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    Charleston's NotSo Hostel

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    156 Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403-5220
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    Free Wifi
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    Breakfast included
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    Reviewed February 23, 2018
    Atypical to America Part II

    I really enjoyed my time at NotSo Hostel! The houses are beautiful upkept pre-war homes turned hostel, kitchens stocked with everything you need to cook, and a great social environment. The staff were helpful and made recommendations for what to do in the area. Overall...More

    Thank Hillary R
    Response from notsohostel, Manager at Charleston's NotSo HostelResponded March 6, 2018

    Thank you for your review, so happy to have hosted you and hope you'll come again soon!

    Reviewed January 22, 2018 via mobile
    Perfect hostel

    What I love about NotSo is how personal everything is. The people that work their aren't just colleagues, they're like a family and they know the town inside out and are always doing their best to make the experience as good as possible. Every time...More

    Thank CJ N
    Response from notsohostel, Manager at Charleston's NotSo HostelResponded February 5, 2018

    Thank you so much! We miss you!!! So glad you had a wonderful time during your stay and we so look forward to hosting you again soon :)

    Reviewed January 17, 2018
    Good value

    I recently treated myself to a Charleston getaway on my birthday for several days of shooting photos in and around the area. I decided to keep my costs down by staying at the NotSo Hostel and sharing a room with others. I enjoyed my stay...More

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    Response from notsohostel, Manager at Charleston's NotSo HostelResponded February 5, 2018

    Thank you so much for your review! We were happy to host you during your stay and appreciate your understanding while we were fixing some things up around the hostel. Looking forward to hosting you again soon, and maybe you can join us for the...More

    Reviewed December 29, 2017 via mobile
    Christmas cheer

    I stayed at notso over the christmas period while visiting Charleston. This hostel is great, good location walking distance into downtown. Its clean, comfortable with free tea/coffee/oatmeal and all amenities a hostel should have and staff are friendly and helpful. Christmas day was made perfect...More

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    Response from notsohostel, Manager at Charleston's NotSo HostelResponded February 5, 2018

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We love hosting guests over the holidays and making everyone feel right at home. So happy you found the hostel clean and comfortable and fully stocked with amenities and friendly staff. We appreciate your recommendation and look...More

    Reviewed December 25, 2017
    Low cost housing in high cost charleston

    I believe this is the only hostel in charleston proper. They have two units. One on the farther end with the dormitories and the other one closer to downtown proper with private rooms. I elected for the private room section since it was closer and...More

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    Response from notsohostel, Manager at Charleston's NotSo HostelResponded February 5, 2018

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! So glad you found the hostel clean and comfortable. I will make sure we always have a back up of coffee so our guests don't ever have to go without it in the future. We do have...More

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    April 20, 2018|
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    Response from bigwawao | Reviewed this property |
    No one here on TA can answer you. YOu have to call or email the hostel themselves.
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    Lisa H
    January 26, 2016|
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    Yes!
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    scoop12356
    September 28, 2015|
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    Response from notsohostel | Property representative |
    Hey There, We do have some private rooms at our main location on Spring Street, they all have shared bathrooms and kitchens. The other location is at Cannon St. and that one has only private rooms and one private room with... More
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    "Avoid ones sharing a wall with the second-floor porch."
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    "I personally loved the dorms in the back house, Cyprus in particular!"
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    "Don't take a room near the porch"
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    "Andrew Adams Dorm was close to kitchen and bathrooms and also saves dragging bags up stairs"
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