I had to stay in the Notso Hostel because my dorm opens not till 20.08.2008. I stayed there from 29.07.2008 - now (19.08.2008). The Staff is very friendly and helpful. All are in their twentys. First i stayed in a room with 3 other persons (in the main house), than for a week in a room with 8 ppl (also... more

My boyfriend and I were looking for an inexpensive place to stay for our one night in Charleston. I read about the Notso in an article in The New York Times titled "Charleston on the Cheap" so despite mixed reviews I booked it, figuring roughing it for one night could not be so bad. My friends, do not stay here... more

We stayed at Notso for 3 nights (total cost around $200, for a private room with 2 single beds). It was definitely reasonably priced and generally worth it. The staff were really nice and helpful and recommended restaurants and areas to go. Our room was clean and comfortably air-conditioned. Kitchen was clean and well stocked with utensils, recycling containers and... more

An all-around great experience. Very eclectic, interesting, spacious, clean hostel with quite a few amenities for a very reasonable price. On-site parking, and it's quite easy to walk downtown, take a quick ride to the beach, or just hang out and relax on the many covered porches at the property. The yard area is a nicely developed gathering spot, as... more

I loved visiting this hostel. It's a great, friendly place, and very conveniently located near downtown Charleston. There was a large number of international travelers, something very rare in my North American travel experiences. The neighborhood is in transition, but it reminded me of South Beach (Miami) and Boston's South End before they were "discovered." The neighbors were very friendly... more

The Notso Hostel is convenient, clean, and friendly. Close to a wonderful restaurant, the Hominy Grill, and one block from a beautiful wooden Anglican church. These are next to the bus stop, which provides a choice of two busses, to the Visitors Center, and also to Broad Street, in the heart of old downtown. Or you can make it by... more

A group of us on a roadtrip stayed at this hostel for 3 nights in March during our spring break and it was a fantastic experience. Comfortable, clean, very nice people and decidedly cheap compared to other places to stay in Charleston. Relaxing by a bonfire in the back yard with many of the current residents was one of the... more

NotSo Hostel has a wonderful and friendly manager, well appointed rooms, wireless internet, friendly people, and is centrally located to downtown Charleston. It was populated with international and local travelers. The people I met were friendly, and although I haven't stayed at many hostels, I was told NotSo was one of the best they have seen, internationally. Highly recommend it,... more

I have been to Charleston about three times a year for the last twelve years. Being to this hostel truly made it a joy and an ease to mesh with the urban fabric that is Charleston. I brought a bike and was able to make it to the southern tip of downtown in under ten minutes, (much faster than in... more