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Hostel HI - Bethel

HI - Bethel

646 West Bethel Rd
04217 Bethel
USA

Tel. 1 207 357 0273

Customer Rating

Total:	94%	94% 100 19
Friendliness of Staff:	99%	99%
Efficiency of Service:	98%	98%
Comfort:	91%	91%
Cleanliness:	92%	92%
Security:	94%	94%
Location:	92%	92%

*** Under new management ***

Bethel is located in the western part of Maine, about 70 miles from the coast. The area is one of rugged mountains, remote lakes, swift streams and rivers, and intriguing forests. The White Mountain National Forest is a mere step away, the Appalachian Trail is ten miles from our door, and the Androscoggin River within spitting distance. The area is perfect for outdoor adventures. Bicycling, either on road or by more rugged mountain bikes . Hiking in the area is superb. Again, hikes can be tailored to the skill level and needs of the party - from easy to blisteringly tough! Canoeing is easily accessible, either on some of the local lakes, or the Androscoggin River. In either case, the waters are perfect for families, and folk with little (or even no) experience. Fishing is fabulous all summer in the area. Small Mouth Bass and Trout are the most commonly fished species, either from shore, or a boat. For those with less active tastes, or to fill in summer evenings, the BIG adventure center has Laser Tag, indoor climbing, mini golf and a water slide. The hostel is perfect for groups who want to combine hostelling with outdoor adventuring. We will work with you to design the perfect vacation or stay.

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room:							Total beds
Number of rooms:	3	2	2	2	4	5	18

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):	Check in 5pm-10pm; check out 10:00am. No curfew
Opening times (over the year):	Open year round

Street Map and Route Planning

Directions

Bus:	Gorham, NH: 12 miles east on Rt 2. We have a shuttle available
Parking:	Lots of off street parking
Location:	Bethel, ME, 8 miles east of Maine/New Hampshire state line on US Rt 2.
Rail:	Portland, ME: Follow same directions as from airport.
Airport:	Portland, ME: Take Maine Turnpike north to exit 63, take Rt 26 north to Bethel, Take Rt 2 west 4 miles to the hostel. Distance: 70 miles Note: Mapquest and perhaps other on-line directions tell you to turn off of Rt 26. Stay on 26 till you come to Bethel. Google directions are OK.

Attractions

	River/harbour/lake nearby		Hiking area
	Main attractions nearby		Forested/wooded area
	Leisure facilities nearby		Winter sports
	Mountainous/hilly area		Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in HI - Bethel

Facilities

	Family rooms available		Suitable for wheelchair users
	TV room		Self-catering kitchen
	Groups welcome		Common room(s)
	Sheets in price		Laundry facilities
	Internet access		Credit card accepted
	Individual traveller welcome		Lockers available
	Non smoking room/area		BBQ

Customer Reviews HI - Bethel

28 Jan 2012 Nelson, USA	97%	97%
Relaxed 'family' atmosphere made me feel at home quickly. A quick tour from the host filled in the details.
13 Nov 2011 Mark, USA	93%	93%
very nice we enjoyed the company very much
10 Oct 2011 Carla, USA	100%	100%
I got to Bethel and left early but was very grateful to stay in such a beautiful location.
17 Sep 2011 Martha, USA
There has been some kind of clerical error...I never stayed at any hostel. I cancelled all reservations that had been made at least a day beforehand.
07 Sep 2011 Christopher, USA	97%	97%
Hostel is kind of in the middle of nowhere, so you need a car, but other than that the stay was wonderful. Very friendly family that runs the place, and they helped me with everything I needed.
22 Jul 2011 Katharina, USA	97%	97%
We came in super late and only stayed one nighht, but David waited up for us and was super friendly and helpful. The area looked pretty but unfortunately we didn't have time to check it out. Very nice clean hostel.
04 Jul 2011 Kelly, USA	93%	93%
western maine is a wonderful place, and the bethel hostel is in the perfect location to explore it all! i enjoyed my stay immensely!
23 Mar 2011 Steven, USA	97%	97%
Roommate snored BADLY. Gook thing I had aqn Ipod.
17 Feb 2011 Alexander, USA	64%	64%
We arrived around 11 PM and the innkeeper set us up in an upper-level room. There were people who were laughing and chatting noisily, and every time I was about to fall asleep, they woke me up, even after midnight. But I couldn't figure out where the noise was coming from. I actually got dressed to circle the hostel attempting to find the people who were keeping us up, and when the innkeeper saw me do this, they finally magically shut up. But it caused me to not get enough sleep to get up early to go skiing. The next day the innkeeper told me he was allowing the noisy people in the upstairs apartment to throw a party and warned me not to be around for that, because he couldn't guarantee that they would be quiet enough to sleep. So we packed up and left. This is skiing season. What kind of an innkeeper allows his guests to party when people are getting up early to hit the slopes?