Have you stayed in Hostels? a Hostel DO?
Aug 10, 2005 | 3:08 pm
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Have you stayed in Hostels? a Hostel DO?
Looking to get discuss hostels other FT'ers have stayed at. Unfortunetly I do not know where to post this because of a lack of a forum. So here it is. I have stayed at numerous hostels in the US and Europe. Some bad some good. Taking another trip to Europe in February. Need some recommendations. Also post a reply if you like the idea of a forum that would include reviews of hostels and related topics.
Aug 10, 2005 | 6:24 pm
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I believe that our TravelBuzz forum would be the place to start with this. Since your Q concerns hostels generally. I'll move it there for further discussion. Ocn Vw 1K, Moderator.
Aug 11, 2005 | 1:30 am
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best view i've ever had at a hostel was the Mt Davis, Hong Kong Island one.. the hostel itself is a bit remote but the view of the harbor and the Lantau island bridge is golden on a clear night.
These days, can probably see HK Disney from there.
These days, can probably see HK Disney from there.
Aug 11, 2005 | 11:25 am
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www.hostelworld.com is a great site.
I've stayed at great hostels in Costa Rica, Japan, New Zealand, Scotland, Holland, and Ireland. Hostelworld gives reviews and pictures so you know what you're getting into.
My favorites:
J-Hopper in Kyoto, Japan
La Vista Serena in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
I've stayed at great hostels in Costa Rica, Japan, New Zealand, Scotland, Holland, and Ireland. Hostelworld gives reviews and pictures so you know what you're getting into.
My favorites:
J-Hopper in Kyoto, Japan
La Vista Serena in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Aug 11, 2005 | 12:56 pm
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im a little dismayed by the fact that it this thread was moved so quickly. if the moderator didnt read the title all the way through, i was trying to plan an event or a DO. which if memory serves me right belongs in the community part. im specifically looking for hostels in italy, ams, germany and possibily poland.
Aug 11, 2005 | 1:02 pm
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Originally Posted by gt_croz
www.hostelworld.com is a great site.
I've stayed at great hostels in Costa Rica, Japan, New Zealand, Scotland, Holland, and Ireland. Hostelworld gives reviews and pictures so you know what you're getting into.
My favorites:
J-Hopper in Kyoto, Japan
La Vista Serena in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
I've stayed at great hostels in Costa Rica, Japan, New Zealand, Scotland, Holland, and Ireland. Hostelworld gives reviews and pictures so you know what you're getting into.
My favorites:
J-Hopper in Kyoto, Japan
La Vista Serena in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Aug 11, 2005 | 6:32 pm
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Originally Posted by tommy777
So if I use my SPG Platinum, I will get upgraded to the top bunk?? 
If you get iluvtofly with you on a Hostel DO, I am going too!!! ^ ^ ^
If you get iluvtofly with you on a Hostel DO, I am going too!!! ^ ^ ^
Aug 12, 2005 | 7:34 am
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Originally Posted by grbflyer
im a little dismayed by the fact that it this thread was moved so quickly. if the moderator didnt read the title all the way through, i was trying to plan an event or a DO. which if memory serves me right belongs in the community part. im specifically looking for hostels in italy, ams, germany and possibily poland.
Aug 13, 2005 | 11:47 pm
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Originally Posted by djjaguar64
Just make sure that you do not get the bed bugs from such places.
Hostels in the US (at least in CA) always seem to have plastic mattresses, in part to deal with this issue. (not the most comfortable thing to sleep on though).