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Jeff Pan is the founder of the Brooklyn Loftstel, who went from a business student to backpacker relief. The name is a concept of a loft and hostel put together. The Loftstel has only been around for 2 years and today have been risen to a place, where international students stay while visiting the US.

Jeff is a really creative and faithful person. Jeff spent 2 years exploring the world with his own eyes, starting in Europe, and ending up in Thailand. He was one of thousands of foreigners who have come to Phuket Island to help communities rebuild from the Dec. 26 tsunami.

While traveling he came up with the idea of housing a hostel, which is the only affordable option for backpackers. What makes Loftstel stand above the hostel crowd is its unique vision to create a space for the longtime guest. Most of the residents are international students on internships or people looking to relocate to the states.  Typically people stay anywhere from 1-5 months.

You can found out the Loftstel to 4 different locations in the United States, (NYC, DC, PA & LA) and has the hopes of expanding to Europe in the near future.  Currently there are around 30 full time employees that maintain the business across the country.  A regular housekeeping system and respectful tenants keep each Loftstel very clean.

Guests at Loftstel are interested in having a different experience that goes beyond the surface layer.  As Jeff says, “people have a real chance to get to know the city, and even time to make up their own mind about George W. Bush.”

All of their room options include the following amenities: free wireless internet (if you have a laptop), free public computer to check your email, phone with free long-distance calls, HBO on demand & Wii on our flat-screen TV, detergent & dryer sheets with use of our washer/dryer, owels & linen are provided, kitchen access with cookware & dinnerware, personal locker & closet storage (bring your own lock), sleeping masks and ear plugs, funky design to make you feel right at home, a great place to meet other students from around the world.

Stayokay Maastricht is a hostel located in the centre of Maastricht (a city situated in the south-eastern part of the Netherlands between Belgium and Germany) on the western banks of the Maas. The hostel has 38 rooms.Three are multifunctional halls, a waterside terrace and mooring facilities for boats.

The waterside terrace and brasserie are accessible to everyone. Special is the red beech tree growing through the roof in the centre of the building.

The lobby includes a multicoloured mosaic floor, movable bulletin boards, wooden tables and poof chairs. Round light fittings with photographs provide an impression of the surrounding environment.

The bedrooms floors are covered in specially designed Marmoleum. The beds are made of brushed stainless steel. Because of the flexible structure, the double bunks can easily be dismantled and reassembled as single or double beds.

The designer of the hostel is Edward van Vliet, who also specially designed the light fittings.He has earned his spurs in the market for his contribution towards setting up the restaurant and cocktail bar of the Deluxe Hotel Derlon in Maastricht and the NL Hotel in Amsterdam

Rosslyn Hostel is located just in the middle of the old downtown and modern quarter of Budapest. The place offers easy access by car and excellent public transportation. The hostel was renovated from old stone structure to a very funky fresh place for spending the night if you are traveler:)

The beautiful rooms include TV, DVD player, hair dryer and wireless internet. The best thing is that travellers have easy access to the many cultural, culinary, shopping and nightlife highlights in the Hungarian capital.

Downstairs for the hungry guests are the Tapas bar and Coffe bar! They have really stylish and cosy atmosphere and offer a variety of food and drinks. Just have a drink and enjoy the day there, it’s wonderful and clean.

Artus is a cosy-mini hostel sitted just in the very heart of the oldest neighborhoods of Paris nearby to many art cafes and galleries.

The Artus Hostel has an unique modern character with artworks all over inside which catch the eye of the guests. The hostel has very spacious and luxurious rooms furnished by only natural materials such as stucco, marble and Murano glass. The amenities are Wifi, air-conditioning, minibar, private digital safe, flat-screen TV, satellite, telephone, concierge service, room-service, storage.

Fot the food lovers the Artus offers a generous buffet breakfast, which is served from 7:00 am to 11:00 am. At the bar visitors will find a large selection of waters, Bordeaux wines and Champagne. There is also fitness room with sauna, shower and sport machines.