Hostel Detroit in Detroit came to the rescue as Google Maps was all cluttered with exorbitantly priced hotels in downtown.
It is a vividly colored building tucked away in a lush, green, and silent neighborhood of Corktown.
The hostel is within walking distance of the city center, also called downtown in the US. I usually took the city bus, which cost me 50 cents one way.
There were quirky semi-private and private rooms, as well as homey mixed dorms, all of which share separate gender-specific bathrooms.
Bedding and towels are provided.
Freebies included a guest-use washer-dryer, parking, and lockers.
Parking was available inside the gated hostel lot for a fee.
The street-side parking was probably free.
There were 3 guest kitchens, a lending library, and an entertainment lounge.
Bike rentals were offered on-site for $20 a day, though I did not avail of them.
Hostel Detroit was a comfortable, calm, meet-up spot in which I could make friends, prepare my meals, share new recipes, and also had a toast with fellow travelers.
Whereas most hotels in Detroit were expensive, this hostel was cheap.
As a backpacker, I was a natural guest of a hostel.
My experience at Hostel Detroit was fascinating.
The premises were super clean, and the vibe was welcoming
The great staff, and a comfortable bed by a hostel standard was the icing on the cake.
Communication with the hosts was very quick and convenient.
I had some last-minute changes in my travel plans, and they were super accommodating to meet my needs.
The check-in time was 3 pm, and checkout was 11 am
Hostel Detroit is also LGBTQ+ friendly.
It was so peaceful at the hostel, I miss it a lot now.
I also noticed a difference of about 10 degrees between the heat of the city and the cool of the neighbourhood when I returned to the hostel.
I had stayed at several hostels in the US and in India before, and imagined the worst, but this hostel turned out to be cute, community-centered, and artistic.
Every room had a beautiful design and thought put into it.
Hostel Detroit forever…!! 
This post is in response to the challenge by @Rahul001 about LGBT+ Friendly Businesses.
How to Reach
Read how to reach downtown Detroit from the airport.
Where to Eat
Try the coney hot dog at the American Coney Island.
Detroit Attractions and Things to Do
to feature the hotel 
I will explore these the next time.
