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Home away from Home
Come, relax at the home away from home hostel. An oasis in the Downtown area of
Phoenix
Take a break from the road. We know you travel to find yourself but sometimes it's nice to stand still and
take stock. The Metcalf House is the place to do just that. You know this place is a little different as you approach. First
of all its not obvious! Hidden by trees in a residential neighborhood. As you walk up the path to the front door you can almost
sense the change in energy. The garden seems to bring an immediate sense of calm, of relaxation, you simply want to take off
your pack and sit under the trees, and watch the humming birds.
You realize that this feeling is genuine as you check
with the no frills staff, who are mines of information As you find your way around you soon realize that this is one of the
most easy going Hostels you've ever been to.
You enter the common room and are surrounded by original works of art. There is a piano, and other
musical instruments there for you enjoyment, and self expression. Or perhaps you want to create your own masterpiece
to add to the gallery that covers the walls and ceiling? In the relaxed atmosphere you feel at ease to start to show
that inner being. You can join in the philosophical conversation at the round table. Or perhaps create a gourmet meal in the
fully equipped kitchen. Of course you may want to simply sit in the corner , unwind, and just soak in the ambiance. This is
why travelers call it the Home away from Home Hostel. This place brings out the best in people.
This hostel truly
reflects the philosophy and vision of, it's long time manager, Susan, who believes that sharing experiences
and stories with each other is half the fun of hostelling!
How to contact us
By Mail
Phoenix Hostel
1026 nth 9th Street
Phoenix
AZ 85006
By Phone
602 254 9803
By
email
Check in times
8am -10 am & 5pm -10 pm DAILY
Bed rates and Reservations
Dorm beds -- $20 for HI members
$23 for non-member
Private Room -- $35-50
as available
To reserve a bed -- Send a money order or traveler check,
'no personal checks'
Include dates, number of beds,
and a stamped addressed envelope or email address for confirmation
How to find us
By Car
I10 to 7th Street exit turn right, south
A quarter of a mile to
Roosevelt Street (First light) Turn left
200 yards to 9th street turn left
4 houses down on the left
From the GreyHound and Airport --ByBus
Take the Red line bus, west, to the downtown bus station
Take
the #10 bus east to 9th street
Cross Roosevelt Street and walk north 4 houses on
the left hand side
From the Airport by car
Follow the signs to the I10 west
Once you leave the Airport complex
you will be heading north
After about half a mile you will make a long left bend onto I10
Take the 7th street exit and turn left
A quarter of a mile to Roosevelt Street (First
light) Turn left
200 yards to 9th street turn left
4 houses down on the left
From the Airport
by Taxi or Blue Super Shuttle
Main cross streets are 7th street and Roosevelt
Laundry
Dorm beds
Fully equiped kitchen
Private room as available
Piano and other musical instruments
Cable TV
To find out about other Hostels
Surrounding attractions
Special events for March
For Baseball fans we have SPRING TRAINING, all through the perfect
weather of March
For art lovers, the first weekend in March brings us the ArtLink, a 3 day extravaganza, including
the Totally Unrehearsed Circus!!!! This all happens a10 minute walk from the hostel in the Downtown area.
Artlinkphoenix.com
For further information try
Within walking distance
Major venues Downtown
Bank one Ball park
Home
of the Diamond backs
America West Arena
Suns basketball and special events
Civic Center Convention Center
Other
Venues
Willow House coffee Shop
Local
art galleries
First Friday
of each month open house
Public Library
Phoenix
Art Gallery
Heard Museum Native American Museum
One of the best Native American Museum
Further a field
Desert Botanical Gardens
A must for a vistor
to Phoenix,
Taliasin West
The Winter home of Frank Loyd right
A must for any body interested
in Architecture
SouthMountain Park
For those who want to visit the desert but
cannot get out of town, this is a great alternative. A 20 min. bus ride from the hostel,
a short walk and you can have a real desert experience, surrrounded by Saguros and native desert plants. You won't even believe
your are on the edge of a big city.
Out of town
Sedona
With it's red rocks, this
is one of the most beautiful places in Arizona and it's only 90 minutes away.
Flagstaff
Your gateway to the Grand
Canyon just a 2 hour drive away
Arconsanti
The Biosphere
Superstion Mountains
Some of the best
desert scenery in Arizona and it is less than a one hour drive away. You can enjoy breath taking views, great hikes or climbing.
Or you can rent a boat and find your own beach at the lakes.
Salt River
Great summer recreation spot with river
tubing and rafting under the hot sun
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