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Summary: What are you looking for in a hostel?
Review: The title is correct in stating that this book is opinionated. If you have opinions similar to the authors, this book will be of great help. Personally, I don't agree.
There is a hostel close to me which I visit occasionally. It's out in the woods, the middle of nowhere. It's great for quiet and solitude, and is surrounded by hiking trails. It was given 2.5 stars out of 5, because the house-parents are too strict (I've never found this to be the case. In fact, one didn't mind at all about an accidental mess, just as long as it was cleaned up.) and because "there's nothing to do". There seems to be an emphasis on "partying" which is something I have never expected at a hostel.
The factual information is accurate, and for that this book is useful. I just think there are better choices in a hostel guide.
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Summary: What a marvelous tool for traveling the U.S. ... cheaply!
Review: This book is a must have for travelers looking for cheap lodgings. This book offers fabulous advice on everything from cheap eats to local sights. Cannot begin to say enough great stuff about this book!
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Summary: Great read!
Review: This is one of the best travel books I've ever come across, and I should know: I write books myself. I especially like the way these guys weren't afraid to give thumbs up to the good places-- and thumbs down to the bad ones! This is good stuff, really useful and entertaining at the same time. A tip of the Stetson to 'em.
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Summary: Excellent Hostel book!
Review: This is the best guide for hostels I've seen. There are independent hostels and affiliated hostels listed. I'm going to bring the book to the Hostelling International USA conference this weekend and rave about this book!
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Summary: Spend $14 and save hundreds!
Review: With my co-author Evan Halper and a couple friends, I spent an entire year getting the lowdown on all 350 US hostels. It's amazing -- you can sleep for as little a $8 a night in some of these places! They're located in lighthouses, farmhouses, treehouses, ranch houses... trains... well, you'll see.But you need to pick carefully. Some of them are heavenly. Some are horror stories. We did the hard work, gave the thumbs up and the thumbs down, so that YOU will know just where to grab the bes bunk late at night in a strange city. Check it out! (Special bonus: check out the UFO we used to designate truly odd hostels. It's a hoot!)
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