eKstasis Hostel + Urban Farm - Atlanta, Georgia

Gabe S.

I had a great experience at this hostel. The host was super nice and welcoming. The facilities were nice. I stayed in the mix gender dorm room. It was me and one other guy that night. It’s in a good location about 10 minutes from midtown. Will definitely return for my next trip to Atlanta!

Zong H.

This is a very laid back environment, with very little interaction from the owner/host. There is also a (hostel exchange program) host on site. They both live behind the house in the garage and trailer. If you do not know the PIN, simply walk around to the back and knock on their door to get their attention. As this is a self service hostel, do not expect too much from the host, aside from the daily room cleaning and setup.

The host will assign bunks, with your name written on the bedroom door. The bedding was clean and towels fresh, ear plugs are provided.

The house is setup with WiFi controls for lighting, HVAC, which are controlled from the Google home table in the kitchen. The living room has a smart TV though remotes may be difficult to find. There is an outdoor porch which may be enjoyable if you wear long sleeves as a barrier against mosquitoes.

As this is a very large property, there are many possibilities in the back, fire pit, enclosed yurt for yoga, music or whatever, trampoline. However as there is no structure or events planned, while I was there, I feel it's up to the guests to be proactive with the hostel, to get full experience.

This Hostel has no internal security, so do not leave your items lying around as one never knows who's going to check in.

There were no services to speak of, the "urban farm" doesn't seem to be the correct term for this hostel as it is not urban nor a farm. Heh.

I stopped by for one night while passing through Atlanta, but encountered two international travelers (Italian and Korean), along with other domestic travelers, who were in town for a conference.

Julian D.

I’m not sure that this hostel is still operating. I booked through their website and got an automated email stating once they received payment via Cash App they would send me check in instructions and a receipt. 2 days before my booking I hadn’t gotten anything and I realized there is no contact info anywhere on their website. The Cash App email was from an automated address I couldn’t respond to. I tried calling the number on Google and it goes straight to a recording which says to leave a voicemail or text. I did both and never heard anything back. I don’t want to risk driving several hours to Atlanta for a hostel that might not exist and it spoiled my weekend plans. Cash App (surprisingly) refunded the money and notified me it was a scam. There’s no way to get in contact with these people.

Tom C.

I stayed in a Mixed Twin Room. The room was clean and there was plenty of shared space for me to store my personal belongings, although there were no lockers in the room. The pillows and comforter felt clean and the mattress was pretty comfortable to sleep on. In my room there was a PS5, which I saw other guests used.

The host was very friendly and the household felt very cozy. The host's dog (chihuahua) was a little bit aggressive but all it did was bark at me. There was 24-hour coffee available, which is a very nice gesture.

However, the biggest problem I encountered during my stay was the bathroom. There is just one bathroom shared among 12 guests from 3 different rooms. This proved to be a problem especially during shower time. One night, I found myself waiting for the shower after getting back to the hostel at 1:30am. Another night, I had to wait to use the toilet when I got out of bed at 3:30am. If each guest spends 15 minutes in the shower and there are 12 guests staying in the hostel, it would take 3 hours for everyone to finish using the bathroom. This can potentially be a big issue, especially if you have an urgent need to use the toilet. For this reason, I would not really call this place a hostel but more like a shared household. Fortunately, the hostel wasn't fully occupied when I was there and I didn't have to wait for a ridiculous amount of time to use the bathroom. I think an easy solution would be to install an additional sink inside the house – things like brushing teeth and putting on contact lenses don't require the use of the shower and guests can free up the bathroom for other people.

The hostel is located in a pretty convenient location – the closest metro station is a 7-minute walk. Ubering from tourist attractions back to the hostel isn't too expensive, so this can be an option, especially if you are to return to the hostel after midnight. The neighborhood where the hostel is in is really quiet, so it can feel scary to walk alone at night.

Given that this is the only "hostel" option that is closest to downtown Atlanta, I would recommend it to solo travelers who want an affordable and cozy stay in Atlanta and don't mind having to wait to use the bathroom.

Enon H.

I enjoyed a long stay here. The owners and staff are wonderful people. The house is recently renovated, with a nice common area and shared kitchen. Many interesting people pass through and it's easy to strike up good conversations with them. This is the best deal in Atlanta, but be aware there are no private rooms. For those traveling without a car, a bus stop is directly in front of the hostel and for those without a great deal of luggage, a MARTA train station is within walking distance.

Wandering T.

I am SO glad I found this place and I am grateful to Austin for letting me check in early. This hostel was awesome! Great service. There are only 4 beds in each room which is nice. I was stranded in Atlanta after my bus was late and I was SO tired. Austin let me check in early and go right to sleep. There is a pretty girl who works there (I think her name is Sasha). She was nice and let me borrow a pair of shorts to wear on a hot day since I only packed winter clothes for where I was headed. The hostel was very clean and relaxing. Regarding one of the reviews saying there were roaches on the premises... That is absolutely NOT true. I believe the person mistook ladybugs for roaches. I did see ladybugs a few times. If I ever find myself in Atlanta again, I will definitely be staying @ the eKstasis Hostel.

Khadejia

Amazing stay and lovely staff! Very welcoming and I highly recommend this place, it is very homely and comfortable.

Victor J.

Man the place was outstanding and a lifesaver since it’s litterally the only hostel in all of Atlanta

Austin is the type of guy that works 24/7 to make his guests feel like they’re at home.

He created a space that feels like a safe place and a healing place for visitors.

The house is exceptional , the beds are comfortable, the back yard has a trampoline, and a fire pit and tourists come from all around the world ! When I was there there where people from Bosnia, Germany, USA, France and India.

If you’re ever in Atlanta this is better than staying at a hotel for $150 a night. This place gives a much cheaper price than the Atlanta standard for a place to stay

Thank you my boy Austin and keep up the solid work around the hostal

totally recomendable !!