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1. • CommentAuthordrunkonmusic111
   • CommentTimeMar 24th 2008

    
   can you stay in a hostel for like 5 months at a time? if so...does anybody know of a good one in london?
2. • CommentAuthormissy
   • CommentTimeMar 25th 2008

    
   Good question - I wonder that as well. There also used to be the best hostel in London, but I hear it closed down. It was called Wake-Up London. xxx idea if they plan to reopen elsewhere in London, but what an awesome joint. Wish they were still there.
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     CommentAuthorgabevictor
   • CommentTimeMar 27th 2008

    
   If you're looking for a long term place to stay, I'd recommend looking for some sort of sublet rather than a hostel. You could also consider doing some sort of apartment exchange through Craigslist, I heard it works as well.
4. • CommentAuthordesmond
   • CommentTimeApr 2nd 2008

    
   Yes, I think apart-hotels are the best way to go. Depending on the city, I could recommend a few good ones. And, you can always check craigslist for sublets or apartment swaps.
5. • CommentAuthorTatiana
   • CommentTimeMay 2nd 2008

    
   I don't agree. I think you should find the hostel you want to stay in and write or call them and ask them if you can work for them. Some of my friends have worked at hostels in England and Ireland and they just worked at the front desk and cleaned the rooms. Just contact the hostel directly and ask! You might stay for free,
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     CommentAuthorkeithmo
   • CommentTimeMay 9th 2008

    
   Nice call Tatiana! I have a friend who did the same thing and had a great experience for 4 weeks at a London hostel and even got to co-host their trivia night.
7. • CommentAuthorjillabraham
   • CommentTimeJun 3rd 2008

    
   That's a waste of money, sweetie. If you're staying for five months it would be cheaper to rent.
8. • CommentAuthorKiley Munsey
   • CommentTimeAug 21st 2009

    
   Tatiana would you happen to know what the names of the hostels were??
9. • CommentAuthorGoForIt
   • CommentTimeNov 13th 2009

    
   jillabraham- you're right. If you are planning to stay about 5 months you can rent really nice apartment of the same price as staying in hotel or cheaper. It doesn't make any sense for me to stay in a hotel for such a long time...but if you live far away and have no one to help you with looking for a flat then I do understand your choice - sometimes it's better to pay more and just enjoy your visit, then get nervous about searching for some nice flat:)