Freehand, Miami
Expert reviews
“This hip hotel-hostel with both private and shared rooms anchored by Broken Shaker, Miami Beach’s most popular cocktail bar, is something of an anomaly; at once one of Miami’s trendiest and most affordable hotels. There is a lush, inviting courtyard and pool courting Miami Beach locals, as well as 27 Restaurant.”
“The Freehand Miami Hotel is a five-minute walk from Miami Beach and is less than a mile from the nightlife in South Beach.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Miami.
What guests liked
- Pool area
- Friendly staff
- Great location
- Excellent Wifi
- Boutique style
All you need to know
Miami is one of the most preferred vacation trip locations for all the travelers of today. Hostel Freehand, Miami, takes proper care of the needs of the travelers starting from comfortable stay to modern amenities. It is a beautiful place to stay during your vacation, which is situated at a 5-minute walking distance from the beach. You do not need a cab to go out for chilling at the beach. Grab your swimsuits and take a walk to the beautiful heavenly beach next door.
In this article, you will know about some of the standard amenities that Hostel Freehand, Miami has to offer.
Basic Amenities of Hostel Freehand, Miami
— You get an outdoor terrace in Hostel Freehand, Miami, with a pool to chill out with friends and family.
— It has two cocktail bars for celebrating your vacation.
— Hostel Freehand, Miami, has a seasonal restaurant that serves the famous delicacies of Miami.
— Free daily breakfast is served to all the guests staying at Hostel Freehand, Miami.
Different Room types available at Hostel Freehand, Miami
The modern rooms with comfortable bedding and other essential amenities will add more pleasure to your stay at the hotel. Hostel Freehand, Miami guarantees to give you the homely comfort while you are away from your home. Make your selection through several room types, such as:
Hostel Freehand, Miami offers you dormitories, personal family rooms with single, double, or triple beds as per your family size and needs. All the rooms differ in price and amenities, but the basic amenities mentioned above are common for all room types.
These are a few of the comfort arrangements made by Hostel Freehand, Miami, for their guests.
— Bungalow rooms
— King Size Rooms
— King Suite Rooms
— Accessible Rooms
— Private Premium Quad Rooms
— Super 8 rooms
— Quad rooms
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Location
Recent guest reviews
18 December 2024
Great place to stay if you are travelling alone! I had a problem with the phone and girls at reception help me a lot! Th
Great swimming pool and bar/restaurant garden
17 December 2024
Fabulous
beach
17 December 2024
Very good
The place lacks a kitchen, even simple things
17 December 2024
This a great value for a clean, comfortable room in a desirable location! It's a fun place to stay!
The room was great value for the money, and the location was amazing.
If you bring a car, it's tricky, because the street (and lot) parking in enforced until 3 am. But the hotel itself is lovely!
16 December 2024
Great place for short get a ways
Location is great; near the beach.
Bar is a bit pricey.
15 December 2024
Very good
The location and the cleanliness was excellent
The absence of a kitchen and a policy that the outside area in the evening is forbidden to sit in it by the security, as it belongs to the bar and the bar becomes not for the hotel
10 December 2024
Very good
The location and area of the hotel was absolutely lovely! Pool, chairs, bar, all you want to have for a great stay! The beach was just a few minutes walk away.
The room could have been a bit cleaner, but that depends also on the individual people staying in the same room.
8 December 2024
Pleasant
Location facilities
Shared rooms and bathrooms are not cleaned up and it's disgusting
6 December 2024
Fabulous
Everything was great
5 December 2024
Good
The location is 10 minutes by bus to the market. On the street. There are small restaurants and a Starbucks nearby.
Shared rooms are not comfortable. Some ladies make a lot of noise and you get disturbed, they eat in the room and on their beds and it causes a very bad smell. There is no water in the hotel, you have to go outside and get it. I stayed in a private room, the TV in my room did not show clearly and the number of channels was very few. There was no kettle in my room and I had to buy it from outside. I left my kettle in my room when I left. I hope I will find it there again when I come next year 😁
27 November 2024
Arriving is as much a dignified event as departing. We are all ambassadors of great service.
I always like the service and the relaxing atmosphere after traveling or working, also because I have learned each time a new that I will encounter great people from diverse ventures of life, chives regarding space and common areas, great food, friendly staff and safety. The staff team has always been great like the smile and diligence of Alex, the patience and anticipation of Victor, the welcoming greetings and service of Agustina, the dedication of Florence to detail and modesty, the prudence and consistent work by the cleaning and maintenance team, the cautious and permanent serenity and politeness of Security team; the radiant attitude to inspire and transcend . We all love to be served as equals in respect. Thank You. I will always want to return. Great energy all around!
