosphere. Restaurants and bars on the same street. Felt safe even at night. Highly recommend this as your Kingston stay.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit loud around 5/6am, kept us awake. Sounded like someone was cleaning but they had music on which made it louder. All good apart from that.

    Cool hostel, good location in Kingston, New Kingston is quite safe. Comfortable beds and they have a bar if you need to get breakfast though it's not included. Really friendly and helpful staff. We only stayed one night but would stay again. WiFi is good.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location right near dubwise café and a good veggie restaurant, nice staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    10
    Only there 1 night.host very informative
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfy bed

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best staff ever!!!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was very good.

    The place is really cool, all good facilities, the staff and the location are all amazing. Very good coffee just beside the hostel. It is a great place to stay and they are doing a very good job in the area.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    9.0
    Cool hostel with great people
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The music starting at 8 am in the cafe, which woke us up two mornings unfortunately

    The staff is amazing, the food in both the cafe and the restaurant are delicious and the dorm is spacious and clean.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    8.0
    Warm friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location wasn't great. But that's picking at something to say.

    The staff were really helpful and nice.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    10
    vey recommendable! the staff gets a lot of credit, they make you fell very welcome and assist you in everything to make
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Flat White?? An exklusive coffemashine from Milano and a Caffe Machiato is a flat white... :-))

    suuuuuper!!

    Stayed in November 2023

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