I stayed two nights last week at City Hostel, 8 Gower Street, in St. John's. Private room w/private bath, facing the back of the building and overlooking the neighbors' gardens, was $58 CAD and an excellent choice for my travel dollars. Free internet, free laundry facilities, common kitchen area, located on a quiet steet at the intersection of Gower and Military. A small grocery store is just a short walk, and I was also able to walk from the hostel's location to Water Street. FYI...The City Hostel's other location at 243 Duckworth Street is closed. Dave, the hostel keeper extraordinaire, was helpful in providing tips for sightseeing, ways to get around and other tourist type info. This was my first experience in a hostel and it was great - I am a 48 yr. old female and did not feel out of place with the other guests. I would definitely stay here again.
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