Comments on: 5 Cool, Luxurious (and Inexpensive) Hostels

By: Nepal Travel

Nepal Travel — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:39:26 +0000

its really really nice blog and picture. thank you very much for sharing

By: Spot Cool Travel Stuff

Spot Cool Travel Stuff — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 01:41:43 +0000

William,

Yeah, the word “hostel” has taken on a more expansive meaning than it once had. I’ve stayed at my fair share of hostels too (and Israel, for whatever reason, has more than its fair share of bad ones). You are right — these 5 hostels are in a totally different category.

By: William Wallace

William Wallace — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:39:11 +0000

The last time I stayed in a hostel was a number of years ago in Tel Aviv for 6 weeks, and I vowed never to do it again. However these places look like they worlds apart from my experiences.

By: Nepal expedition

Nepal expedition — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:45:46 +0000

thanku so much for making this blog with very nice hostel. all list are very nice but no 6 is fantastic.

thanks

By: Spot Cool Travel Stuff

Spot Cool Travel Stuff — Thu, 28 May 2009 00:16:37 +0000

Hi John, Definitely check out the offerings on HostelBookers—they are really fantastic for booking inexpensive accommodations. A few of their most youth-hostel-like offerings are not particularly "old-fart" friendly (especially in urban areas) but the majority have clientele of all nationalities, ages and backgrounds. Without knowing your route is is hard to suggest specific places but four (of many) Portugal accomodations worth checking out: Hotel Convento D'Alter (a great value 4-star property in Alter do Chão), Peniche Beach House (right on the ocean in Peniche), Pensao Mar Azul (in beautiful Lagos) and the Cruz da Baleia Country House. Hope that helps

By: John Henry

John Henry — Wed, 27 May 2009 23:42:13 +0000

Hi,
Now an old fart, I travelled widely 40 years ago. Now my wife and I want to do a real cheapo cycle (as in pedal) tour of Portugal. Any low cost accomodation ideas ?

By: Spot Cool Travel Stuff

Spot Cool Travel Stuff — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:29:15 +0000

Kev:

You are clearly a man who knows his Australia hostel. I’ve stayed at the Sydney Central YHA before and it does have a rather cool rooftop pool.

Thanks for that overview.

By: Rowen Gower

Rowen Gower — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:16:42 +0000

Wow – how backpacking has changed since my days of globetrotting! It just goes to show that good value does not necessatily equal low quality.