AYH Ranch Hostel
The AYH Ranch Hostel on Vashon Island will be a favorite for nature lovers who like to explore off the beaten path. Vashon Island is located in Washington's Puget Sound. This hostel is only 30 miles from Seattle but is surrounded by 100 acres of nature reserve on the island. Housing options include cabins, tepees, barn or "lavender house." This hostel is open from May to Sept. 30, although the lavender house is open all year-round.
AYH Ranch Hostel
12119 SW Cove Road
Vashon Island, WA 98070
206-463-2592
vashonhostel.com
The Green Tortoise Hostel
The Green Tortoise Hostel is a one-of-a-kind hostel that is famous for its big green neon sign and location in the heart of Seattle. This hostel includes modern amenities such as free wired Internet plug-ins and Wi-Fi Internet access, free breakfast daily and even free dinner three times a week. This hostel is located right across the street from Pike's Market in downtown Seattle, and this place really sets itself apart as having multiple private bathrooms. Each bunk has its own fan and reading light.
The Green Tortoise Hostel
105 Pike St.
Seattle WA 98101
206-340-1222
greentortoise.net
White Mountains Hostel
The White Mountains Hostel in Conway, N.H., was listed by America's Best & Top Ten website as one of the 10 best hostels for backpackers in the country. It sits right on a trail that runs all the way across the country from Portland, Maine, to Portland, Ore., and it offers some freebies to cyclists going across the country. Clean linens are provided, and this is a smoke-free and alcohol-free hostel that provides an open kitchen for guests to use. This hostel was made from a turn-of-the-century farmhouse, giving it a unique aesthetic.
White Mountains Hostel
36 Washington St
Conway, NH 03818
603-447-1001
conwayhostel.com
Article Written By Monty Dayton
Monty Dayton is a professional freelance writer who has worked for the ACLU, Touchstone Publishing LLC, the University of Alaska, Fairbanks and many other employers. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from the University of Alaska and loves writing about travel, the outdoors and health topics.
