Name: Hoosville Hostel (Formerly The Everglades Hostel)
Address: 20 Southwest 2 Avenue, Florida City, Florida, United States of America, Florida City, Florida, US
Price range: US$46–US$59 per night
Rating: 7.63

What guests think

Reviews of Hoosville Hostel (Formerly The Everglades Hostel) describe a budget-friendly, characterful hostel with a standout tropical courtyard—treehouse, waterfall, and spring-fed pool—and generally friendly, welcoming staff, though experiences vary with shared-bathroom use and the property’s lived-in, dated feel.

Rooms range from basic dorms to private options; some guests found them comfortable, while others noted worn furnishings or maintenance quirks. The location works well for trips toward the Everglades and the Keys, with eateries and US 1 nearby. Expect a quirky, social stay best suited to flexible, budget-minded travelers.

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Facilities

Standout outdoor spaces include a large courtyard with a treehouse, waterfall, and a natural spring pool, plus an outdoor shower. Facilities are hostel style with shared bathrooms and a communal kitchen.

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8

Jeanette

8 Mar 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Our first time staying in a hostel. Staff was friendly and room was clean. We stayed in a private room. Hostel, although decorated nicely had a more “lived in” appearance and could definitely benefit from a small facelift. Outdoor common area was really pretty and it had a large outdoor shower as well as a tree house. We stayed in the “Water room” which had mermaid pictures on the wall. It had a mini fridge, smart tv and a portable ac unit Jerry rigged out the window? Oh and there was a $20 deposit for the remote control to the tv in the room. Neat property if you are looking for something mid point between Miami and the Keys or if you want to try out a hostel.

10

Doreen

6 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a really good hostel. The location & nearby restaurants are excellent. I enjoyed the property’s backyard. It was very relaxing. The room was clean & comfortable. I would also like to thank James & Chris for going above & beyond to make my stay great. I highly recommend staying here!

8

Douglas

8 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

If you are looking for an authentic South Florida adventure with character, Hoosville will linger in your memory. Friendly hostel host, outdoor area with unique personality, clean shared bathroom, washing/drying facilities, and a great price. May be not for everyone, but we enjoyed ourselves more than at a boring motel.

8

William

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice folks, neat little backyard setup.

10

kelly

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Such a unique stay. I’ll def be back. Treehouse and fresh spring water pool in the yard. Just to name a few of the cool curiosities. Good people.

10

Jim

24 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,349 nights

Stayed there with my girlfriend to recharge after a night of mosquitoes and rain in Everglades National Park. The owner, Mike, and all of his staff are welcoming and sociable. Interior is a little run-down, but clean and vibrant. The backyard will take your breath away. This place is his passion project, he bought it in total disrepair and has put 5 years now into renovating the place for young travelers looking for some nightlife fun and affordable accommodations. He also hosts reggae parties during holidays, with a fog machine, lasers, and DJ. Mike and the crew have big plans for their hostel, and he’ll gladly chat with you all morning about it. Can’t wait to go back for a NYE party once his smoothie bar (using local produce) and his Caribbean food stand get finished. Seriously, if you’re okay with a communal bathroom, come stay at a slice of Jamaican paradise right between Everglades and Key Largo.

8

Ross

21 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If you're up for adventure you should try this out. Inexpensive, but with eccentricities. Common bathrooms and commercial kitchen. Cool outdoor shower. Amazing, huge private courtyard with waterfall and treehouse. Cross between Europe and Island living.

10

Iraida

20 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good cleaning house keeping Good price , bathrooms are good ,everything works , cooked in kitchen , The owner very nice and employees r good , the companion is very good The area everything stores pharmacy very close US1

10

Ruth

28 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Booked this at my partner's insistence (based on reviews) and as a starting point/ backup for our florida keys road trip - on entering the property, we were both so impressed with the welcoming vibe of the owner and staff, combined with the incredible beauty of the courtyard / backyard that we ended up booking a second night to extend our time in that space and pushing our road trip back a few days. As many have said, the open space area especially the natural spring pool was peaceful, magical and meditative - I used it by myself at night, felt very comfortable and safe, and we also used it in the day. As a grown adult, I had the time of my life having fun climbing the tree house, playing on the tree swings, fawning over the rabbits, and being calmed by the overlapping sounds of running water and the natural beauty of the space. I was concerned about sharing a bathroom - which was very clean on our arrival (though that deteriorated through the night - this comes with the territory of sharing bathrooms with strangers). We ended up booking a second night and moving rooms due to availability, the bathroom was fine after that. There is also an outdoor shower which was such a luxury to experience. As a younger female, I felt very safe and comfortable; I found the staff (and guests) to be kind, respectable and generous. Extra shout out James, Chris and Omar and of course Michael for creating and curating such a beautiful space and energy.

10

Eric

2 Dec 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Bit different from regular hotel stay, had no issues about anything, nice back yard, quite unique, I would certainly consider staying here again

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: several guests praised clean rooms, good housekeeping, and tidy bathrooms, while others reported chemical odors, worn linens, or areas that felt dirty. Shared bathroom cleanliness varied over time.

