HI - Syracuse - Downing International Hostel in Syracuse, NYPrint
HI-Downing is a great base from which to explore central New York State. Built in 1895, it features stained-glass windows and an ornate staircase. The hostel is centrally located to the Finger Lakes, Lake Ontario, and the New ork State Fair. Explore Syracuse's history at the Onondaga Historical Association, Erie Canal and Salt Museums, or St. Marie Among the Iroquois. Visit our zoo, see a baseball game or the gorgoeus Fall foliage. Downhill, cross-country skiing and skating are availale nearby in the winter.
This is a great base to explore upstate New York!
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Attractions
- Main attractions nearby
- Mountains nearby
- Museums/art galleries nearby
- Restaurants nearby
- Sports centre nearby
Facilities
- Breakfast at or near the hostel
- Common room(s)
- Family rooms available
- Individual traveller welcome
- Internet access
- Laundry facilities
- Lockers available
- Self-catering kitchen
- Sheets in price
- Smoking room/area
Train
Same as bus
Parking
At or near hostel; free on street parking
Location
1-1/2 miles northeast of downtown. From Clinton Square (Salina Street and Erie Boulevard) take James Street (New York Rt. 290) 10 blocks to Oak Street, left on Oak 1 block to Highland Avenue, hostel is on left at corner. From I-690 take exit #14 (Teall Avenue), go north 3/4 mile to James Street (New York Rt. 290), turn left and go 1 mile to Oak, turn right and go 1 block to hostel.
Bus
Regional Transportation Center, 2 miles. Turn right on P&C Pkwy, I block turn right on Pork St. 2 Miles to Oak St., turn right, 3 blocks to hostel.
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