A single photo collage illustrates my experience at The Philadelphia Hostel.
This place has probably closed or shifted since my last visit.
Their common area and the dorms were best suitable to make friends and acquaintances from all over the world. I found that many spoke Spanish and French, yet no one had problems communicating.
This hostel had organized walking tours, pub crawls, and game nights, but I did not stay there for so long. I was there only for a day, so I joined only the walking tour the next day.
Cooking with other travelers was fun and budget-friendly. Most ended up sharing meals, but since I did not cook, I shared bread and milk purchased from the grocery.
Vibes - The hostel had a great collection of books to read for free, but on the night I stayed there, someone decided to play his guitar, so I joined them listening to the music
Staff - They were friendly and travelers themselves. So they were super helpful with local tips, all of which proved to be useful to me the next day.
In fact, the staff was working there so they could earn and spend on travel. So virtually everyone in the hostel was a traveler
Layout - The beds were comfortable and standard size, but the hostel premises were congested. It was not very inconvenient, though.
What is your experience with staying at a hostel like?
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How to Reach?
I took a mega bus from Washington to here.
Flights are available - I avoided them since taxis to and from airports are costly.
Where to NOT Eat?
Their bread and service were terrible PrimoHoagies.
Where to Stay?
I stayed in this hostel.
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