{"id":2458587,"date":"2015-06-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-06-11T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/uncategorized\/lay-over-these-upscale-hostels\/"},"modified":"2022-05-12T12:04:30","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T18:04:30","slug":"lay-over-these-upscale-hostels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/adventure-travel\/destinations\/lay-over-these-upscale-hostels\/","title":{"rendered":"Lay Over at These Upscale Hostels"},"content":{"rendered":"

Upscale hostels are popping up in big layover cities like Paris, New York, and Istanbul, giving you an easy excuse to turn a connecting flight into an overnight stay. They come with amenities similar to hotels,\u00a0are affordable and centrally located, and\u00a0give you easy access the local life.<\/p>\n

Paris, France\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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(debogroove\/Instagram<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Generator Paris
From Charles de Gaulle:<\/strong> 40-minute taxi (approximately\u00a0$45); 30-minute metro (approximately\u00a0$10.50)
Rates:<\/strong> Bed in shared room, $25; suite with two beds and balcony, $140<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no stopping in wannabe\u00a0biking\u00a0world\u00a0capital Paris<\/a>\u00a0without seeing it. In the\u00a0buzzy 10th arrondissement, head to Generator<\/a>, which has cushy beds and sleek\u00a0penthouse suites with terraces. Its common spaces have all the makings of the full Parisian experience:\u00a0sit-down restaurant serving local fare,\u00a0subterranean bar (glass of wine:\u00a0$6.50),\u00a0and rooftop terrace.
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Reykjav\u00edk, Iceland<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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(Courtesy of Kex Hostel)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kex Hostel
From Keflav\u00edk International:<\/strong> 45-minute taxi (approximately\u00a0$109); 75-minute bus (approximately\u00a0$3, exact fare required)
Rates:<\/strong> Bed in shared room, $35; single room with shower, $185<\/p>\n

Plenty of low-cost flights to London<\/a>\u00a0pass through Iceland\u2019s biggest city, which is\u00a0also a design mecca. At Kex<\/a>, the smart\u00a0vintage-meets-modern\u00a0aesthetic will immediately pop right out. You\u2019ll enjoy ocean or mountain views from the private rooms.\u00a0Chill out on\u00a0the heated outdoor patio, or rent\u00a0one of the hostel\u2019s bikes. They can also set you up with mountain biking tours that hit the trails\u00a0just outside the city center.\u00a0
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Brooklyn, New York<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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(nylofthostel\/Instagram<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

New York Loft Hostel<\/strong>
From JFK:<\/strong> 30-minute taxi ($52); 75-minute subway ($7.50)\u00a0
From LGA:<\/strong> 20-minute taxi (approximately\u00a0$30)
Rates:<\/strong> Bed in shared room, $50; twin private en suite, $140<\/p>\n

New York\u2019s size could intimidate you into never leaving the airport, but the NYLH<\/a>\u00a0in Bushwick, Brooklyn, makes things a lot easier. The hostel offers a sprawling lawn with sun beds, gym access, and edgy New York designs in each room. It\u2019s two blocks to\u00a0the\u00a0L train into Manhattan (famed for its incredible people watching). Also\u00a0an easy walk: the up-and-coming shops and restaurants on Grand Street\u00a0and the everyone\u2019s-invited kickball<\/a> scene in McCarren Park. It books up quickly, so plan accordingly.
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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(Courtesy of Cocomama)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cocomama
From Schiphol:<\/strong> 15-minute taxi (approximately $45); 30-minute tram ($8)
Rates:<\/strong> Bed in mixed six-bed dorm, $61; deluxe private room, $121<\/p>\n

Amsterdam Schiphol, a popular layover spot for flights to Africa and Asia, is renowned for its easy tram access to the city center. Head to\u00a0Cocomama<\/a>,\u00a0just steps from the hip, centrally located\u00a0Fredericksplein hood. It\u2019s a\u00a0former brothel\u00a0surprisingly drenched in sunlight. All the rooms have been designed with Dutch themes like \u201cRed Light District\u201d or \u201cKLM,\u201d\u00a0and even though you can put down\u00a0one-euro beers in the\u00a0garden bar, it still maintains a chill vibe.<\/p>\n

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Istanbul, Turkey<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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(Courtesy of #Bunk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

#Bunk Hostels
From Ataturk:<\/strong>\u00a040-to-90-minute\u00a0taxi (from $35); one-hour bus (Havatas) (approximately\u00a0$5.50)
From Sabhia Gokcen:<\/strong> One-hour taxi (approximately\u00a0$35), 90-minute bus (Havatas) (approximately\u00a0$5.50)
Rates:<\/strong> Bed in four-bed dorm, $18; private room with terrace, $83<\/p>\n

Istanbul is a common touchdown between Europe and Asia or Africa,\u00a0and, yes,\u00a0it is enormous, but\u00a0the better parts can be tackled in a few days. Base at the quiet,\u00a011-room #BunkBeyoglu<\/a>,\u00a0located\u00a0in the cafe-rich\u00a0Beyoglu neighborhood. If it\u2019s fully booked,\u00a0go for the livelier\u00a045-room #BunkTaksim<\/a>\u00a0in the\u00a0more bar-centric Taksim district. When you see both hostels\u2019 terraces, minimal but stylish rooms, and lounges that blend with the bohemian surroundings, you\u2019ll forgive the \u201c#\u201d in the name.\u00a0Both are about 25\u00a0minutes via tram\u00a0or a great 90-minute\u00a0wander to sightseeing in Istanbul\u2019s\u00a0Old City.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Upscale hostels are popping up in big layover cities like Paris, New York, and Istanbul, giving you an easy excuse to turn a connecting flight into an overnight stay. They come with amenities similar to hotels\u2014Plush bedding! Soap! Sit-down restaurants!\u2014are affordable and centrally located, and give you easy access to local culture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1916,"featured_media":1987931,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"uuid":"e40dad63502d4cf5b488292229051ecd","footnotes":""},"categories":[2569],"tags":[],"byline":[1375],"ad_cat":[],"legacy-category":[],"class_list":["post-2458587","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destinations","byline-jimmy-im"],"acf":[],"parsely":{"version":"1.1.0","meta":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Lay Over at These Upscale Hostels","url":"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/adventure-travel\/destinations\/lay-over-these-upscale-hostels\/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/adventure-travel\/destinations\/lay-over-these-upscale-hostels\/"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/04\/girl-stretching-in-bed-cocmama-amsterdam_h_1.jpg","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/04\/girl-stretching-in-bed-cocmama-amsterdam_h_1.jpg"},"articleSection":"Destinations","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"mpayant"}],"creator":["mpayant"],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Online","logo":"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/favicon-194x194-1.png"},"keywords":[],"dateCreated":"2015-06-11T00:00:00Z","datePublished":"2015-06-11T00:00:00Z","dateModified":"2022-05-12T18:04:30Z"},"rendered":"