I saved my 1000th review to write about this amazing hostel. It was by far the best hostel…read moreexperience I've ever had, and I would recommend it to families with kids, college students, backpackers... anyone! Janice, Sam, and the rest of the hostel crew make this place feel very communal while not encroaching on personal space. It's so incredibly clean, and much care is taken to keep the hostel running smoothly. Be sure to book your stay in advance. Co-ed and single sex rooming is available. Some of the buildings even have their own personal bathrooms, which was a really pleasant surprise. The price is RIGHT. Less than $40/night to stay in Nantucket? With a practically-private beach at Surfside? Yes, please!

This hostel was excellent. The location was incredible because it was a former life guard station…read more(its a historic building), a bit far from town (3.5 miles) but so close to the beach. Obviously, since this is a hostel it was a bargain- $35 a night for a dorm room bed. The dorm option may not be for someone who wants more privacy, in that case renting the private room in the hostel (140) or a hotel room in town ($$$$) may be the way to go. I loved it though, I traveled alone so it was a great opportunity to be able to do things on my own as well as meet other travelers of all ages from the US and many different countries. Breakfast and coffee is included and there's a full kitchen which was very convient to cook in (and a lot cheaper than the restaurant dinner prices). I highly recommend this place.

Pre covid review: Came with some friends for a weekend trip and this hostel is one of the cutest I…read morehave ever stayed in. I'm not sure how it would be come winter, because there are a ton of windows, but it was nice at the start of fall. Easy to walk to bars and restaurants, and the staff have great recommendations.

My favorite accommodation in Hyannis. It's extremely cheap, very clean, and they have free…read morecontinental breakfast from 8-10AM, with free coffee and tea all day. The bathrooms were really clean and modern, all of them were beach themed. The rooms were very welcoming, clean and spacious, even though they were dorm-style bunks. The receptionist who works during the day was so nice, she helped me plan out my trip. They also update their blackboard in the lounge downstairs with the weather and the events that are happening for that day, so you can always check it out in the morning when you wake up. They have wifi and good security. I would stay here again when I'm ever in the area!

My partner Mark and I had the most epic time at this ridiculously friendly hostel on Martha's…read moreVineyard just before memorial day weekend, and the service was top-notch, thanks to the awesome staff, including Andy, Chris, and Edward - I mean, these guys knew how to throw down some serious hospitality! I'm still kicking myself for not knowing they needed some kitchen goodies, 'cause I would've totally brought some from my home in the SF Bay Area - I'm all about pitching in, you know? Our trip was, like, totally unforgettable, and we're already planning our return trip next year if not the year after, whether we're headed to Maine or the UK - and the cherry on top was meeting some cool young dudes who were hunting turkey in the vineyard to keep the population in check, talk about multitasking!

The shower curtain is disgusting. There are no night lights in dorm 1. The liquid soap has been…read morediluted. The three fridges are overflowing and each has its' own particular aroma. It was sheer agony trying to open the door to dorm 1. I had the correct code but the door would not open. Check-in Michael is rude beyond words and manager, Michael is a freak who doesn't understand basic English. I felt very uncomfortable the first night and told Ryan I wanted a refund to avoid "pain and suffering" on all sides. I was granted a full refund: however, I was soon thereafter, for no reason banished from the hostel and property. The text to me read, "If you come back it will be considered trespassing and you will be arrested." That was cruel and totally uncalled for and undeserved. The situation was very poorly handled. Trained chimps could have done it better.

Nice people here but we got fleas from the private room and the employees didnt really seem to care.read more

What a GREAT find! I absolutely loved my stay here. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Rooms and…read morebathroom were clear. I would highly recommend.

I cannot even begin to express how bad my experience at this hostel was. My friend and I booked a…read morereservation here under the impression we had booked a room with two beds. My WHOLE issue here is actually the owner, she was extremely inappropriate and unprofessional. We were given a phone call with the woman that began with her already angry before even talking to us or being made aware of our situation. She was irate the whole phone call during which she yelled the whole time and said things like, "(we) should've called to confirm that the room we booked is what we booked" (I've never had to call a place to confirm that what I booked online was in fact what I booked??) she said that she 'wasn't my mother' and 'it wasn't her job to confirm', multiple times. Then, after she was belligerent the whole phone call (and mind you I was respectful and genuinely never said a rude word) I finally said look I'm gonna have to leave bad reviews because I don't want other people to experience this. (And I don't, you should run) She told me I was threatening her and she was recording the conversation. (I hope was and that she plays the convo back someday and realizes how unprofessional and rude she sounded.) And then she hung up on me. Leaving reviews is the only power we as consumers have, so I feel compelled to leave one. Note: it was very hot in the hostel, didn't seem very clean in common spaces, and at that point we decided we didn't feel safe enough to stay there because of the way this woman treated us so we left and stayed elsewhere. Be aware that apparently you need to call to Confirm you want the room you pay for and that driveway parking is actually not guaranteed even if you book/pay for it. You may end up with street parking and a $5/day parking pass. Make sure you read all the fine print. I hate that they're able to prey on people who can't afford nicer accommodations just because Providence hotels are expensive. But, most importantly, do everything in your power to avoid having to talk to the owner.

