Hostels U.S.A., 5th: The Only Comprehensive, Unofficial, Opinionated Guide (Hostels Series) - Softcover

Paul Karr

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762729961 ISBN 13: 9780762729968

Publisher: Globe Pequot, 2004

Synopsis

This comprehensive guide to hostels--both affiliated and "independent"--throughout the U.S. and in selected areas of Canada contains all the information budget-minded travelers need to find the right accommodations.

About this title

About the Author

Paul Karr is an award-winning writer whose articles have appeared in Sports Illustrated and Sierra. He has twice been named a writer-in-residence by the National Parks Service.

From the Back Cover

Here is the inside scoop on 300 hostels in the United States and Canada. Whether you’re looking to party or just want a clean, quiet, affordable place to crash, this guide will get you exactly where you want to go.
Paul Karr and his traveling contributors tell it like it is with an at-a-glance rating system and candid descriptions.
Entries include opinions on:
• Cleanliness
• Safety
• Hospitality
• Party potential
• What to do and see in the area
• Best bet for a bite
• The hostel’s “gestalt”

They also tell you how to get there by using your own feet or wheels, or by public transportation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Globe Pequot
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0762729961
• ISBN 13: 9780762729968
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 464