Looking for affordable alternatives to hotels and home rentals on Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard? This summer, you don’t have to break the bank to take a Cape vacation. Whether you’re traveling solo, with friends, or as a family, Hostelling International USA (HI USA) has cozy accommodations in prime locations to make your summer vacation easier and more affordable.
With fully equipped guest kitchens, comfy lounges, and free parking, HI USA’s three Cape and Island hostels have everything you need to feel at home for a weekend or longer. Solo travelers and small groups love our shared dormitory-style bunk rooms, and couples and families will find private rooms for a fraction of what they had cost at nearby hotels.
Whether you’re a seasoned hosteller or have never stayed in a hostel before, you’ll feel right at home in any of our three locations in Hyannis, Truro, or Martha’s Vineyard.
HI Hyannis Hostel
Sitting directly across the street from the harbor, a quick stroll from Main Street, and an easy walk from Kalmus Beach, HI Hyannis Hostel is the perfect home base for exploring the adorable village of Hyannis and its surrounding towns.
Hop on a ferry to Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket just outside your front door for an unforgettable day trip; meander through Hyannis’s quaint downtown filled with cafes, restaurants, and ice cream parlors; or just spend an afternoon soaking up the sun and barbecuing in the hostel’s private backyard. When you’re ready to explore further afield, you’re just a quick walk from the Hyannis Transportation Center, where buses and trains will take you to the rest of the Cape (or back to Boston) without a car!
HI Truro Hostel
You won’t find a prettier or more peaceful stretch of shoreline on Cape Cod than Ballston Beach, right below HI Truro Hostel in the Cape Cod National Seashore. Perched atop a low hill in the small Outer Cape town of Truro, about 20 minutes from Provincetown, HI Truro Hostel has beach cottage vibes and views to match.
Look out over the water through picture windows while you prepare your favorite meals in the guest kitchen, or relax with a book outside on the covered porch. When you’re ready to hit the beach, ask our friendly hostel staff to borrow beach towels and toys before walking just a few minutes down a secluded path to pristine and uncrowded Ballston Beach.
HI Martha’s Vineyard Hostel
Less than 10 miles from the harbor and gingerbread cottages of bustling Oak Bluffs, HI Martha’s Vineyard Hostel sits just on the edge of the Vineyard’s Manuel F. Correllus State Forest. Right outside the hostel door you’ll find bicycling paths, hiking trails, and a bus stop where you can grab local public transportation to other parts of the island.
Surrounded by private outdoor space and countless trees, HI Martha’s Vineyard Hostel is a haven of peace and quiet on an island already known for its laid-back lifestyle. With lawn games, covered bicycle storage, and quick access to farmstands and nature preserves, this hostel is an outdoor-lover’s dream. Located in the small town of West Tisbury, it’s just a bike ride or quick drive from charming Edgartown, with its historic houses and Joseph Sylvia State Beach.
Why Stay with HI USA?
Hostelling International USA is a nationwide, nonprofit network of affordable, accessible lodging in some of the most beautiful locations in the country. For over 90 years, we’ve been helping travelers of all ages experience the best of the U.S. on a budget. A member of Hostelling International, the largest hostelling organization in the world, HI USA is the largest and highest rated hostel provider in the country. Learn more at www.hiusa.org.
On the Cape and Martha’s Vineyard, guests return to our hostels summer after summer for relaxing getaways with all the comforts and conveniences of home. Come stay with us this summer and see how easy and affordable your next Cape Cod getaway can be!
