Don’t Get Hostile from Staying in a Hostel
Staying at hostels are a great way to save some money while also receiving a unique traveling experience. It’s also the adventure of the unknown that can be quite exciting. Some hostels are so nice, some are in unique buildings, and some are a little scary. The people you will meet will be different then those you would run into at a hotel- and I would challenge you to interact and learn from those individuals.
There are plenty of websites out there that can help you locate a hostel to stay at- one including hostels.com which also helps you book online as well.
Here are some things to consider when determining whether or not staying at a hostel is right for you:
1) Are you ok without having a private bathroom and sharing with complete strangers?
2) Are you ok to live without luxury for a few days in sacrifice to visit somewhere amazing?
3) Do weird people creep you out?
Putting that aside my first stay at a hostel I was scared. I had no idea what to expect except for what I had seen on TV. But it was fun, clean and more importantly cheap. For more adventurous travelers I would definitely recommend it, however I do offer this advice:
Bring your own towel and in some cases you might have to provide your own bedding so find that out ahead of time
Don’t expect HBO in your bedroom (although I have stayed in hostels with cable tv before)
And finally just in case bring flip flops to wear in the shower- because you just never know!
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December 31st, 2008 at 10:49 pm
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July 13th, 2009 at 4:13 am
Hi!
It is always good to see people encouraging others to stay in hostels! From my point of view, it is the best way to meet other travellers while you are on a trip, a more informal way to get to know a city’s real life and, of course, a great way to save money and extend your holidays!
December 22nd, 2009 at 7:38 am
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