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Hostel of the Rockies
Denver, Colorado
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The hostel is centrally located to the many cultural attractions in the "Mile High City" |
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| 1717 Race Street | | Denver, Colorado | | 80206 | | | | Property type: Hostel | | 40 guest rooms/units | | Built in 1905, last renovated in 2007 |
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User Rating: 3.7 (5 reviews) |
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| Standard Rates: 21.28 - 35.00 (US Dollar) |  | Rate details: Rates will have lodging tax added upon arrival | | Deposit requested prior to arrival |
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| Overview | [ Top ] | [ Bottom ] |
 | 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!
With public transportation just steps away, hostellers have easy access to the Natural History Museum, US Mint, City Zoo, and historic Larimer Square. The festive LODO district, Denver Art Museum, state Capitol, the Denver Botanical Gardens, 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. | | Historic 101 year old building converted from apartments to hostel. Beautiful architectural wood and details; still in restoration process. | | Maximum stay is one week. Exceptions can be made for conferences, classes and other reasons, but must be cleared with owner. No local persons are allowed to stay. We prefer travelers, not residents. | | Children under 17 are not accepted. |
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| Location |
| We are on a mixed residential and business street, around corner from Coffe Shop, restuarants, etc. Local area is in "Capitol Hill" district, one of the oldest historic areas of Denver. | | Directions | Directions By Car: From the center of town (Broadway and Colfax, next to Colorado State Capitol Building) go east 19 blocks to Race St. and turn left. Go 2 and 1/3 blocks to hostel at 1717.
Directions By Bus: You may catch the # 20 RTD Bus (local), eastbound on 17th ave. Get off at Race Street, walk one 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.
Directions From Train: Catch the # 20 RTD Bus eastbound outside Union Station, exit at Race Street, hostel is 1/3 block north. | | Transportation | Amtrak, Greyhound, Airlines, car | | Airport | Denver International Airport - 25 miles | | |
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| Features and Amenities | [ Top ] | [ Bottom ] |
| We provide comfortable dorms, bathroom in each dorm, common room with TV, VCR, kitchen and lounging area, outside decks in front and barbeque area in back yard. | Amenities
 | Age restrictions | | BBQ area | | Children not allowed | | Children not permitted | | Elevator/lift not available | | Free local phonecalls | | Gameroom | | Linen rental | | No Smoking | | No curfew | | Open 24 Hours | | Parking (free) | | Pets not allowed | | Tour/sightseeing assistance | | Wireless internet | | UPCOMING SUMMER/FALL EVENTS IN DENVER:
Aug 23-29 Democratic National Convention
Sept 13-14 Monolith Music Festival @ Red Rocks
Devotchka | | Atmosphere | | Vampire Weekend | | The Fratellis & Mickey Avalon
Oct 9-11 The Great American Beer Festival
America's Answer to Oktoberfest |
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| Room Features |
| Bunk beds - 6 to 8 beds per dorm, bathroom in each dormitory, converted from apartments. Kitchen area with a sink and cabinets, no cooking facility or refrigerators in dorms, only in common kitchen, some closets and dressers. | | Private Queen and Private at located in the Guest Haus which is five blocks away from main hostel. These include linens, a shared bath, full kitchen access, wifi, TV room, internet access. |
| Room Types
 | Female Dorm | | Male Dorm | | Mixed Dorm | | Private King | | Queen | | Queen Suite |
| Amenities
| Balconies | | Coffee/tea maker | | Electronic key | | Ensuite | | Hairdryer | | Internet access | | Iron/ironing board | | Lockers | | Microwave | | Non-smoking rooms | | Refrigerator | | Shared bathroom | | Telephone | | Television (cable/satellite) | | VCR | | VCR/DVD | | VoIP phone | | WiFi | | internet access |
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| Restaurants |
| Nearby Restaurants
| St. Michael's Coffee Shop | Internet cafe - pastries, sandwiches - excellent coffees, local hangout | | Asian Bistro | Asian food - medium priced - excellent food | | Pete's Kitchen | Denver favorite - 24 hours - American and Greek Food | | Milagro Taco Bar | Mexican Food - good happy hour | | 45 Others | Within 1 mile |
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| Policies and Other Information |
| Credit cards accepted: | Visa MasterCard | | Taxes of 12.75% are added to the base room rate at the time of payment. | | Cancellation policy: | 48 hours - Confirmed reservation will require one night charge to credit card - cancellation will incur a $5.00 cancellation charge. We also need to know if guests will be arriving after 10PM. | | |
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