The Metcalf House Hostel is located in a residential neighborhood. You'll see the yard from a block away because it is the one filled with all the trees and cacti. This hostel is located in a great old house, and if it seems a little run-down, it is only because it is well lived-in. The brick exterior of the porch is covered in bright chalk messages of thanks from guests, proving this to be a beloved rest-stop for many travellers.
Separate female and male dorms are accessible only from the outside of the house, and the common room/kitchen area are connected and accessible from the front door. There isn't always someone in the office, but it isn't usually too hard to locate them on the property. The hostel is relatively clean, though peeling paint and water damage in the bathrooms is common.
There is no free food here, and it is recommended to buy your own water as the tap water has an awful taste. There is a place to refill jugs a couple of blocks from the hostel.
There is a piano in the common room, which is usually open. A pay phone is available right in the front yard, and is lit at night. The managers are friendly and informative regarding the many hiking trails and tours around Phoenix.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
January 2004
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3.7 Average from 25 Ratings
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