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Nantucket Youth Hostel

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HI - Nantucket

31 Western Ave
02554 Nantucket
USA
 
Tel. 1 508 228 0433
Fax. 1 508 228 2873

Customer Rating

Total:
94%
94%     100 72
Friendliness of Staff:
96%
96%
Efficiency of Service:
96%
96%
Comfort:
91%
91%
Cleanliness:
93%
93%
Security:
91%
91%
Location:
95%
95%
 
The Robert B. Johnson Memorial Hostel, named after a former HI-USA Executive Director, was built as a lifesaving station in 1873, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The lookout station, or cupola, is still accessible from the women’s dormitory. The hostel is just minutes away from Surfside Beach and only 3.5 miles from the ferry docks and Nantucket village. At the Nantucket Hostel, there is a fully equipped kitchen for preparing your own meals, a large dining area, outdoor picnic tables and bicycle racks. There are single sex and coed dorms and the hostel is a great place to bring your group. Breakfast, wifi access and parking are free. All bed linens and a bath towel are included in the overnight rate. The hostel also has one of the few sand volleyball courts on the island! From the hostel take the bike path into town and check out the Whaling Museum to learn about the island's fascinating past. You can explore the island by bicycle, in-line skates, kayak, or on foot. Finish your day off with a seafood dinner or a sunset on the beach.
 
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

Beds per room: Beds per room:: 5 Beds per room:: 6+ Total
beds
Number of rooms: 2 2 49

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 25, 2012 - September 15, 2012

Street Map and Route Planning

 

Directions

Location Map
Bus:Shuttle Bus service runs from late June to early Sept. from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. All Shuttle buses are equipped with bicycle racks that carry two bikes. Take the Surfside Bus to Surfside Beach, then walk one minute to the hostel.
Parking:At hostel
Sea port:3.5 miles from Nantucket docks. Walk, take a $12 taxi, or a $2 bus, or rent a bike.
Location:Nantucket Island
Airport:Boston/Logan Airport: 90 miles to Hyannis, then take ferry to Nantucket. Hyannis Airport: take bus to ferry terminal 15 minutes away. Nantucket Airport: 2.5 miles away from Hostel.

Attractions

Cultural centre nearbyHistorical sites nearby
Hostel with a differenceLeisure facilities nearby
Beach at or near hostelMeet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in HI - Nantucket

Facilities

Discounts and concessions availableBreakfast in price
Hostel open 24hSelf-catering kitchen
Groups welcomeCommon room(s)
Sheets in priceCycle rental available at or near the hostel
Internet accessCredit card accepted
Meals availableGames room
Individual traveller welcomeLockers available
Non smoking room/areaGarden
Green HostelRates include local tax
BBQ

Customer Reviews HI - Nantucket

18 Sep 2011 Vanessa, USA
70%
70%
Quiet hours were not enforced.

18 Sep 2011 Judy, USA
70%
70%
All in all- a good hostel except for the noise and proximity to food. I would have loved warmer showers also. NOISE: two of the guests has the most raucous voices. They were loud and unpleasant and sent me to bed early. It might have been helpful to at least had the expectation of keeping voices low so that others could enjoy the evening. (BTW- I am not a picky person. But these folks were way off the top). LOCATON: There was no place accessible by bike to get food for dinner and as it was dark at nite- we didn't eat. A solution might have been to have had the option to sign up for dinner- or even a # for a pizza place that delivered. Others took a taxi to town- but that defeats the purpose of hosteling!

18 Sep 2011 Bobby, USA
77%
77%
Very good Wi-Fi connection--10mbps down/4mbps up. I was able to Skype with my family with no problems.

16 Sep 2011 Thomas, USA
100%
100%
Jacob was as very friendly and helpful.

16 Sep 2011 John, England & Wales
100%
100%
Bit of a walk now the in-season bus does not take you all the way to Surfside, but its an OK walk - especially when there's a bright moon!

15 Sep 2011 Jenny, USA
83%
83%
Loved this hostel! The location was superb and the building was lovely. The only 'downer' for me was the large dorm style room because it can get loud with so many people in one large room.

11 Sep 2011 Thomas, USA
100%
100%
Outstanding!

10 Sep 2011 Janet, USA
100%
100%
Exceptional place and people.

06 Sep 2011 Rebecca, USA
97%
97%
Staff was amazing!

05 Sep 2011 Kathryn, USA
73%
73%
Free internet a great perk.

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