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"I found the Freehand to feel like a ‘luxury’ hostel: you can choose private rooms so you don’t have to share a bunk, or much cheaper shared dorms if you don’t mind. The real draw is the strong sense of community among largely millennial guests rather than any in-room frills (there’s essentially no room service). For food and socializing, 27 Restaurant and the Broken Shaker bar stand out—the Broken Shaker in particular serves some of the best cocktails in the city." - Jessica Chapel