This hostel was great! I have stayed in many hostels in Europe, but this was the first one I have…read moretried out in the U.S. It is run by a family and each member of the family is sweet and welcoming. They even make you pancakes in the morning! The hostel is a great building- a former coastguard station and is just a short walk from a beautiful Truro beach. I would definitely recommend taking a car here though, because the location of the hostel is somewhat off of the beaten path. With a car, you can easily get the Provincetown in about ten minutes and explore National Seashore Beaches, great restaurants, boutiques and art galleries. Definitely check this out for a recession-friendly summer vacation!

Female travelers STAY AWAY from this hostel. The manager entered the female dorm twice without…read moreknocking or announcing himself. Inappropriate and unprofessional are some of the nicest things I can say. This USED to be a terrific place.

I stayed here recently. This is like staying in someone's house…read more We had a private room-double bed with sparse furnishings and shared bathroom. The bed was really uncomfortable. The shared bathroom was fine-it was always clean and we never waited for it. Since the room was private, it wasn't super cheap-$110 per night. Fairly cheap for Newport. The kitchen was nice. We bought breakfast food and put that in the fridge. Nice to be able to save moola that way. One big downside-no parking is included and street parking is annoying in the summer.

merrillee was amazing! because it was raining and there were no cabs, she picked us up and drove…read moreus 3 separate times, even calling me later in the night to see if we needed a ride. I was really astounded by her energy and friendliness. She felt like an old friend immediately. The hostel is in a great location. the berkeley guesthouse (an annex that couples are more likely to stay in) is in a bit quieter of a location, sandwiched between the mansion district and the start of town. so you'll have to walk 10-15 minutes to start arriving at the restaurants/bars but it is an enjoyable walk past cool houses and cool parks. the guesthouse was nice and roomy with a firm bed and good vibes. if the price is right (relative to other hotels in the area), you will definitely be happy with these guys and the hostel.

The HI Boston Hostel is one of the nicest hostels I have stayed in. I chose a six-bed dorm room for…read morewomen and got a comfortable bed, a cargo locker, fresh sheets, fluffy pillows, and a towel. The hostel is close to public transit, but I used Uber to get around Boston. Loved the proximity to Chinatown (hand-made soup dumplings!) and the short walk to Boston Common. The staff were nice, and helpful. The kitchen facility is top-notch (I've been to hostels where the only kitchen conveniences were a microwave and running water) - didn't even have to wash my own utensils. I also didn't have to brave going to a sports bar to see the World Cup games; they were playing live on the hostel's large screen. The entire building was clean - especially the bathrooms - and I can't think of anything I might have needed that they didn't have. It had been a minute since I stayed at a hostel, and I thought I might feel out of place as a middle-aged adult traveling alone; I didn't! There were lots of adultier adults around. The price alone makes this hostel a terrific deal, and I will definitely stay here again when I am next in Boston.

I stayed here for a night and I got amazing value for what I paid for: The hostel is located in the…read moreheart of Downtown Boston near Chinatown and Faneuli Hall and other historical locations. Boston is an incredibly walkable city, and aside from the JFK Library, I was impressed at how close the hostel was to so many iconic locations: Beacon Street, the Commons, City Hall, and the Boston Public Library, just to name a few. I loved how I didn't need a car to get to any of those locations, because everything was walking distance. The hostel itself was outstanding. I loved that for guests, there's a dedicated floor for pool, hanging out, a kitchen area to eat and cook, etc., but I also loved the daily activities they had for guests: On the night I stayed, they had a drinks mixer to meet people, and I got to meet people from Peru, Germany, New Jersey, Australia, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, and other places. We did a bar crawl based on availability and who the staff knew and had relationships with. The staff took us to the bar where the Founders planned the Boston Tea Party. As a guy who loves history and reads about history and travels to places for its historical sites, there was genuinely nothing cooler than being to go get a drink at the same bar where our Founders planned to throw tea into the Harbor. I have to warn people that I thought about bringing a lock before my stay, but I didn't. The front desk has locks for $8 in case you need something. The bathrooms were well maintained, and the bathrooms had soap and shampoo. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a place where the staff will facilitate ways for you to meet people and hang out.