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10

Ryan

8 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I only stayed for 1 night but the check in was quick, the bed, dorm and shower were clean, and there was parking right in front of the hostel. If I come back to vacation in the keys/miami again I will definitely use Hoosville Hostel again.

10

Iraida

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Very pleasant staying very good management , good housekeeping Very pleasant outside out doors , landscaping relaxing

10

Iraida

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Maintenance very good Housekeeping very good all employees good people guess are come to visit others countries pleasant outside and very nice landscaping great family

4

Vincent

8 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Smells like chemicals

2

Adolphus

4 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Awful, the host kept talking about crackheads. I didn’t stay, I left after being in my room for ten minutes. The room was in poor condition, the blankets were extremely old and stained.

10

Iraida

20 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good cleaning house keeping Good price , bathrooms are good ,everything works , cooked in kitchen , The owner very nice and employees r good , the companion is very good The area everything stores pharmacy very close US1

2

Bre

7 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Had trouble at entrance, ring bell speaker full of static. Was denied use of the restroom. Felt unsafe dirty out dated and accommodations Limited. Did not stay and had a problem getting refund. Not a good choice at all. Would not recommend. And Expedia did not help get my money back reported both to the BBB

10

Ruth

28 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Booked this at my partner's insistence (based on reviews) and as a starting point/ backup for our florida keys road trip - on entering the property, we were both so impressed with the welcoming vibe of the owner and staff, combined with the incredible beauty of the courtyard / backyard that we ended up booking a second night to extend our time in that space and pushing our road trip back a few days. As many have said, the open space area especially the natural spring pool was peaceful, magical and meditative - I used it by myself at night, felt very comfortable and safe, and we also used it in the day. As a grown adult, I had the time of my life having fun climbing the tree house, playing on the tree swings, fawning over the rabbits, and being calmed by the overlapping sounds of running water and the natural beauty of the space. I was concerned about sharing a bathroom - which was very clean on our arrival (though that deteriorated through the night - this comes with the territory of sharing bathrooms with strangers). We ended up booking a second night and moving rooms due to availability, the bathroom was fine after that. There is also an outdoor shower which was such a luxury to experience. As a younger female, I felt very safe and comfortable; I found the staff (and guests) to be kind, respectable and generous. Extra shout out James, Chris and Omar and of course Michael for creating and curating such a beautiful space and energy.

10

Iraida

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Place is housekeep very clean the management employees very profesional back garden the landscaping very relaxing great staying to at place hostel

10

Iraida

27 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good housekeeping Good Management Good Maintenance outside is very relaxing Good price

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and somewhat dated, with occasional maintenance quirks (e.g., improvised AC setups), yet some guests reported comfortable stays in private rooms and dorms.

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10

Ryan

8 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I only stayed for 1 night but the check in was quick, the bed, dorm and shower were clean, and there was parking right in front of the hostel. If I come back to vacation in the keys/miami again I will definitely use Hoosville Hostel again.

8

Jeanette

8 Mar 2022

·

Stayed 1 night

Our first time staying in a hostel. Staff was friendly and room was clean. We stayed in a private room. Hostel, although decorated nicely had a more “lived in” appearance and could definitely benefit from a small facelift. Outdoor common area was really pretty and it had a large outdoor shower as well as a tree house. We stayed in the “Water room” which had mermaid pictures on the wall. It had a mini fridge, smart tv and a portable ac unit Jerry rigged out the window? Oh and there was a $20 deposit for the remote control to the tv in the room. Neat property if you are looking for something mid point between Miami and the Keys or if you want to try out a hostel.

10

Doreen

6 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a really good hostel. The location & nearby restaurants are excellent. I enjoyed the property’s backyard. It was very relaxing. The room was clean & comfortable. I would also like to thank James & Chris for going above & beyond to make my stay great. I highly recommend staying here!

4

Francisco

11 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very low level property

8

Douglas

8 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

If you are looking for an authentic South Florida adventure with character, Hoosville will linger in your memory. Friendly hostel host, outdoor area with unique personality, clean shared bathroom, washing/drying facilities, and a great price. May be not for everyone, but we enjoyed ourselves more than at a boring motel.

2

Adolphus

4 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Awful, the host kept talking about crackheads. I didn’t stay, I left after being in my room for ten minutes. The room was in poor condition, the blankets were extremely old and stained.

8

Paul

28 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good place, good guy who runs it. Lots of character.

2

David

26 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was not what I expected and no refund had to go to a hotel which met expectations

10

Jim

24 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,349 nights

Stayed there with my girlfriend to recharge after a night of mosquitoes and rain in Everglades National Park. The owner, Mike, and all of his staff are welcoming and sociable. Interior is a little run-down, but clean and vibrant. The backyard will take your breath away. This place is his passion project, he bought it in total disrepair and has put 5 years now into renovating the place for young travelers looking for some nightlife fun and affordable accommodations. He also hosts reggae parties during holidays, with a fog machine, lasers, and DJ. Mike and the crew have big plans for their hostel, and he’ll gladly chat with you all morning about it. Can’t wait to go back for a NYE party once his smoothie bar (using local produce) and his Caribbean food stand get finished. Seriously, if you’re okay with a communal bathroom, come stay at a slice of Jamaican paradise right between Everglades and Key Largo.

