Hostels

[superman]

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Has anyone stayed at a hostel? What are some of the cons of staying at one?- i was told that it is more like a dormitory setting, such as sharing a room, bathroom, etc.- but anyone have any more details? It is definiely cheaper ($30) vs. staying at a hotel ($80-$300). I am especially interested in the hostel in Boston. Thanks guys. 👍

 

[albuquerquegirl]

I'm not sure of the Hostel in NY, but I have been to the Seattle Hostel. It smelled of urine and did not look safe. They had to buzz you in to get into the building and again to get inside the hostel. I went in, and went right back out and just got a hotel.
I have also stayed in on in Portland, it was much nicer. It is very dormatory like. I think I remember putting my things in a coin lock box and sleeping in a bunk.
Before an interview there is nothing like a good hot shower. I think this is hard to do when you are sharing a shower. I would only stay in one again if I was traveling in Europe and wanted to meet interesting people. Otherwise, I would pay for a hotel.

Sometimes there are hotels that have communal bathrooms but you can have your individual room. They are much cleaner and less expensive then a major hotel but nicer then a hostel.

 

[albuquerquegirl]

I think it was called the Green Tortoise something or other. It was in the downtown area, not to far from the market.

 

[albuquerquegirl]

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh . . . braces are beautiful! 😍

 

[princewalta]

Hey superman, im stayin at boston's hostel too. for my Nov 1 interview.. hope ur stayin there too. I also want to know anyone else who is stayin there, maybe we can get together before the interview. Im planning on being there saturday oct 30. 😀 Hope to see someone there.

 

[Dr.BadVibes]

Ive lived in hostels all over the world, and I honestly think they are the best option!

FOr NYU, I know there is a hostel called the American Dream hostel, which was only like $15/night, right down the street from NYUCD, which means its only a 2 min walk to the interview.

And FYI toothcaries...at hostels, you can still get peace and mind and a good nights sleep, because most of them offer private, secure rooms. Just dont expect room service 😉

 

[mikhiel]

I love hostels, but I don't know for an interview...
A long time ago, before I lived here, I stayed in the Green Tortoise hostel in Seattle. It's kinda crappy. All the hostels I stayed at in Europe were much better. There's a pretty nice one in Vancouver BC as well.

Anyway, I would do some research on hotels and decide if the extra money is worth it. Hostels tend to be very public areas, you might be rooming with lots of people and sharing a bathroom. It's very dorm-like. But they're so cheap sometimes...