Located in the heart of Bar Harbor, the Bar Harbor Hostel is just a 10-minute walk from the oceanfront, minutes away from quaint shops, restaurants and bars, and just one mile from Acadia National Park, one of Maine's most popular summer tourism locations. Other attractions include golf, beaches, mountain and rock climbing, hiking, canoeing and kayaking, horseback riding, whale watching, fishing and gardens. On-site facilities include kitchen, laundry facilities and small lockers. In 2010, rates started at just $15 per night.
Bar Harbor Hostel
321 Main Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
(207) 288-5587
barharborhostel.com
Located in the town of Bethel, the Bethel Maine Hostel, or Snowboarding House, is in close proximity to such natural attractions as White Mountain National Forest, the Appalachian Trail, Androscoggin River, Sunday River Ski Resort and Mt. Abrams Ski Area. Nearby activities include skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, canoeing, fishing, hiking, mountain climbing, mountain biking and cycling. Also nearby is the BIG adventure center where you can enjoy indoor climbing, laser tag, mini golf and a water slide. On-site facilities include kitchen, dining room, common room with TV, recreation room and laundry facilities. An affiliate of Hostelling International, rates start at just $22 per night for members, and $25 per night for non-members as of 2010.
Bethel Maine Hostel
646 West Bethel Road
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-4224
snowboardinghouse.com
Located in East Andover, The Cabin in Maine is another great destination for outdoor activities. Nearby attractions are Sunday River, Mt. Abram, Saddleback Mountain, Black Mountain, the Appalachian Trail, rock mines and quarries, maple sugar sites, canoeing, hiking, mountain and rock climbing, backpacking, skiing, snowshoeing, cycling and fishing. On site amenities include kitchen, dining area, laundry facilities, lender clothes to wear when doing laundry and common area with TV, DVD player, VCR and internet access. In 2010, rates started at just $20 per night.
The Cabin In Maine
Post Office Box 55
497 East Andover Road
East Andover, ME 04226
(207) 392-1333
thecabininmaine.com