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Ostello Brikette

Via G. Marconi, 358, 84017, Italy
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Ostello Brikette
Ranked #39 of 40 hotels in Positano
3.0 of 5 stars 39 Reviews
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Toronto, Canada
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2011

First of all, let me point out that this is a hostel, so really you shouldn't expect the same experience of a hotel, not even 1 or 2-star hotel. I had some time to kill in Italy so decided to check out parts of Italy that I haven't been to. Originally I planned to stay in Positano for two nights,... More

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Peter Cowling, General Manager at Ostello Brikette, responded to this review
20 April 2012

Glad you enjoyed your stay. We got the plumbing upgraded over the winter, and now have good capabilities to supply sufficient hot water. More

hove
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2011
1
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My friend and I stayed here for two nights, and really, it was two nights too many. We were led to believe that the hostel had parking and so if you see it advertised as having parking then this is not correct; the parking was just street parking quite a way away. we were assured that it was an ok... More

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Peter Cowling, General Manager at Ostello Brikette, responded to this review
20 April 2012

I remember quite well the issue of the parking ticket that you picked up. As you say, we do not provide parking, and are careful to state that parking is on street. The 'area' that you parked in is okay, just not where you actually parked, which is clearly marked as being no parking. We did do our best on... More

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Hove, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2011

We booked a private ensuite room for 2 nights and had company. The room was infested with ants and looked like it had been decorated by a 2 year old. The bed was uncomfortable and the toilet every minute day and night! The staff in the hostel were inconsistent in their attitude towards their guests. In all I would not... More

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Peter Cowling, General Manager at Ostello Brikette, responded to this review
25 April 2012

I remember quite well the issue of the parking ticket that you picked up. As you say, we do not provide parking, and are careful to state that parking is on street. The 'area' that you parked in is okay, just not where you actually parked, which is clearly marked as being no parking. We did do our best on... More

Strahilovo
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2011

The terrace in front of the hostel has wonderful views and is the ideal place for breakfast and socialising, We had a private ensuite room with a small balcony above the terrace. Though small, the room had everything we needed and was very clean - as were the public areas. Though the hostel was very busy, the staff were unfailingly... More

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Bend, Oregon
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2011

The young brother and sister that run this place are very personable and the hostel has great terraces. But the room was horrible. Eight women crammed into a tiny room. One bathroom. No shower curtain. No lockers. Filthy. Clean sheets at least! More

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Peter Cowling, General Manager at Ostello Brikette, responded to this review
20 April 2012

Hello, Sorry, but I cannot find a record of your stay with us, and do not remember you, so I'll have to limit this response to the following observations: The Hostel is not and has never been run by a brother and sister. The female dorm (we only have one female only room) does not have a shower curtain, because... More

Whistler, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2011
1
person found this review helpful

While booking this lovely hostel from Canada, I had mentioned to Cosimo, an employee of Brikette that it would be my daughter's birthday while there, and was there a place nearby where we could have a great dessert. He emailed back immediately that he would love to arrange a surprise birthday party. I thought that was so kind. Once we... More

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Peter Cowling, General Manager at Ostello Brikette, responded to this review
20 April 2012

Glad that you had such a great time, and wishing you all the best for your future travels. More

Auckland
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2010

The service and hospitality at this hostel makes it an incredible place to stay. Siblings Cosimo and Carla were exceptionally wonderful hosts and made it a very fun stay. It rained all day when we got there and there was not much to do but sit in and socialize and both Cosimo and Carla were very accommodating- they let one... More

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Halifax, Canada
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2010

We stayed here for five nights this past august and were a bit worried because of all the bad reviews. Although the rooms are nothing special and there are no locks on the room doors, the views from the terrace are spectacular, the staff was so nice and helpful, and the atmosphere was really great. One of the guys that... More

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Galway, Ireland
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2010

Backpacked around italy with friends for a few weeks and was really looking forward to staying in Positano. We were supposed to stay in Ostello Brikette for 3 nights, but left after 2! It really was a bad experience. My friends and I were put into a 10 bed dorm on arrival and the next day, staff had added 3... More

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Canberra
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2010
1
person found this review helpful

This place is the only hostel in Positano, so there aren't any other budget options. It is close to the bus stop, has a great view over the sea, and if you love dogs they can be entertaining. But.... The lady on reception is rude. She rules the place by putting up signs everywhere, and if you do something wrong... More

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Address: Via G. Marconi, 358, 84017, Italy
Price range (per night):* RM119 - 942

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