Cresco … Some of my best teenage memories are of time spent here with youth group from church. It was good clean fun trying to get past the chaperones -- great times.
Philadelphia … Its a nice place to visit and Penn University is a place to see. You can a see a whole world is there. People from different countries, races and religions staying over there and all are students having a great time. If you are 22-28 you will go back to your college days and enjoy the place.
Philadelphia … I second the Art Museum! It's fantastic. And the Mutter Museum is great.
Jim Thorpe … A great little town for a weekend getaway -- a bunch of outdoor adventures are very nearby to town, and the pretty downtown has a lot to offer in itself! Go during week for a lot less crowds.
HI - Ironmaster's Mansion Hostel in Gardners(Gettysburg) … This hostel, on an ironworking plantation active from the 1820s to 1890s and somewhat isolated for motorists, is a real asset for hikers along busy sections of the AT -- which it straddles -- and a jewel all should appreciate. It's a friendly, orderly, clean, and well-looked-after property located within several converging state parks and forests not far from Harrisburg and Carlisle -- and Gettysburg -- within a major Eastern north-south/east-west highway junction and heritage tourism complex. Ease of access to its peaceful and bucolic mountain surroundings forms its greatest attraction. Very good times, good value, for hikers, families, individual travelers.
HI - Pocono Hostel in Cresco … What a shame that this place closed!! Great wooded location with babbling brook right outside the window. The whole place was so comfy and cozy! Darn, I hope it reopens soon!
HI - Philadelphia, Chamounix Mansion Hostel in Philadelphia … It was my first experience in a hostel in U.S.A. I really liked this hostel. With international student ID or Student advantage card, you get fifteen percent off. The receptionist guy, who has been working there for six years, was really helpful. The hostel does not provide any food/cafes but there are some vending machines and you can always order food. The hostel is ten minutes walk from bus station. It is in the end of the park, if you have a lot of luggage, keep this in mind. The rooms were very clean. Overall, I really had a good experience.
HI - Newtown, Tyler State Park Hostel in Newtown … This was the very first hostel that I ever stayed at in 2000. At first I was a little nervous about staying at a hostel. But my fears were soon quelled when I met Shirley, the manager. She fixed me fresh strawberry pancakes! The Tyler hostel is located in a comfy old farmhouse nestled amongst the trees. It was an excellent first hostel experience!
Mary's Guesthouse in Jim Thorpe … This hostel was wonderful. It was clean, in a great location and convenient to everything in the lovely little village of "Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania." The owners were more than helpful, friendly, and very accommodating. I will go back here again. I did not leave enough time because I had no idea how lovely and historical the village was!
HI - Newtown, Tyler State Park Hostel in Newtown … Great hosts and a great facility. Comfortable and quiet setting with great cycling in the area. A bit of a logistic challenge if you are without a motorized vehicle, but well worth the effort.
Apple Hostels of Philadelphia in Philadelphia … I had a great time at this hostel. Like any hostel it has its bad points, such as the size of the dorm rooms, but overall I would definitely recommend it. I found most of the staff really helpful and they even took us out and showed us the local night spots. Really great hostel atmosphere if that's what you're looking for, very social, with pub crawls, music, and movie nights and free drinks provided on several times while we stayed there! Dorms were too big and shower room definitely needs some work for better privacy but definitely a great place to stay and would absolutely go back.
Apple Hostels of Philadelphia in Philadelphia … How to start. It wasn't far from bus station, we just simply walked there. The hostel is in an small aisle, which wasn't stinking and it was homeless people free. Inside the hostel is really nice, everything in green and orange color. Check-in was fine, discount for ISIC holders and members of HI. Right next to reception desk are very good apples for free. Because we had mixed dorm which was on the third floor, we didn't take our big luggage to the room, we just left it in the luggage storage, very good idea, you can even store your luggage there after check-out till 8 p.m. The room was really nice, clean, air conditioning working, bathroom also clean. Only one problem was that the beds were little bit squeaking. Kitchen was also very nice and clean; two fridges; tables and chairs to eat; enough dishes, plates, and cutlery for everybody; phone. In such a kitchen everybody tried to keep it clean and organized. I liked the map where people could put pin from the place where they come…
HI - Newtown, Tyler State Park Hostel in Newtown … Tyler YH is set in a gorgeous part of Pennsylvania. The managers couldn't be more helpful, obliging and accommodating. The bunk beds are new and comfortable. It's a relaxing atmosphere. I've stayed here at least a dozen times. There are hiking trails and cycling trails.
Apple Hostels of Philadelphia in Philadelphia … My girlfriend and I had an awesome time, and we made sure we met the requirements (college IDs). The staff offered us maps and advice for just about anything and everything, and they offered to help if they did not know right away. Their location is perfect, being close to the historical stuff for the day and a bunch of bars and clubs at night so. Also. they have events every night and really try to get the guests to mingle. We looked at hotel rates in the surrounding area and they were ridiculous! So we paid less, had free drinks and pasta, and met cool people from around the world. I wish more hostels were like this. I really dont mind the price either because it keeps the boring budget travelers that stay on their computers all night because they cant afford to go out at bay. the free beer and drink nights are great because the same drinks at the bar cost around $5. We definitely drank our money's worth. Will recommend to everyone we meet on our northeast adventure! Thanks guys!
HI - Ironmaster's Mansion Hostel in Gardners(Gettysburg) … This place is super haunted!
HI - Philadelphia, Chamounix Mansion Hostel in Philadelphia … I stayed in this hostel for one night only but it was enough to impress me. Firstly for the staff met only two people Andrew, and a lady (didn't get her name) both were very congenial and helpful, so no problems there. Next the hostel as such. It's an old building so you get creaky sounds of the old building but i guess it adds to its rustic charm. As for the comfort, comfortable the kitchen is well equipped -- hey, but the vending machine was broken -- ate my money! beds are comfortable. since it's in middle of nowhere, no traffic sounds. Cleanliness, its not the cleanest place on the planet but it's not dirty. With so many people living under one roof, the limited staff can manage to keep it clean and hygienic, hats off. Now for the bad part -- it's in middle of nowhere -- correct that, far end of nowhere. They have a bus stop one to one and a half miles from hostel where only two buses show up -- that too not on time! you have to walk from the stop, the walk is through a beautiful…
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