Hostel Accommodations
Open to
HI-USA members and the general public
Separate dormitory rooms for men and women
Limited family rooms and private rooms available
Complete modern kitchen and dining area -- ideal for groups
Group accommodations (30 bed capacity)
Linen and towel rental available
Indoor bicycle/motorcycle storage
Bicycles available for guest use
Picnic area
Hostel Rules
Hostel is closed during the day except by special arrangement for groups
Guests help with minor cleanup chores
Guests provide their own linens and towel, or rent them from us
Sleeping bags are not allowed
Stays are limited to 7 consecutive nights, and a total of 14 per year
Smoking is not permitted in the Hostel
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the property
Office & Hostel
Hours
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Eastern Time
Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays in January, February, and March
Messages may be left at any time on
We'll try to acknowledge your message within 48 hours
HI-USA memberships for all ages
may be purchased at the Hostel
Recreation
Cycling and hiking trails through forests and fields to waterfalls and historic sites
Abundant wildlife viewing opportunities
The 30+ mile
Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail and other trails in
Cuyahoga Valley National Park and in the surrounding
Cleveland Metroparks and
Metroparks Serving Summit County. The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail
is 1/4 mile from the Hostel door
Cross country skiing
Current Peninsula, Ohio ski conditions from The Weather Channel
Downhill skiing
Boston Mills & Brandywine Resorts
One mile to Boston Mills, three miles to Brandywine
Current Boston Mills & Brandywine ski conditions from The Weather Channel
Summer water fun -- three miles to
Dover Lake Waterpark -- swimming and water slides
Easy drive to Lake Erie beaches
Attractions
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Blossom Music Center, summer home of the
Cleveland Orchestra,
and venue for a host of top musical performers for all tastes
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, rail journeys through the Park,
ride & bike
trips available
Hale Farm and Village, pioneer homestead with folk life demonstrations,
operated by
The
Western Reserve Historical Society
National Park Service programs throughout the year
National Park Service visitor centers
Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University's professional summer theatre
Greater Cleveland area (22 miles from
Stanford Hostel)
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and RainForest
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Cleveland Orchestra
Cleveland Playhouse
Cleveland Playhouse Square Center
Great Lakes Science Center
Professional sports
Cleveland Barons hockey
Cleveland Browns football
Cleveland Cavaliers basketball
Cleveland Force indoor soccer
Cleveland Indians baseball
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Western Reserve Historical Society
Greater Akron area (15 miles from
Stanford Hostel)
Akron Aeros baseball
Akron Civic Theatre
Inventure Place National Inventors Hall of Fame
Pro Football Hall of Fame (Canton, 39 miles from Stanford
Hostel)
E.J. Thomas Hall
Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens