Stratton, Vermont Youth Hostels
- Stratton is a small town nestled in the Green Mountains of Vermont, in the southern part of the state. Close to excellent outdoor activities, including hiking, canoeing and fishing, Stratton is a common stop for travelers who are exploring the northeast. There are no youth hostels in Stratton, but young people looking for low-cost, dormitory lodging will find a few options in nearby towns.
- In nearby Bennington, Vermont, the Greenwood Lodge Hostel is a cute, well-kept hostel along Route 9, a major thoroughfare that connects New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts. The simple dormitory has several common rooms, including a kitchen and a games room. It also has a campground, and guests can use the hostel's canoes. Travel time between the Greenwood Lodge Hostel and Stratton is about an hour. The lodge is in the Green Mountain National Forest.
Greenwood Lodge Hostel & Campsites
311 Greenwood Drive
Bennington, VT 05201
802-442-2547 - Dancing Bear Guest House is located just south of the state line in Shelburn Falls, Massachuetts, about an hour from Stratton. If you're travels are taking you south to the Northampton, Amherst or Hoyoke, Dancing Bear is a convenient stop-over. In a charming 19th-century home, Dancing Bear is a unique option in a region with plenty of chain hotels and high-end bed and breakfasts. Sharing a room with a friend brings this already modestly priced guest house within a hosteler's budget. Extra roll-away beds are also available.
Dancing Bear Guest House
22 Mechanic Street
Shelburn Falls, MA 01370
413-625-9281
dancingbearguesthouse.com - The Trojan Horse Lodge, in nearby Ludlow, is an hour's drive from Stratton. It's close to several popular ski hills and an excellent option for young skiers traveling on a budget. The hostel's three large dormitory rooms have six bunks each. The common areas have a television, games and other amusements.
Trojan Horse Lodge
44 Andover Street
Ludlow, Vermont
802-228-5244
trojanhorselodge.com