I realize how comfort can be diminished by disregarding extra hands on maintenance of though clean bathrooms, tiles on showers and humid environments. Godliness is something so surreal as feeling clean and finding everything else as clean and sanitized as towels. I would like to find an air refresher in enclosed areas as well as a toilet brush.
22 November 2024
Overall good for the price
Check in was quick and easy. The location was great. Provided a towel.
16 November 2024
Fantastic location with a nice atmosphere.
It’s insanely close to the beach! On the way there you’ll pass a market and a couple of sandwich shops. It’s really cheap and clean.
A communal refrigerator would be nice and a water fountain to fill bottles. A cooking area would be asking a lot but it’s an idea. They have this towel system where you only get one and if you want an extra it’s $5. Five bucks isn’t too bad but I wish you could just get another towel. However, they do provide a beach towel that you can trade.
16 November 2024
Very good
Friendly people, nice restaurant good location
Air conditioner super loud in room- difficult to sleep
19 October 2024
Pleasant
Location is good, patio area has a good vibe
AC unit in room was so noisy
2 October 2024
Fabulous
Nice bedroom with private bathroom
24 September 2024
very nice attractive and I meet nice people
I didn't take the breakfast
I didn't like that there is no kitchen
17 September 2024
Perfect for a quick overnight stay
Good location, only 20 minutes bus ride from the airport, from the hotel you can walk to most places on Miami Beach.
The lobby/lounge area is very dimly lit, it puts you to sleep the moment you walk in. Too much clutter in that area.
7 September 2024
Fabulous
Very nice place. Clean and great staff. The vibes were immaculate. Was a close walk to everything.
Amenities were a bit old and handles would fall off easily but still worked very well.
31 August 2024
Idyllic and fun!!
I loved the facilities, the pool/ bar area was stunning, the cocktails were a work of art (although a little expensive but worth it!!) The bedrooms were super spacious and comfy!!
30 August 2024
Amazing location and great staff. Very recomendable
Location and kindness or staff
Cleaning can be a bit better, but pretty good in general terms
29 August 2024
Fabulous
Everything. Hotel and rooms are clean and the bed very comfortable The location, the staff super nice and friendly , Nice swimming pool with a bar and a restaurant Beach is 3 min far walking distance , there is a big supermarket and some restaurantes 1 min also walking distance .. totally recommended
25 August 2024
Such a great stay, very close to the beach, the bus from the airport dropped me right outside of the hotel and close to
It had a great outdoor area with seating by the pool and by the bar and also inside as well. It was about a 2 minute walk from the beach, from the bus stop and from the supermarket.
22 August 2024
Fabulous
Great location for the beach. Only a 5 min walk! There’s a supermarket just down the road that opened early until late and a 24 hr subway shop if you get hungry. Very close to bus stop which is very handy. Also make use of the free Miami Beach trolley loops from those stops too. The room was great and spacious! Beds were so comfortable. Very clean! Had a pool which looked alright. The bar was small but had lots of seating outside. There was also a club which we didn’t know about. The drinks are expensive though. One drink set me back $22! Would recommend for sure
21 August 2024
Good value for money, great location & basics covered
We stayed in a private room, and while the building in all honesty is a bit dingy, the important things like bedsheets and towels were white and clean. Location is what made this place for us. Right by the beach, walking distance to many shops, restaurants etc., easy to uber/drive from if going further. We were initially worried about parking, but were able to buy overnight parking right next door for $17 at the reception which was great. Bar/poolside downstairs is cute!
Majority of the guests seemed to be teenagers on big organised group trips which interferes with the ”young adult” vibe we were hoping for, a minor thing. However based on other reviews this seems to be a consistent contract so maybe something to be aware of. If you’re booking solely with poolside lounging in mind be aware that the pool is not huge and was constantly very busy - great for a quick dip but not a resort pool day type setting.
17 August 2024
I would recommend this hotel and definitely come back
Beautiful hotel with interesting designs, close to the beach, it’s just a 5 mins walk. Very helpful staff, especially a man working in the reception. Amazing bed, had one of the best sleeps during my trip.
15 August 2024
Very good experience
Value for money
Cooling in the room Dark alleys
14 August 2024
Nice hostel with good facilities and in a decent location.
It was very nice having a pool on site as well as the bar and restaurant. I also liked the layout of the dormitory rooms which had comfortable beds and a handy shelf with plenty of plug sockets and a lamp. The bathroom was also clean and tidy although the shower could have done with some shelves.
Some of the staff members were a little abrupt and the laundry facilities at the property were a pain to use.
13 August 2024
I have like to take rest like there.
The Location and the People.
7 August 2024
Lovely experience, great hostel if you’re not a fan of the idea of the stereotypical “hostel”
Loved how clean and safe it was, everything you needed in the dorms and it was super easy to get to and then also get to the Main Street for food/drinks!
