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A Gower Street House

St. John's

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Address
180 Gower Street, St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada   Map
Price
$39 for private room to $89
Location/Contact
Details
Online booking is not offered for this hostel, contact them for availability and reservations (any contact info we have is listed above).
Description
Perfect location - Center of historic downtown St. John's properties, Excellent views of Atlantic Ocean. 5 minute walking radius to all tourist attractions.
1000 feet from genealogical research at the 'Rooms'; harbor; Cathedrals, museums, restaurants, theater, hiking trails, busses, tours, major hotels
Modern home in Victorian package. All rooms have color cable remote control television, temperature and sound control.
Extensive Newfoundland art collection featuring prominent artists throughout.
Private off-street parking. Free High speed wireless Internet
Please enquire for detailed particulars

RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS: *within two or three normal City blocks

MODEST: (less than $8.00 serving but consistent quality)
* Bagel Café (739-4470) Extensive menu -246 Duckworth
* R. L. Caines (753-7543) Daily specials / some traditional dishes - 104 Duckworth
* Ches's - (722-4083) deep fried fish, hot sandwiches - 5 Freshwater (home delivery)
* Leo's (726-2658) Fish and Chips - 27 Freshwater. Bit noisy but excellent fish
* Afghan (754-2230) Ethnic and delicious -375 - Duckworth Street
* Pizza Supreme (738-7373) Best pizza in the city - 81 Military (2 min walk) (home delivery)

MODERATE: (less than $15)
* Taj Mahal (576-5500) Incredible Brunch $9.99 - 203 Water
* Giovanni Cabot's (739-7999) Mediterranean cuisine (Funky) - 10 King's
* India Gate (753-6006) Traditional Indian foods - 286 Duckworth
* Pasta Plus (739-6676) Fast inexpensive lunch specials - 223 Duckworth
* Hava Java - cool coffee house with desserts - 216 Water
* Coffee and Company - high end coffee house with truly excellent desserts - 204 Water
* The Sprout (579-5485) - Vegetarian - excellent - 364 Duckworth
* Velma's (576-2264) - Newfoundland style - 264 Water
Magic Wok (753-6907) Chinese Very popular - 402 Water

MID RANGE: (less than $20)
* Casbah (738-5293) Good presentation - corner Cathedral / 290 Duckworth.
* Rooms Café (737-8097) excellent fare / panoramic view extraordinary
* Gypsy Tea Room (739-4766) Interesting menu -195 Water
* Oliver's Restaurant Café (754-6444) - Excellent reviews from guests - 160 Water

FINE DINING: (less than $25) - Never ever a complaint
* Devito's (579-7071) Italian. Excellent feedback from guests - 183 Duckworth
* The PepperMill (726-7585) Pretty relaxed, but high quality food- 178 Water
* Bianca's (726-9016) European - exceptional quality. Movie stars hangout - 171 Water
* Taste of Thai (738-3203) Food from Thailand - lovely spot - 179 Duckworth

* Shanghai (753-2378) Chinese. Truly exquisite - 210 Water

Features

  • Free Breakfast


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