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The Hostelz.com Review
HI - Merced Home Hostel shares a retired couple's home. Even if retired, both are still active so that the hostel is closed from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. (active hours for this couple). This place is mostly a one-night stop for people traveling without a car to Yosemite National Park.
The Location
This hostel is part of Hostelling International (so there is an extra charge if you are not a member) but only approved for six guests. They will pick you up from either bus or train station and/or provide you an address only upon confirmation. It is in a quiet residential area, far from railway noise.
Rooms and Bathrooms
Even if it could accommodate up to ten -- as it has two small, single-sex dorms with two bunk beds/each and a private double -- the hostel will never accommodate more than six. Bathroom is shared among guests and hosts, and all showers are to be taken before 10:30 p.m. due to everyone's early departure the next day (no shower in the morning).
Common Spaces
The place is cosy enough with a no-shoes-allowed, all-carpeted quiet room, a TV lounge, a kitchen with a table for self use, and an outside seating/eating area. Enjoy the evening talking about Yosemite, sharing ice cream around the kitchen table or outside (weather permitting), and meet other fellow travelers probably on their way in or out Yosemite National Park. Most guest are ongoing with YART Bus at 7 a.m. the next morning.
Summary
The relaxed atmosphere there as well as the informative but informal talk about the area make you feel like you are sharing a friend's home. We will definitely stop there the next time. It's a restful stop wherever you might be going next -- just call ahead and enjoy your stay.
The Location
This hostel is part of Hostelling International (so there is an extra charge if you are not a member) but only approved for six guests. They will pick you up from either bus or train station and/or provide you an address only upon confirmation. It is in a quiet residential area, far from railway noise.
Rooms and Bathrooms
Even if it could accommodate up to ten -- as it has two small, single-sex dorms with two bunk beds/each and a private double -- the hostel will never accommodate more than six. Bathroom is shared among guests and hosts, and all showers are to be taken before 10:30 p.m. due to everyone's early departure the next day (no shower in the morning).
Common Spaces
The place is cosy enough with a no-shoes-allowed, all-carpeted quiet room, a TV lounge, a kitchen with a table for self use, and an outside seating/eating area. Enjoy the evening talking about Yosemite, sharing ice cream around the kitchen table or outside (weather permitting), and meet other fellow travelers probably on their way in or out Yosemite National Park. Most guest are ongoing with YART Bus at 7 a.m. the next morning.
Summary
The relaxed atmosphere there as well as the informative but informal talk about the area make you feel like you are sharing a friend's home. We will definitely stop there the next time. It's a restful stop wherever you might be going next -- just call ahead and enjoy your stay.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
May 2009
Their Description
HI - Merced Home Hostel Details
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Location/Contact| Address | Merced, California, USA |
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| Website | www.hihostels.com/dba/hostel060083.en.htm |
| Telephone | +1 (209) 725-0407 |
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Hostelz.com Guest Reviews
Nice we've had a nice time there. without larry's help our trip to yosemite wouldnt have been as good as it was. thanks! — martin , German (2011-09-14) The Picture of a Perfect Hostel I have visited this hostel many times for yosemite and john muir trail excursions. I highly recommend staying here as it is one of the best I've been to -- polite, clean, quiet. larry is a professional nice guy. — Jeremy Kron , USA (2010-05-11) 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. — Kirsty Betts (2005-05-01) It's a home away from home. I loved the ice cream and the travelling talk. It made our trip that much better. — Marc (2004-08-31) 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. — Anonymous (2004-07-15) 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. — James (2004-05-29)