My stay coincided with some sort of school trip so the pool was always very busy with teenagers but this is down to timing not the property!
31 July 2024
Overall, pretty nice place. Enjoyable to say the least.
Very nice and clean.
One of the receptionist was quite rude.
30 July 2024
Good overall
Pool was fantastic and rooms were lovely and clean. Check in and out was an easy process.
Wifi didn’t work one night. Someone that wasn’t staying in the room entered at midnight and turned on the lights , unsure how they got in.
22 July 2024
Very good
Location
Loud, a lot of kids.
18 July 2024
Fabulous
The room was very nice, with a big bed. I loved the patio part with swimming pool and a bar. The hotel was in the middle of the Miami beach island, close to the beach which was great, but bit far to other attractions on the island.
15 July 2024
Your second home in Miami
Perfect location, the staff is great, and the rooms are comfortable.
13 July 2024
What is good for what I needed?
Value
Needs some updating
10 July 2024
Exceptional service
The staff was amazing, I didn't ask their names, but I do remember Alvin he was exceptional. Very helpful and very friendly. Overall, the stuff for me was my highlight, from security to the janitors, the receptionists exceptional.
I think the pool needs a little bit of refurbishment
10 July 2024
Pleasant
The facility was good, the building was good, the cleanliness was good, but they need to put better vibes during the meantime. I mean, I used to be in another hostels where the vibe is so fun, the stuff is so friendly, which is better than a good building.
The ambient The ambient at the building, could be much better
7 July 2024
Fabulous
Great location
No kitchen to cook in, forced to buy the hotels food
7 July 2024
Excellent Cost Benefit in Miami
Excellent cost benefit in Miami, where prices are so high, it's possible to stay comfortable without paying much at Freehand. The staff is very kind and the room is very comfortable. The location is not the best if you're looking to go and come back from downtown, but it's possible to take the free bus Miami offers and the beach is quiet and great to relax. The hotel provides free chairs and an umbrella, which is AWESOME. Overall experience was excellent.
Lightning in the room wasn't the best, but honestly, nothing to complain, Just mentioning it.
6 July 2024
Nice hostel, good location, low price
There is a bar, a swimming pool, washing machines and the rooms have all you need. The location is perfect and it is cheap.
5 July 2024
Good hostel but should allow food and drinks from outside
Good vibe Location Close to public transportation Clean rooms Beach towel for free
Food and drinks from outside are not allowed, this is not adapted for budget traveller The prices of drinks and food are more expensive than the standards of Hostels of USA
5 July 2024
Good, cheap place for short term stay in Miami Beach
Pool, ease of check in and out
Snoring!
26 June 2024
Our stay was wonderful.
The plant life and the architecture. The privacy was nice too.
I didn’t find the eagle room till the last night.
10 June 2024
Good value for money
I loved the room, it was spacious, bunk beds were comfortable, good lockers and room to store luggage and move around
Wasn’t that clean, had to wear shoes in the room because the floor was dirty, bathroom never got cleaned. Pool and pool area not well looked after and some staff didn’t speak English which made it difficult at times
10 June 2024
Fabulous
The location and good communication via public transport
The food at the restaurant was overpriced
8 June 2024
It was ok but it is a hostel expected more from the “hotel rooms”
Great location next to the beach and the trolley. nice pool area comfortable beds, friendly and helpful stuff (except this one lady she was rude)
It is a hostel not a real hotel. I review the hotel part Stayed at the double rooms and it was overpriced. the room was very very big that was great but the building is old and it smelled so musty in the room and you could not open the windows. Stayed at the ground floor and did not feel safe, building was next to the main building so a little bit apart and there was no security. saw a lot of homeless people jumping over the fence using the outside bathrooms and hanging out in front of our window. Bc of the bar ( many non guests in the evenings ) it s loud till after midnight it s ok bc its also a hostel and for young people but you have to know this. If you prefer a hotel experience it s not the right place. But i think the hostel part is really great ! Great location and nice area
6 June 2024
Very good
Nice pool, beach 2 min walk
No curtains on beds, bathroom inside room and no outside. Cleaning not done everyday.
3 June 2024
Very good
The location, near to a lot place
Location and room,
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Vending machine (drinks)
- - Vending machine (snacks)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Activities
- - Billiards (additional charge)
- - Nightclub/DJ
- - Evening entertainment (additional charge)
- - Yoga classes
- - Fitness classes
- - Beach
- - Movie nights
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Bicycle rental
Business facilities
- - Fax/photocopying
Entertainment and family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Higher level toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
Pool and wellness
- - Pool bar
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
18 December 2024
Very good