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Pocket-friendly Accommodation

Established in 1932 to co-ordinate Youth Hotel Associations across the globe, Hostelling International is one of the world's largest international membership organisations with millions of members worldwide. Members can make use of thousands of National Associations’ youth hostels when they travel across the globe, from Iceland to Colombia, Australia to the United States, from a boat in Budapest to a lighthouse in California – hostels can be found in some unusual locations. Not just for backpackers, hostels are open to everyone looking for affordable and safe accommodation. Choose from private rooms to a dorm bed with shared facilities. Whatever your preference, you can expect to meet new people and learn about new cultures when staying in a Hostelling International youth hostel.

Hostel Features and Room Amenities

Hostelling International hostels are great value for money, with high standards of cleanliness and safety. All hostels offer lockers for luggage and valuables, and you can expect excellent standards of hygiene, including the hire of freshly-laundered linen if it's not included in the price of your stay. Most hostels offer self-catering facilities to help reduce your eating-out costs. Guests can also take advantage of a free continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi in public areas and free self parking. Other amenities can include computer stations, a garden and a communal area with a television.

Stay in a Hostelling International Hostel in Monterey

Book a dorm bed or a private room in the city of Monterey for easy access to the area's top attractions, including the renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium, home to a whopping 35,000 creatures spread across nearly 200 exhibits. Spend a day gazing at this wealth of marine life, including everything from exotic sunfish to hammerhead sharks.

The aquarium is on Cannery Row, made famous by John Steinbeck's novel of the same name. The old cannery buildings now house restaurants, art galleries and boutiques, and Cannery Row is a great starting point for a walk or cycle along the Recreation Trail to Fisherman's Wharf, where you can book whale-watching trips. You can also spy sea otters, seals and pelicans relaxing on the waterfront of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.