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Hostel of the Rockies

1717 Race St, Denver, CO 80206
Hostel of the Rockies
Real Traveler Rating: 3.2 out of 5 based on 53 reviews from 1 source
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 2.6 out of 5
Service: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
Location: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
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Based on 53 reviews
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  • Overall: Rating of 3.2 out of 5

    "Didn't actually spend much time at the hostel but my overall impression was good." source Hostelworld

    "There are no lockers so I would not recommend bringing anything valuable inside." source Hostelworld

    "Besides that, it was a great experience." source Hostelworld

    "I would not recommend walking at night." source Hostelworld

    "Overall a bit shabby and decrepit." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 2.6 out of 5

    "I loved the balcony and the environment but would in the future ask that it be cleaned by the previous tenant or the staff." source Hostelworld

    "no toilet paper no soap no clean room (full baskets, unclean floor) problem to find telefone to call for the supershuttle." source Hostelworld

    "It's clean though and I had a great time." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 3.7 out of 5

    "I would stay here again but be warned this is a house more than a hostel and there were a lot of 'permenant' residents but the staff were helpful and the location, although far from downtown, was safe and only 20 minute walk to the mall." source Hostelworld

    "It's a very long walk or short bus ride from downtown: 2 miles from the convention center. The neighborhood was pretty residential, but not a very long walk from bars, stores etc." source Hostelworld

    "but quite far from downtown (5min by bus." source Hostelworld

    "Old neighborhood lots of character." source Hostelworld

  • Room

    "Good: balcony out front, common room with internet and phone, tourist information bookshelf." source Hostelworld

    "Common room was pretty poor." source Hostelworld

More information on Hostel of the Rockies

Welcome to Denver and to Hostel of the Rockies! The hostel building is a 102 years old, elegant apartment building converted into a 50-bed hostel! We have brought in a new highly experienced management team in July, who has hostel management experience at many top hostels worldwide. We have completely re-done the yard and will be putting into effect many interior renovations in the next 8 weeks. Don't miss our guest BBQ on Saturday evenings in the back yard!The hostel has dorms with bunk beds, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 beds per dorm. The hostel is centrally located to the many cultural attractions in the 'Mile High City'. With public transportation just steps away, hostellers have easy access to the Museum of Nature and Science, City Zoo, Denver Botanic Gardens, City Park, Cheeseman Park, 16th Street Mall, Colorado History Museum, Fine Arts Museum, and the historic Larimer Square. The festive Lodo district, Colorado State Capitol, and the world's largest bookstore, the Tattered Cover, are also nearby. Denver has been designated 'Sport City USA' and is also a major gateway to mountain recreation. More than 52 restaurants lie within one mile of the hostel. We look forward to seeing you here!***Please note our CANCELLATION POLICY IS 48HRS.***UPCOMING SUMMER/FALL EVENTS IN DENVER: Aug 23-29 Democratic National Convention http://www.demconvention.com/A ton will be happening in the political and party sense.Kanye West, N.E.R.D., Ben Affleck, Bono,Scarlet Johansson, Forest Whitaker, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Ed Norton Jr. will all be in town performing/hosting parties to raise funds and awareness.http://blogs.westword.com/backbeat/2008/07/kanye_west_nerd_and_wyclef_jea.phpSept 13-14 Monolith Music Festival @ Red Rockswww.monolithfestival.comJustice, Devotchka, Atmosphere, VampireWeekend, The Fratellis & Mickey AvalonOct 9-11 The Great American Beer FestivalAmerica's Answer to Oktoberfest http://beertown.org/events/gabf/order.htmTax not included in the price

Total Rooms:

4

Price

$20 per person; $43 private double, Inexpensive

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DISC, MC, V

Directions

Directions by Car: From the center of town (Broadway and Colfax, next to Colorado State Capitol Building) go east on Colfax Avenue 19 blocks to Race St. and turn left. Go 2 and 1/3 blocks to hostel at 1717 Race.Directions by Bus: You may catch the # 15 RTD Bus (local) in the center of the city, eastbound on Colfax. Get off at Race Street, walk one 2 1/3 blocks north to hostel. You may also go to the corner of 17th and Lawrence in downtown, catch the # 20 RTD Bus (local) eastbound, get off at Race Street, walk north across the street to 1717.Directions from Airport: Denver Int'l Airport (DEN). Take AT (Skyride) RTD Bus to Colfax Avenue, transfer to # 15 RTD Bus and exit at Race, Hostel is 2 1/3 blocks north; or you may take the AF (Skyride) RTD Bus to 17th and Market, transfer to the # 20 RTD Bus eastbound, exit at Race Street, hostel is 1/3 block north. You may also take the Super Shuttle Denver from the airport to the hostel. We can book that for you if you need it. Just let us know with your reservation.Directions from Train: Catch the # 20 RTD Bus eastbound outside Union Station, exit at Race Street, hostel is 1/3 block north.

Parking

Free street parking

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