Hostels are popular in Europe, but they haven't yet caught on in America. I booked a stay at a hostel in New York City to see how it stacked up. ... An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt.

Hostel since 1947: Once upon a time, the af Chapman voyaged the Atlantic -- later, she trained legions of Swedish naval officers. The boat became a hostel in 1947, managed by the Swedish Tourist ...

In 2014, Kimberly’s parents, who run an AT hiker hostel in Millinocket, Maine, told her that Shaw’s Hiker Hostel was up for sale. Hippie Chick and Poet took the plunge.

Beyond snowboarding, the hostel hosts group bike rides, group hikes, poker nights and even yoga sessions (pay by donation). 1035 Legacy Way, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. From about $30.