This is an open forum, and unlike other hostel guide websites, we don't censor out the negative comments. We do not validate the legitimacy of comments posted on this site—so take what you read here with a grain of salt.
Comment by Kirsty Betts
May 2005
Hi. I stayed here with my friend for the night. We were picked up from the bus station and given a talk and loved the ice cream. This is an excellent stay, the owners are very nice and I plan to return in June 2005. Highly recommended.
Comment by Marc
August 2004
It's a home away from home. I loved the ice cream and the travelling talk. It made our trip that much better.
Comment by Anonymous
July 2004
The owners of the hostel are so friendly, helpful and generous, you will feel like you're staying with family rather than in a hostel! You are literally sharing their home so its a good chance to get a taste of real American life. A great experience.
Comment by James
May 2004
I just stayed here on May 25, 2004. The owners of the hostel home were very friendly and did everything possible to accommodate me. They can pick you up at the train, bus, or airport if you call ahead and let them know what time you will arrive. They have an informative chat about Yosemite every night at around 9:00 P.M., with free ice cream. They will drop you off at the train station for free the next morning to catch the bus to Yosemite. The cost of the bus from Merced is $20.00 US round trip and includes your park entrance fee. The hostel is clean and is set up in a four to six bunk male or female room and has one private room. The hostel has a kitchen and a common room area for your use. The owners are very knowledgeable about the area and will help you book any types of tours or camping trips. The bathroom is shared and the owners only allow you to take a shower at night time since the mornings are very busy. All linens are provided for your stay. NO sleeping bags are allowed. Our breakfast was a great start to our morning. The owners made us coffee, and toast with home made jams. I had a great time and will go back.
Reviewers Wanted: Hostelz.com pays travellers US$10.00 (that's roughly 6€, AU$10, or CAD$10) per hostel to photograph and review hostels. If you're interested, use this form to get more information.
Hostelz.com is the only hostel guide with complete information and reviews on all youth hostels and backpackers worldwide.
Location/Contact
We do not validate the legitimacy of comments posted on this site—so take what you read here with a grain of salt.