What is an International Youth Hostel?

An International Youth Hostel is: A supervised place for young travelers.

An inn, a communal residence for students or others, simple temporary accommodation for hikers.

• What are Youth Hostels in Asheville like?

• Both Asheville Hostels have:

• Shared bathrooms
• Communal kitchen
• Free internet access & use of computer(s)
• Area to relax outside
• No indoor smoking

• Linens provided
• Length of stay restriction
• Pet regulation

Hostel/Youth Hostel:

Originally an inexpensive pension or dormitory for students. Normally not available for all travelers, though now there are also hostels for the elderly. Some hostels will open their doors to all comers at certain times of the year. There are many hostels in Europe. Accommodations are usually adequate and clean. Common toilets and bathing facilities are shared by all rooms on the floor.

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