Hostels U.S.A., 4th: The Only Comprehensive, Unofficial, Opinionated Guide

By Paul Karr

Hostels U.S.A. is the only definitive hostel guide of its kind. Offering candid descriptions and at-a-glance, unique ratings for everything from cleanliness to party potential, this comprehensive resource gives budget-minded travelers all they need to know. Paul Karr's opinionated, entertaining text gives the real-deal lowdown on hostel amenities, atmosphere, and overall "gestalt." Completely revised and updated, the guide includes the latest information on hostelling options throughout the United States--including Alaska and Hawaii--and parts of Canada including major destinations in British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076274779X
• ISBN13: 9780762747795
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Hostels USA

Excellant reviews of Hostels to stay at.Gives travellers good,unbiased opinions on places to stay.......George...

Not a better guide out there

Seven months ago I decided to hop in my car and take off across the country...All I had was a duffel bag in the back seat and this book...You can't find a better guide to North American hostels. Most of their recommendations were right on. I just hope they come out with a 2001 version soon...

Has helped with my travel plans.

I recently purchased the Hostel USA. Great guide for hostels. In particular, the party hat rating lets the reader know if the hostel atmosphere will be loud or more on the quiet side. Thank you so much for that.

Wittty, well-written guide to America's heartland

Bravo to Mr. Halper and Mr. Karr for tackling a subject long ignored by American travel writers: youth hostels. Their intelligent, provocative guide gives readers more than just basic information and a standardized rating - they share their exciting, sometimes zany misadventures in a unique and witty voice. I would recommend this book strongly to any travel reader, regardless of whether they would stay in a hostel or not, and I look forward to the next offering Mr. Halper and Mr. Karr create.

Great read!

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.