10

Eric

2 Dec 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Bit different from regular hotel stay, had no issues about anything, nice back yard, quite unique, I would certainly consider staying here again

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with quick check in for many. A few guests reported issues with late office hours, strict check in or refunds, and rules not being enforced.

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10

Ryan

8 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I only stayed for 1 night but the check in was quick, the bed, dorm and shower were clean, and there was parking right in front of the hostel. If I come back to vacation in the keys/miami again I will definitely use Hoosville Hostel again.

10

Iraida

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Very pleasant staying very good management , good housekeeping Very pleasant outside out doors , landscaping relaxing

10

Steve J

29 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff is professional and caring. The place is safe and comfortable. Best rates in town!

10

Iraida

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Over all very pleasant employees and guess excellent

10

Steve J

11 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

James and Justin do a great job. We really appreciate their kindness and willingness to work with us for an enjoyable day.

2

David

26 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was not what I expected and no refund had to go to a hotel which met expectations

4

Rosa

17 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I made reservations at 10pm paid for it online when I got to the property the office closes at 9 pm so I couldn’t stay poor management

4

Esmeralda

7 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was fine, it depends on people staying in the rooms . Rules are not enforced, which made the stay unpleasant. Other than that , it was ok.

2

Arthur

29 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Didn't stay check in was at ,4pm I needed to check in at 9am so I lost money

10

Glenda

8 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great service

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Location

Convenient base between Miami, the Everglades, and the Keys, with US 1 and eateries close by.

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8

Jeanette

8 Mar 2022

·

Stayed 1 night

Our first time staying in a hostel. Staff was friendly and room was clean. We stayed in a private room. Hostel, although decorated nicely had a more “lived in” appearance and could definitely benefit from a small facelift. Outdoor common area was really pretty and it had a large outdoor shower as well as a tree house. We stayed in the “Water room” which had mermaid pictures on the wall. It had a mini fridge, smart tv and a portable ac unit Jerry rigged out the window? Oh and there was a $20 deposit for the remote control to the tv in the room. Neat property if you are looking for something mid point between Miami and the Keys or if you want to try out a hostel.

10

Doreen

6 Mar 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

This is a really good hostel. The location & nearby restaurants are excellent. I enjoyed the property’s backyard. It was very relaxing. The room was clean & comfortable. I would also like to thank James & Chris for going above & beyond to make my stay great. I highly recommend staying here!

2

Wayne

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We didn’t like anything except leaving. I will probably never get the order of curry out of my system. The person who served us was creepy. We left after an hour or so. The place was in a very bad location and we were afraid of having our car stolen, despite what the server told us. we cannot believe that this property had a 8.4 rating!

10

Jim

24 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,349 nights

Stayed there with my girlfriend to recharge after a night of mosquitoes and rain in Everglades National Park. The owner, Mike, and all of his staff are welcoming and sociable. Interior is a little run-down, but clean and vibrant. The backyard will take your breath away. This place is his passion project, he bought it in total disrepair and has put 5 years now into renovating the place for young travelers looking for some nightlife fun and affordable accommodations. He also hosts reggae parties during holidays, with a fog machine, lasers, and DJ. Mike and the crew have big plans for their hostel, and he’ll gladly chat with you all morning about it. Can’t wait to go back for a NYE party once his smoothie bar (using local produce) and his Caribbean food stand get finished. Seriously, if you’re okay with a communal bathroom, come stay at a slice of Jamaican paradise right between Everglades and Key Largo.

10

Ryan

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice quiet place to stay for a good price.

10

Iraida

20 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good cleaning house keeping Good price , bathrooms are good ,everything works , cooked in kitchen , The owner very nice and employees r good , the companion is very good The area everything stores pharmacy very close US1

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Month	Average price
January	US$77
February	US$98
March	US$71
April	US$63
May	US$63
June	US$56
July	US$66
August	US$53
September	US$54
October	US$63
November	US$68
December	US$80

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14 $48	15 $47	16 $51	17 $46	18 $47	19 $51
20 $51	21	22 $53	23 $53	24 $52	25 $53	26 $52
27 $51	28 $51	29 $46	30 $47

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $53	2 $52	3 $47
4 $49	5 $49	6 $47	7 $54	8 $53	9 $55	10 $51
11 $52	12 $49	13 $48	14 $53	15 $55	16 $48	17 $48
18 $55	19 $50	20 $50	21 $49	22 $49	23 $48	24 $53
25 $56	26 $53	27 $53	28 $54	29 $59	30 $54	31 $55

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Room options

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Standard Quadruple Room

Family Room with Shower

Standard Queen Room

Room #39139513

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