Charleston's Not So Hostel
| Dorm Bed | $23.00 |
$23.00
156 Spring St. ,
Charleston,
USA,
29403
Check-in is from 17:00 p.m. – 22:00 p.m. only! Check-out is at 10:00 a.m.
The ‘Not So Hostel’ consists of an enclave of three classic Charleston houses built in the 1840s - all with inviting double porches oriented to catch the sea breeze.
The hostel is fully air-conditioned with dorm and private rooms. Bathrooms and kitchen are shared. The taxes are not included in the prices listed on this site.
There are spacious common areas: a lounge with high speed internet access, couches, games, books, a modern stereo and TV, porches with hammocks and flowers, a fully-stocked kitchen with basic cooking needs (sugar, flour, oil etc) and ever-changing free food, a coin operated laundry facility; and a large back yard complete with palmetto trees, cats, and a vegetable garden.
‘Not So Hostel’ is within walking distance of downtown attractions, easily accessible from the highways and interstate that cross this area, and has bus lines running in all four cardinal directions within a block of the front-door.
In a sweet Southern drawl and in many other American dialects, the words 'hostile' and 'hostel' are homonyms; that is, they're said the exact same way. A ‘Not So Hostel’ is not so hostile as your regular ol' hostel, see? Our motto at the ‘Not So’ might be just so long as you're comfortable.'
So kick back on a hammock and think about summertime.
Visit notsohostel.com for more information.
From i-26, take King Street exit (be in the right-hand lane when the interstate ends) turn right on King St. 4 blocks down take a right onto Spring St... Hostels at 156 Spring St, parking in rear.
From 17 South, after crossing over huge old bridge into Charleston, take king street (downtown) exit. Turn right onto King St. two lights down, go right onto spring. We're five blocks up spring, on the right, large white house with red tin roof.
From 17 North, after crossing the bridge onto the peninsula, take Cannon St exit. Take a left at the second light, onto Ashley Ave, and the first left onto Spring St. We're a block up, on the right, 156 Spring.
If you're arriving by bus or train, take a cab, or take the local bus to the stop at the corner of Cannon and President.
Negatives: Paying $60 for a room should have included a towel (not $1 extra). Staff seemed…
Negatives: There are no full-time staff, although for checking in they supply the code for the…
Negatives: kind of a far walk from the sites
Negatives: There was a minor mosquito issue, but that's not really down to the hostel. And…
Negatives: Only two bathrooms in the main area which meant there was often a bit of…
Negatives: Everything was good.
Negatives: 1. All the entrances and leaving are done from the back door. If you come…
Negatives: Could have sheets that fit the bed better on the matresses on the bunk beds.
The ‘Not So Hostel’ consists of an enclave of three classic Charleston houses built in the 1840s - all with inviting double porches oriented to catch the sea breeze.
The hostel is fully air-conditioned with dorm and private rooms. Bathrooms and kitchen are shared. The taxes are not included in the prices listed on this site.
There are spacious common areas: a lounge with high speed internet access, couches, games, books, a modern stereo and TV, porches with hammocks and flowers, a fully-stocked kitchen with basic cooking needs (sugar, flour, oil etc) and ever-changing free food, a coin operated laundry facility; and a large back yard complete with palmetto trees, cats, and a vegetable garden.
‘Not So Hostel’ is within walking distance of downtown attractions, easily accessible from the highways and interstate that cross this area, and has bus lines running in all four cardinal directions within a block of the front-door.
In a sweet Southern drawl and in many other American dialects, the words 'hostile' and 'hostel' are homonyms; that is, they're said the exact same way. A ‘Not So Hostel’ is not so hostile as your regular ol' hostel, see? Our motto at the ‘Not So’ might be just so long as you're comfortable.'
So kick back on a hammock and think about summertime.
Visit notsohostel.com for more information.
From i-26, take King Street exit (be in the right-hand lane when the interstate ends) turn right on King St. 4 blocks down take a right onto Spring St... Hostels at 156 Spring St, parking in rear.
From 17 South, after crossing over huge old bridge into Charleston, take king street (downtown) exit. Turn right onto King St. two lights down, go right onto spring. We're five blocks up spring, on the right, large white house with red tin roof.
From 17 North, after crossing the bridge onto the peninsula, take Cannon St exit. Take a left at the second light, onto Ashley Ave, and the first left onto Spring St. We're a block up, on the right, 156 Spring.
If you're arriving by bus or train, take a cab, or take the local bus to the stop at the corner of Cannon and President.
Reviews
Anonymous
Positives:
Decent location in a city with few alternatives in the price range. Parking good, with…Negatives: Paying $60 for a room should have included a towel (not $1 extra). Staff seemed…
Richard Beck
Positives:
In a country where hosteling is still not fully developed Not So makes a good…Negatives: There are no full-time staff, although for checking in they supply the code for the…
Anonymous
Positives:
great atmosphere, friendly people, good accommodations and great porch :)Negatives: kind of a far walk from the sites
Anonymous
Positives:
It's one of the few hostels that I've visited when I've been able to have…Negatives: There was a minor mosquito issue, but that's not really down to the hostel. And…
Anonymous
Positives:
Very friendly staff (and dog occasionally!), short walk downtown, value for money, decor, free breakfast…Negatives: Only two bathrooms in the main area which meant there was often a bit of…
Anonymous
Positives:
I really liked this hostel, especially the bagel-braekfast was great!
In this hostel you can…Negatives: Everything was good.
Anonymous
Positives:
Friendly staff.Negatives: 1. All the entrances and leaving are done from the back door. If you come…
Katherine Evans
Positives:
It felt like you were living in a house not a hostel. Iv been in…Negatives: Could have sheets that fit the bed better on the matresses on the bunk beds.
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