Hostels U.S.A., 7th: The Only Comprehensive, Unofficial, Opinionated Guide (Hostels Series) [Paperback]

Paul Karr (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 14, 2009 | Series: Hostels Series

Offering candid descriptions and at-a-glance, unique ratings for everything from cleanliness to party potential, this comprehensive resource gives budget-minded travelers all they need to know.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A hip, humorous, irreverent guidebook that 'nails it' when it comes to evaluating the whole hostel experience."
--Independent Publisher

"This is the only guide of its type that rates the hostels it describes."
--Library Journal

 

“Eminently practical and fun to browse through, this guide belongs in every backpack.”
—San Jose Mercury News

From the Back Cover

The Definitive Guide to Hostels in the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii

 

Hostels U.S.A. is the definitive hostel guide. Providing the inside scoop on hostels throughout the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, this indispensable resource makes planning your trip a snap. Whether you’re looking to party or just want a clean, quiet, affordable place to crash, Paul Karr and his traveling contributors—along with dozens of hostellers interviewed for their comments and thoughts—tell it like it is with candid descriptions and unique, at-a-glance ratings. You’ll learn how to get there by car, train, bus, bike, or on foot—but most importantly, you’ll get the lowdown on:

 

Cleanliness
Party potential
Safety

Hospitality
The hostel’s “gestalt”
What to see and do in the area

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: GPP Travel; Seventh edition (April 14, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076274779X
• ISBN-13: 978-0762747795
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,080,151 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I thought there would be more hostels listed, April 21, 2011

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Mike C. (tulsa, ok United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hostels U.S.A., 7th: The Only Comprehensive, Unofficial, Opinionated Guide (Hostels Series) (Paperback)

I guess I thought there were more hostels in the US. Probably about half of the states have either one or no hostels. Of course the more traveled states like alaska and hawaii have more (about 8) and California has over 20.

The rating are fairly detailed and relevant to what you need to know. And from what I could find this is the only book of its kind.