Originally Posted by
stevepusser
Here's hostels that are run by one organization---wow, they are in clusters only in certain areas, such as California and the Northeast. The South is pretty much out of luck.
http://www.hiusa.org/hostels/usa_hostels There may be private versions of the same type of place, too.
In North America, Hostelling International tends to put their hostels in touristy places. In other parts of the world, hostels are scattered everywhere.
Try searching "backpackers" too.