Historic Sacramento Hostel Now Offers Half-Price Winter Weekends

Housed in a Gold Rush-era mansion near the state Capitol, the Sacramento Hostel is offering shared-room accommodations for only $11.50 per person per night, for weekend stays December 5, 2008 - February 28, 2009.

Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) November 18, 1008 -- The historic Sacramento Hostel is offering Half-Price Winter Weekend rates -- stay Friday night and get Saturday night free -- for stays falling December 5, 2008 - February 28, 2009, in shared-room accommodations. With Winter Weekend rates, guests can enjoy a weekend in the state capital for only $11.50 (plus tax) per person per night ($5 per night for children 12 and under).

The Sacramento Hostel is housed in an elegant, Gold-Rush era mansion in downtown Sacramento, just a few blocks from the state Capitol, Old Sacramento, and other museums and attractions. Called "one of the finest hostels in the country" by Frommer's travel guides, the Sacramento Hostel features two antique parlors, a fully equipped guest kitchen and dining room, a TV/recreation room, a patio, verandas, and garden.

Half-Price Winter Weekend rates must be booked in advance by phone at (916) 443-1691. Please note that this offer is valid only for consecutive Friday-Saturday night stays. This offer is not valid for groups of 10 or more.

The Sacramento Hostel is operated by the Golden Gate Council of Hostelling International USA, a nonprofit organization founded in 1958, dedicated to promoting intercultural understanding, environmental stewardship, and world peace through travel.

Contact Information for Publication:

Sacramento Hostel

925 H Street

Sacramento, CA 95814

(916) 443-1691

sacramentohostel.org

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