The Rooster Comb Inn is in Keen Valley, New York, 17 miles from Lake Placid. The structure, built in 1883, was renovated and decorated with rustic furniture in 2009. The Rooster Comb Inn is a hybrid; part boarding house, part hostel. Five rooms that sleep four people each are available. The Inn's accommodations include communal kitchen, communal bathrooms and broadband Internet access. Advanced reservation and registration is required, and cancellation fees apply. The Rooster Comb Inn is close to restaurants and stores, and within one mile of five Adirondack trailheads. A licensed massage therapist, with 20 years experience, is available on site, by appointment.
Rooster Comb Inn
3 Market Street
Keene Valley
New York 12943
(518) 576-9916
roostercombinn.com
Located in the village of Lake Placid, the High Peaks Hostel offers a clean, comfortable place to stay. The hostel provides a common living and dining room, sheets and towels, shower and bunk beds. The dormitory-style bunk beds are in one room accommodating both male and female guests. The cost was $30 per day, per person in 2010. Guests do not have kitchen access, but breakfast is provided. Reservations are required and need to be made in advance. Shuttle services from the bus or train stations may be available; you should inquire when making reservations.
High Peaks Hostel
5956 Sentinel Road
Lake Placid
New York 12946
(518) 523-4951
highpeakshostel.com
The Jackrabbit is actually a combination motel-hostel. The motel is on the top floor of the building and includes two rooms--a standard room, and a kitchenette room. The hostel is located on the bottom two floors of the structure. The total capacity of the hostel is 22 people. The hostel has four dormitory-style rooms with bunk beds. There is a shared commercial kitchen, shower room and common television room. In 2010, rates were $25 to $28 per night, per person. Reservations are required.
Jackrabbit Hostel
5046 Cascade Road (Route 73)
Lake Placid
New York 12946
(518) 523-0123
jackrabbitinn.com
