We had to make a trip to Nantucket and this was one of the few places available in such short notice. I'm nearly sure there are private rooms available but only single sex dorms were free because we booked the night before. It is far from Nantucket town and you definitely need a bike if you are planning on staying... More

My friend and I rented bikes in Nantucket town and made the short ride down to the hostel. We were thoroughly impressed! The location is great, right across the street from the beach and the ocean and a short ride to many of the attractions in the area. The room was clean and well-cared for, and the staff were super... More

I was backpacking around the US and hadn't planned going to Nantucket, but went after a recommendation from someone in Boston. I was there a few days before the 'season' started and the bus to the hostel part of the island wasn't running. Luckily a local who I got talking to on the ferry offered me a ride up there.... More

I stayed here for the first weekend of the season, and it was fantastic! It was extremely quiet, and the staff were so warm and friendly. There is a beautiful beach across the street, and Nantucket Town can easily be reached by bicycle. The hostel has a huge communal kitchen, internet, comfortable beds and is in a perfect location. For... More

This hostel was a fantastic deal for being on Nantucket. Unfortunately, I was only able to go for one night. The hostel books up pretty quick for most of the summer. So I recommend making reservations early, especially if you have a large group. It is located about 3 mi from the ferry. It is a very easy bike ride... More

We stayed 4 days with my son and his girl friend. A great place. Good vibes in the building, Considerate guests in the kitchen. The staff was excellent. The star of the show is the beach across the road and down a long path. Good surf and sand. And fishing if you're into it. Bikes were fine for transportation. The... More

I recently stayed for 2 nights at the Star of the Sea Hostel. I was pleasantly surprised by the stay. The hostel is on a quiet street surrounded by a nice landscape, and is right across the street from beautiful and quiet Surfside Beach. It's about 3 miles from town, but if you don't have a bike you can take... More

I stayed 3 nights at this hostel, it is a converted historic lifesaving station 3.5 miles from downtown Nantucket at Surfside beach. We only used bikes for transportation, and getting there from the ferry on the bike path was not a problem. Our group of 16 cooked our own meals daily, but the hostel staff does provide a very basic... More

I have stayed at the hostel several times with the Girl Scouts and it is truly a hidden gem. There are 2 buildings: one larger main building with dorm style beds and another smaller one with fewer beds and also accomodation for a family. The main building has a large kitchen , large dining room/common area and smaller room for... More