My ItineraryHostel HI – Syracuse, Downing International Hostel
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Address
HI – Syracuse, Downing International Hostel
535 Oak St
13203 Syracuse
USA
Tel. 1-315-472 5788
syracuse@hiusa.org
Customer Rating
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Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews HI – Syracuse, Downing International Hostel
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12 May 2013 Ye, USA
Great place to live.
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23 Apr 2013 Ann, USA
The place smelled of cigarette smoke. I didn't think smoking was allowed.
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23 Mar 2013 Sérgio, USA
Syracuse is not the best city in the world, but this may well have been the best hostel I have ever stayed at. Furthermore, also very cheap.
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05 Feb 2013 Puneet, India
A good place to stay short time for single people visiting for student purposes
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16 Jan 2013 Noni, Australia
Wonderful and charming hostel. Staff here are wonderful and friendly. The rooms are clean and very comfortable. I loved the homely furnishing, none of the usual ikea hostel fittings here! I only stayed one night purely to go to Pastability, restaurant in town i saw on the food channel, so for that reason it us a little out of the way for downtown.
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22 Nov 2012 Thomas, Germany
It took a long time for staff to get back to me about the after-hour arrival proceedings. Furthermore staff didn't tell me they didn't accept credit cards prior to arrival. There was no room key and there were no lockers in the rooms. The blankets were also very thin so it was cold. But friendly service, comfortable mattress, sturdy beds, good shower apart from moldy shower curtain.
Hostel Overview
HI-Downing is a great base from which to explore central New York State. Built in 1895, it features stained-glass windows and an ornate staircase. The hostel is centrally located to the Finger Lakes, Lake Ontario, and the New ork State Fair. Explore Syracuse's history at the Onondaga Historical Association, Erie Canal and Salt Museums, or St. Marie Among the Iroquois. Visit our zoo, see a baseball game or the gorgoeus Fall foliage. Downhill, cross-country skiing and skating are availale nearby in the winter.Hostel bed capacity
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Opening times
Map & Directions
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | Regional Transportation Center, 2 miles. Turn right on P&C Pkwy, I block turn right on Pork St. 2 Miles to Oak St., turn right, 3 blocks to hostel. |
| Parking: | At or near hostel; free on street parking |
| Location: | 1-1/2 miles northeast of downtown. From Clinton Square (Salina Street and Erie Boulevard) take James Street (New York Rt. 290) 10 blocks to Oak Street, left on Oak 1 block to Highland Avenue, hostel is on left at corner. From I-690 take exit #14 (Teall Avenue), go north 3/4 mile to James Street (New York Rt. 290), turn left and go 1 mile to Oak, turn right and go 1 block to hostel. |
| Rail: | Same as bus |
| Airport: | Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) |
Attractions & Facilities
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| Historical sites nearby | | Main attractions nearby |
| Restaurants nearby | | Hostel with a difference |
| Winter sports | | Mountainous/hilly area |
| Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in HI – Syracuse, Downing International Hostel |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Self-catering kitchen |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Laundry facilities |  | Internet access |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Lockers available |
 | Non smoking room/area |  | Garden |