The South Florida Traveler

 When I traveled in Europe, hostels were the place to go. I spent some time in Stockholm and I chose to stay in a hostel that was on a ship. It was a memorable experience as I traveled by myself, made dinner in the community kitchen and made friends along the way that I was able to explore the city with. It’s very different when you are in a foreign country, then when you are at home, but everyone just seemed extremely friendly. Jump forward 10 years, and as everyone is trying to save that extra dollar, staying at a hostel just seems to make sense. I’ve never been to one in the United States, but I know they are around and it just sounds good to only have pay $20 for a room for the night. Are you willing to risk it to bunk with random strangers or is an experience worth checking out?Here’s a guide to some hostels in South Florida:

•  The Tropics Hotel and Hostel, 1550 Collins Ave – located in the center of the Art Deco District, The Tropics is in the middle of the action and only 1 minute from the beach and right across the street from The Loews.  Beds start at $21.95, but you must have a passport to stay there. All rooms have AC and their own bathroom and telephone. 
• Miami Beach International Travelers Hostel is located at 236 9th Street in Miami Beach. 305-534-0268 Open for 13 years now, this hostel is only 1 block away from the beach. They offer a game room, a lounge room and an outdoor terrace. They also offer free breakfast daily, and free lunch and dinner twice a week. Free drinks during special happy hour, free wi-fi, you can’t go wrong. At Miami Beach International Travelers Hostel, beds start at only $12/night. 
• The Clay Hotel and Hostel is located at 1438 Washington Avenue in South Beach. 305-534-2988 Offering male dorms, female dorms, private single and double rooms, AC, refrigerator, a telephone, shared kitchen and satellite tv.  Beds start at $22.60.
• Backpackers Beach Hostel is located at 2115 N Ocean Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale(954) 567-9697 for those of you that don’t want to stay in Miami. Offering discount rooms or individual beds, this is an alternative that you may choose. They also offer guests free cable, free parking, free lockers, internet access and use of gas grill. Individual beds start at just $20/night. 

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