Hostel HI - Martha's Vineyard
HI - Martha's Vineyard
525 Edgartown-West Tisbury Rd
PO Box 3158
02575 West Tisbury
USA
Tel.
1 508 693 2665
Customer Rating
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The Martha's Vineyard Hostel is the first purpose built hostel in the USA. It has a large, fully equipped kitchen for preparing meals, dining area and two common rooms. Private and coed dormitory rooms are available. Breakfast, wifi access and parking are free. All bed linens and a bath towel are included in the overnight rate. The hostel is a great place for groups and offers several activity packages. There is a spacious yard for outdoor dining or a great game of sand volleyball.
The Vineyard Hostel is centrally located between the Aquinnah Clay Cliffs, Menemsha Fishing Village and Oak Bluffs' "Ginger Bread" Cottages. There is bus stop across the street from the hostel and a bike path runs behind it. Martha's Vineyard is an island with a rich history of relaxation and outdoor activities ranging from beautiful public beaches, bicycle paths and art galleries to chartered fishing trips, kayak adventures and farm visits.
HI-Martha's Vineyard won Hostelling International's Friendliest hostel worldwide of 2011 and Most Efficient in 2010. Hostelling International is a non-profit, membership based organization. Non-members may purchase a daily membership for $3 or an annual membership at the hostel. All guests must present a government issued photo ID (Passport, Driver's License, Identity Card) at check in and be 18 years or older, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Please note that the maximum stay policy is 7 nights per calendar year.
HI-Martha's Vineyard won Hostelling International's Friendliest hostel worldwide of 2011 and Most Efficient in 2010. Hostelling International is a non-profit, membership based organization. Non-members may purchase a daily membership for $3 or an annual membership at the hostel. All guests must present a government issued photo ID (Passport, Driver's License, Identity Card) at check in and be 18 years or older, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Please note that the maximum stay policy is 7 nights per calendar year.
Hostel bed capacity
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 67 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | Check in is from 5pm to 10pm. Please contact hostel directly for early or late check ins. Registered guests have 24 hour access to the hostel. |
| Opening times (over the year): | May 20, 2012 - October 8, 2012 |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | From Boston, New York or Providence, take Peter Pan Bus to Woods Hole. Then take he Steamship Authority ferry to the Island. From Vineyard Haven take the #3 bus (which beto the # 6 bus and ask to be let out at the hostel. |
| Parking: | At or near hostel |
| Sea port: | Approximately 9 miles from Vineyard Haven. |
| Location: | The Hostel is located at 525 Edgartown-West Tisbury Road. Us.Google maps? 525 Edgartown Rd West Tisbury MA 02575. Using Mapquest? 525 Edgartown-West Tisbury Rd 02568. From Vineyard Haven, take State Rd to Old Country Rd and make a left onto Edgartown-West Tisbury. The hostel will be 3 driveways past the fire department on your left. Same directions by bike, except hop on the bike path on Old Country Road and keep an eye out for signs to Hostel. |
| Airport: | Boston- 80 miles. Go over the Bourne Bridge onto Cape Cod; Take 28 south to Woods Hole and take the Ferry to the Vineyard Haven. Martha's Vineyard Airport - 3 miles to the Hostel |
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| Historical sites nearby | | Hiking area |
| Main attractions nearby | | Nightlife nearby |
| Botanical gardens nearby | | Forested/wooded area |
| Restaurants nearby | | Shopping centre/market nearby |
| Hostel with a difference | | Leisure facilities nearby |
| Beach at or near hostel | | Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in HI - Martha's Vineyard |
Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Family rooms available |
 | Suitable for wheelchair users |  | Breakfast in price |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |  | Internet access |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Games room |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Lockers available |
 | Non smoking room/area |  | Basic store available at or near the hostel |
 | Garden |  | Green Hostel |
 | Rates include local tax |  | BBQ |
Customer Reviews HI - Martha's Vineyard
| 10 Oct 2011 Yaowen, USA | 100% | |
| Excellent!!!! | ||
| 09 Oct 2011 John, USA | 90% | |
| felt very welcome, was a great place to stay. pretty busy since they had several dozen boy scouts staying there that night, but things quieted down at a reasonable hour. pillows were a little flat, but they found me an extra and that helped a lot. Simple but comfortable. | ||
| 07 Oct 2011 Tara, Canada | 93% | |
| Friendliness of Staff: Loved the fresh pancakes for breakfast!
Comfort: the dorm room & washrooms were just a little chilly.
Location: no places to eat or shops in walking distance. | ||
| 06 Oct 2011 Neil, England & Wales | 100% | |
| This was one of my Favourite stays on my travels around the world.The Hostel staff were very friendly and couldn't do enough for me. Because of them helping me out on my forwarding travels i am so happy to find yet another good hostel in eastern America. I would most certainly wan't to stay at this Hostel again and will be recomending it to all i know who may wan't to travel in the area.
Thanks again HI Martha's Vineyard ;-) | ||
| 04 Oct 2011 Chris, USA | 100% | |
| really nice place, great staff, great breakfast. | ||
| 03 Oct 2011 Doug, USA | 100% | |
| The staff at this hostel were extraordinarily friendly, especially Donnie and Mike. The location was fabulous for cycling around the island. The facility was very clean, comfortable and quiet. The breakfasts were delicious. My group greatly enjoyed the stay. I will highly recommend this hostel to others. | ||
| 02 Oct 2011 Sandra, USA | 97% | |
| One of the nicest hostels I have stayed at. I plan to go back when I can stay a little longer. | ||
| 16 Sep 2011 Marsha, USA | 100% | |
| I stayed 6 nights and the hosts were very helpful about what to see and where to eat. | ||
| 14 Sep 2011 Julie, USA | ||
| I had to cancel my trip boo hoo | ||
| 13 Sep 2011 Stephanie, USA | 100% | |
| Best place to stay on Martha's Vineyard! | ||
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