The Chelsea Hostel on west 20th street ranges from $38 to $170 a night, as of September 2010, depending on the size of the room, beds and availability of private bathrooms. Requirements include passports for all visitors, including American citizens. The hostel does not lock out guests or enforce curfews, and the hostel's kitchen operates daily from 5 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Hostel activities include pub crawls, movie nights and pizza parties.
The Chelsea Hostel
251 W. 20th St.
New York, NY 20022
212-647-0010
chelseahostel.com
On the Upper East Side, the Central Park Hostel boasts 24-hour security service, as well as maid service. Dorm rooms start at $34, and private apartments rent for as much as $179 a night, as of September 2010. Adults must accompany guests under 18. Entertainment includes a pool table and lounge. The hostel is ten minutes, by subway, from Times Square.
Central Park Hostel
19 W. 103rd St.
New York, NY 10025
212-678-0491
centralparkhostel.com
In Chicago, the Chicago Getaway Hostel sits in Lincoln Park, near the beach. Surrounded by music, restaurants, bars and the Lakefront Zoo, the hostel hosts multiple free events, such as weekend BBQs and pub crawls. Provided services include kitchens, computer stations and continental breakfast. Dorms start at $20, and private rooms can cost as much as $177, as of September 2010. Chicago Getaway Hostel offers special extended rates to students who plan to stay longer than 20 days.
Chicago Getaway Hostel
616 W. Arlington PIace
Chicago, IL 60614
getawayhostel.com
With no curfew and all ages allowed, the Madison Hostel sits downtown, near the capitol and University of Wisconsin. The hostel offers private and shared rooms, a common room with television, library and Internet kiosk and laundry facilities. The hostel also has programs to teach college-age students about safe travel on a shoestring budget.
Madison Hostel
141 S. Butler St.
Madison, WI 53703
608-441-0144
madisonhostel.org
With a seaside view of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island, the South Bay hostel is open only during the summer. The facilities offer common rooms for hangouts, a TV room, Internet access and a playground. Room rates include breakfast and sheets.
Hostelling International: South Bay
3601 S. Gaffey St., Bldg 613
Los Angeles, CA 90731-6969
310-831-8109
lahostels.org
With dorms starting at $17, as of September 2010, the Hollywood Hostel is down the street from Mann's Chinese Theater. Youth smitten with Hollywood culture will enjoy being conveniently located to Disney and Universal Studios and the Hollywood Wax Museum. The hostel offers a full kitchen and laundry facilities, a game room and a reading room.
Hollywood Hostels
6820 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
800-557-7038
hollywoodhostels.com
City Hostel Seattle's rooms are all painted by local artists. Events include showings of indie films, writers, poetry and sculpture in the theater. Amenities are aimed at youthful groups, including a computer room, library, board games and a hot tub.
City Hostel Seattle
2327 2nd Ave.
Seattle, WA 98121
206-706-3255
cityhostelseattle.com
The Portland Hostel is located in the funky Hawthorne district known for restaurants and shops, restored Portland houses and local flair. With only 34 beds, the hostel is eco-friendly and hosts events like pub crawls, game nights and open mic night. The hostel has no age limit.
Portland Hostel
3031 Southeast Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, OR 97214
503-236-3380
portlandhostel.org
