Fort Worth Hostels? Run to the Neighbors

According to Hosteling International-USA, there are only 10,000 hostels in the world. Of that relatively small number, only 350 is in the United States. These hostels are widely scattered throughout the country. So no matter where you are in America, finding a hostel is very, very difficult. And finding a good hostel might be one of the most difficult tasks you will ever do in your life.

Some American cities do not have a single hostel, or at least a known hostel. Fort Worth is one of those cities. You can go circling all the districts of city one by one, and you'll end up wasting your time. All you are going to find are hotels, motels and bread and breakfast accommodations. So if you are planning on a trip to Fort Worth, you can give up your “hostel dreams” right now. It is wise to just check in at a hotel or motel so you can spend your time enjoying the city and not on finding an elusive place to stay.

However, if you're really after the hostel experience, you can still find a few hostels. No, not in Fort Worth but in its neighboring cities. Here are two of them.

Located on West 6th Street in Dallas, 25 minutes away from downtown Fort Worth and 10 minutes from downtown Dallas, this hostel sits very close to the Dallas Forth Worth International Airport. Its amenities include a tidy kitchen, lockers, air conditioning system, free hot showers, a washing machine, phones, and a swimming pool. It is known for the homey, comfortable atmosphere that it provides to its occupants. The average price per person is $20.95.

Located along Bachman Drive on the shore of Bachman Lake, 20 minutes away from downtown Dallas, this hostel offers free car parking, kitchen, air conditioning and a swimming pool. This is popular to most backpacking travelers because it is very near the Bachman Park where they can hike and bike trail. The average price per person is $20.

Although these hostels are not in Fort Worth, they will still allow you to enjoy the city because it's only a few minutes away. You can have the convenience of hostel accommodation and the excitement of Fort Worth. If you choose to stay in either hostel, you might also want to consider Dallas and the other cities close to Fort Worth.