Located on the hip University Hill area, Boulder International Hostel is surrounded by frat houses and budget lodging. This means cheap food and drinks, lots of trendy bars, and discounted prices. The hostel sits a block away from the main strip and you have easy access to everything you could ever need. Many of the facilities are better than anything you will find in Denver and it's worth the drive.
The rooms are clean and kept warm (unlike some other hostels that skimp on heating). But if you don't have your own blankets, you'll be charged extra. In winter you'll also notice the occasional growling noises from the heating system (similar to many hostels in New York if you've stayed there before). The cooking facilities are awesome too, with ample space for self-catering. If you want to use the laundry, you'll need to put money on a prepaid card (plus deposit), which is a bit of hassle but worth the effort when you don't have to share a washer/dryer.
There is a sole TV (no cable) downstairs in the lounge room but don't expect a party atmosphere. The hostel forbids alcohol on the premises and discourages loud behaviour. This is no problem anyway when you can party hard one block away -- just don't forget the door code when you arrive back late!
The biggest downside is the lockout that occurs daily between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Lookouts are always an annoyance, but there's no reason to kick everyone out so early (checkout is also at 10 a.m.). If you wanted to enjoy the nightlife in the area, it isn't much fun to be forced out of bed early the next morning. And the lockout goes unusually late in the day. They also try to charge guests for wireless internet, even though it costs them virtually nothing to provide the service, but there are plenty of coffee shops around with free wifi.
The hostel is very easy to find -- just head towards University Avenue as you arrive from Denver. Late arrivals beware -- the office shuts at 11 p.m. and you won't be able to check in after that.
— Exklusive Hostelz.com Übersicht
December 2006
Ort/Kontakt
