We are happy to receive your packages sent to the hostel, however please be aware that we do not accept packages unless the guest is checked in.

We do not accept any personal letters. Exceptions are sometimes made when guests notify us ahead of time they are expecting important items such as a passport, a driver’s license, or a credit card. If you are expecting this type of personal letter, please let us know at the front desk or by emailing us at [email protected].

Please remember, we are a seasonal hostel and can only accept mail during the period each year when we are open.

Bunk beds are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact us in advance by emailing [email protected] if you have a strong preference for a top/lower bunk and we will do our best to accommodate you; however, please note that requests cannot be guaranteed.

Learn more about HI USA’s cancellation policy here.

From Boston Logan Airport, take the Peter Pan Bus to Woods Hole (Steamship Authority). Take the ferry from Woods Hole to Vineyard Haven, Martha’s Vineyard. From there, you can Uber, taxi, or take the number 3 bus directly to our hostel (MV Youth Hostel stop).

Pets are not permitted at any HI USA hostels. We do permit service animals as identified by ADA guidelines. At all times, service animals must be under the owner’s control and never left alone.

Free guest parking is available onsite on a first-come, first-served basis.

Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.

No, however, only registered guests who have already checked in will have access to the building after 10 p.m.

Unfortunately, we do not currently have guest laundry facilities available at the hostel.

Please speak to someone at the Front Desk in person. We are pleased to match any publicly advertised online rate* for additional nights booked directly through us. While we strive to keep you in the same room/bed, this is based on availability at the time of your request. The sooner you can let us know you’d like to extend, the better. Please let us know no later than check-out time (in most cases, 11 a.m.) on the day of your scheduled check out.

*Offer applies only to newly added room nights and cannot be applied to existing reservations.

We do not currently have lockers available in guest rooms. However, there are small lockers big enough for a purse or handbag near our front desk.

We encourage you to bring your own lock. If you don’t have a lock, you may purchase one at the front desk.

No, however, much of the hostel, including the guest kitchen and lounge, are located on the ground floor. Wheelchair users, please reach out to the hostel in advance to discuss how we can best accommodate you.

Yes, just ask at the front desk and we would be happy to lend you a hair dryer.

All towels and linens are included in the cost of your stay.

All private and dorm rooms at the hostel utilize shared multi-use bathrooms with individual toilet and shower stalls. Our “Private + 1/2 Bath” room, which sleeps up to four (4) people, has an ensuite toilet and sink but no shower.

Yes, we have covered outdoor bike racks available. Please bring your own lock.

The maximum length of stay at HI Martha’s Vineyard is 14 nights per season.

While we do not offer hostel-led tours or activities at this time, we encourage you to check out our local tour partners to make the most of your visit to the area.

Yes! HI Martha’s Vineyard Hostel is an escape from the hustle and bustle. There are plenty of common areas to kick back and get work done. While we don’t have traditional desks, there is plenty of seating. We have free, reliable WiFi throughout the property.

Learn more about HI USA for digital nomads here. 

Minors traveling with a parent or legal guardian are welcome at all HI USA hostels. While we encourage guardians traveling with children to book private rooms for their comfort, we do allow minors in dorm rooms.

For safety reasons, children over 2 years old must have their own bunk bed in dorm rooms, and children under 7 may not sleep in top bunks. Emancipated minors traveling on their own, or other minors traveling alone with parental or guardian consent, should contact the hostel directly for more information on policies and booking instructions.

HI Martha’s Vineyard is a secluded retreat surrounded by forest. From the ferry drop-off points in Oak Bluffs or Vineyard Haven, you’ll need to access the hostel by car, bicycle, taxi, or public bus (there is a bus stop directly outside our door for easy public transit access, and a bike path that runs directly behind the hostel). Because of the hostel’s more secluded location, keep in mind that you’ll also need transportation of some kind to get to grocery stores, restaurants, and beaches.

Check in is available from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., when our front desk closes for the evening. If you expect to arrive after 10 p.m., you must notify us in advance. If we do not hear from you and we are unable to contact you, we cannot guarantee that a staff member will be available to assist you or complete your check in after hours. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Early check in and late check out are both available for purchase. Please see the front desk for availability and pricing.

Limited luggage storage is available for free on a first-come, first-served basis. Just ask at the front desk.

We accept all forms of debit and credit cards including Apple Pay/Google Pay/tap to pay. We also accept cash (with an additional deposit). We capture payment in full at check-in (or prior to, in cases of non-refundable rates).

All guests must present a valid (non-expired) government-issued photo ID (physical originals only; we cannot accept digital versions or photocopies) upon check in.

Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Yes.

Yes, but please have them check in with staff upon arrival. They will only be allowed in the common areas and will be asked to leave by 8 p.m.

Call us at +1 (508) 693-2665 or send us an email at [email protected].