When
you think of a hostel, upscale generally isn't the first word that comes to
mind. Hostels have been associated with low cost, low amenities, and being geared
towards college students and backpackers. However, new hostels are popping up
around the globe that are looking to change those generalizations. The hostels
of today are still budget priced, but offer much more in the way of amenities.
The Blue
Hostel, a recently renovated hostel in Rome, Italy is close to the Coliseum and
Termini Station. It is also located inside an 18 century building with parquet
floors and beautiful wood ceilings. It offers hotel level features such as Wi-Fi,
minibars, and flat screen TVs for only $59 a night. A bonus feature they
offer is maps of Rome, which have local dining suggestions.
Equity
Point Marrakech Hostel, in Marrakech Morocco is a gorgeously decorated riad (a
traditional Moroccan house characterized by an inner courtyard). They offer
dorm style rooms with 8 – 10 beds or double and single rooms. There is also internet
access and a bar and offer free traditional Moroccan breakfast all for only $13
a night.
The
Getaway Hostel, in the beautiful city of Chicago is a short walk from many of
Chicago’s beaches and offers both dorm style and individual rooms. It has a
large gourmet kitchen and an outdoor patio, and many of the rooms offer private
bathrooms. Continental breakfast is served daily and free Wi-Fi and computers,
as well as guitars are offered to guests. They also cater to guests who want to
see the city, with bar crawls, barbecues, and blues club tours.
The new
trend in hostels seems to be blending the amenities of a nice hotel with the
budget consciousness of a hostel. Only time will tell if it will be a smart
business strategy, but in the meantime it’s a great time to be a traveler!
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