Alexander House Charlottesville

Charlottesville, Virginia Youth Hostels

Alexander House occupies a beautifully restored home in the charming Belmont neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA. It is clean and cozy - a very relaxed atmosphere, and is host to a wide range of people.

The University of Virginia, Monticello estate, and the pedestrian downtown mall are all within 2 miles. Single beds, private rooms, whole-house reservations and bicycle rentals are available. Bread and fruit, coffee and tea are complimentary; kitchen facilities are available. Our friendly hosts can provide you with all the information you need to make your visit a uniquely Charlottesville experience.

Kitchen facilities are available for storing and cooking food. Bread and fruit, tea and coffee are complimentary. Each building has one shared bathroom. Wifi is accessible throughout the property. Lockers are available for rent. Laundry facilities are not available for general use (there is a laundromat 1/2 mile away). Various games, reading materials, and information on local attractions (both in writing and from our hosts) are available. The work of local artists is featured throughout the buildings. Both buildings are smoke-free and pet-free.

The Inn features a full kitchen (minus the oven). The kitchen leads into a dining room with large windows that catch the sun most of the day. The living room boasts several comfortable couches and chairs. A public computer with internet is available for use.

The hostel has a compact mini-kitchen in the foyer of the bunk room. The bunk room is spacious with plenty of room for luggage and to hang out. People staying in the hostel are also welcome to use the facilities in the Inn (as long as there is not a whole-house reservation).

Atmosphere:

We have two beautifully restored and remodeled buildings in the charming Belmont neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA. It is clean, cozy, and relaxed. We host a wide range of people, everyone from elderly couples to bicycle tourists, concert goers to wedding participants, young backpackers to weekend tourists. We've also hosted guests from dozens of countries from every continent.

Local attractions:

Alexander House is a 5 minute walk from several restaurants and cafes, as well as a small grocery, laundromat and a doughnut shop. Another 5 to 10 minutes on foot gets you to C'ville's famous pedestrian downtown mall. From there the University of Virginia is a short, free trolley ride away (or a 5 minute drive from Alexander House.) The historic Monticello estate of Thomas Jefferson is a 5 minute drive.

While in Charlottesville, you may also want to visit Court Square, Live Arts Theater, Carter Mountain Orchard, Michie Tavern, Ash Lawn Highland, the Barboursville ruins, the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Museum, the University of Virginia Art Museum, and the City Market. Many of these attractions are within walking distance or easily reached by Charlottesville's free public trolley.


We are conveniently located between Charlottesville's famous pedestrian downtown mall, the University of Virginia, and the historic Monticello estate.

Only cash and checks are accepted upon arrival. Single beds, private rooms, and whole-house reservations are available, as well as airport, bus, and train station pick-ups, and rental cars and bicycles. Kitchen facilities are available. Bread and fruit, coffee and tea are complimentary, as is plenty of information from our friendly hosts to make your visit a uniquely Charlottesville experience.

**Please ensure that you contact us after your booking so we can cordinate your arrival**
Our check in time is 2-10pm

Directions

Bus lines 3 and 21: Carlton and Monticello Road. From the bus stop, make a Right on Monticello Road. Alexander House is the 3rd house on the Left.

Walking or driving from downtown: From Ridge-McIntire on the West side of the downtown mall, or 9th/Avon on the East, head South to Monticello Avenue. Go Left. After a curve to the Right, make a Left onto Carlton at the stoplight. Make the next Left onto Monticello Rd. Alexander House is the 3rd house on the Left.

Facilities

Breakfast Included, Internet Access, Bicycle Hire, Linen Included, Common Room, Bike Parking, Free Carpark, WiFi in lobby, WiFi in room, Air Conditioning, Breakfast

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Charlottesville, Virginia Youth Hostels

Charlottesville, Virginia Youth Hostels