Synopses & Reviews
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 youre looking to party or just want a clean, quiet, affordable place to crash, Paul Karr and his traveling contributorsalong with dozens of hostellers interviewed for their comments and thoughtstell it like it is with candid descriptions and unique, at-a-glance ratings. Youll learn how to get there by car, train, bus, bike, or on footbut most importantly, youll get the lowdown on: Cleanliness
Party potential
SafetyHospitality
The hostels gestalt”
What to see and do in the area
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
Synopsis
Hostels U.S.A. is the only definitive hostel guide of its kind. 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. Paul Karrs opinionated, entertaining text gives the real-deal lowdown on hostel amenities, atmosphere, and overall “gestalt.” Completely revised and updated, the guide includes the latest information on hostelling options throughout the United Statesincluding Alaska and Hawaiiand parts of Canada including major destinations in British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec.
Synopsis
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.
About the Author
Paul Karr, an award-winning editor whose articles have appeared in
Sports Illustrated and
Sierra, has traveled extensively throughout the United States and abroad. Twice selected writer-in-residence by the National Park Service, he is the author or coauthor of eight other Hostels guides, including several to Europe, published by GPP Travel. He lives in North Bergen, New Jersey.