Selina Cartagena in Colombia. Oh, hello gorgeous sunsets and stunning views. Think deck chairs perfect for those lazy days and panoramic views of some of the best skylines in the world. Just add pizza and beer for a winning getaway. Complete with a swimming pool, bar, plenty of deck chairs, oh and space for daily yoga! Can this even be real?! If you need to take it to a greater luxe level, Rodamon Riad Marrakech Hostel has it sorted with an ultra-chic rooftop bar and views for days. Are rooftop beach views your thing?
Need some more inspo? Check out more hostels with jaw-dropping rooftops. Spin Designer Hostel in the Philippines. Hostels are designed to be social hubs that enable you to have fun with other travellers. These are usually free and can be anything from surfing classes to rooftop yoga sessions, picnics on the beach to an evening of Russian dumpling making.
Brix hostel in Prague offers this backpacker favourite activity, which is a must do in a party city like Prague! Avenue Hostel in Budapest offers activities like sightseeing bus parties and nightly family dinners. While Onedez Hostel in Siem Reap has movie nights, sunset cycling tours, pool parties and food tours for their guests.
Hostels have spacious shared bathrooms to accommodate a lot of backpackers. Otherwise, why not upgrade to a private room with its own facilities? Hostels on the luxury side often offer freebies galore like toiletries, hairdryers, hair straighteners and full length mirrors for you to use during your stay.
Did we mention that hostel bathrooms can be seriously stylish? These are pretty much mandatory in tropical locations, and can range from regular chill out hammocks to XXL swinging hammocks with views of the Colombian jungle. At Casa Loma Minca you can literally book a hammock for the fraction of a price of a bunk bed, with the added bonus of falling asleep to jungle sounds! Why not combine two of our favourite things?
Hammocks and rooftops obviously. With a cocktail in hand, why should we ever get up? Most hostels will offer daily cleaning, laundry facilities and maybe even a few encouraging words. The laundry facilities will most likely charge you, so make sure to have some extra change of the local currency with you.
Freehand Miami in the USA. Many hostels have swimming pools which are the perfect place to relax and make friends. Some even host events such as mermaid pool parties. Yes, that is a thing! A killer swimming pool can turn a good trip into a great one…. Dreamer Palomino is what our dreams are made of. Two words: paradise goals. Overlook the curved pool from your deck chair under the tropical straw huts. Just add a Pina Colada. If you need any more encouragement to book that tropical trip, check out some more insane hostel pools!
The Five House in Portugal. Most hostels offer a free breakfast, which can be anything from toast, fruit and cereal to decadent fresh pancakes and waffles.
Many also offer free or cheap weekly events, such as pasta night, homemade cakes or cooking classes. Especially if you are in a bunk with seven other people sleeping in your room, the sheer numbers help prevent anything untoward from happening.
In hostels, you should expect to share bathrooms, especially if you're going to be staying in a dorm. Private rooms will occasionally come with an en-suite bathroom, but these are still relatively rare. Hostel bathrooms usually start the day clean, so if you're going to shower once a day, do so as soon as you wake up.
You're going to be sharing these bathrooms with dozens of travelers, and not all of them will be as clean and respectful as you are. By the end of the day, you can end up with all types of stains and clutter in the bathroom. Some important hostel bathroom tips include bringing flip-flops for the shower to ensure you don't get foot fungus, or so you do not end up standing in anything gross. Breakfast is often included in many hostels, but this often is not the bargain it sounds like.
Be prepared for a continental breakfast in most parts of the world like buttered toast, an overcooked fried egg, and some coffee.
It's rare to find a hostel breakfast that is well-prepared and fills you up. Read the reviews of the hostel before you book it if you're relying on provided food as a money-saver. If, however, you luck out and find yourself with a fantastic breakfast, fill up with as much food as possible, and consider grabbing a bread roll to go for lunch. You can save a ton of money on food if you can score your breakfast and lunch for free. If breakfast is not included, your hostel will likely have a large kitchen, food storage area, and dining room for you to prepare your own meals.
Bedbugs are far less common in hostels than you would think. You might find some sketchy places with insects scuttling in corners. But, bedbugs and hostels do not mix. You are more likely to encounter bedbugs in posh hotels and budget motels. Hostels work hard to keep the critters out; some won't allow sleeping bags or sleep sacks because they can harbor unwanted guests that stay behind.
All it takes is for one bad review of a place with the mention of bedbugs for a hostel to lose its reputation and future guests. Hostels take bedbugs very seriously. If a hostel is found to have bed bugs, they will likely have to replace all of their beds to fully get rid of the infestation.
You can be sure that the staff will be doing all they can to prevent bedbugs from impacting their income. Simply click the Hostelworld icon and we will redirect you right away. Read Why choose Hostelz. For further information about this. Also : When to Book Hostels?
Just for a bit of fun, here is a top 10 list of things that the hostel should include before confirming your booking. That is, to have the most fun, save the most money and meet the best people. Obviously we are in testing times and the status of hostels can be very confusing. To help you out, we want to include a link here to Sherpa, particularly their travel restrictions information.
This excellent resource is your answer to finding the latest travel and health restrictions for your trip. We suggest using their very handy and user-friendly interactive map to quickly figure out the travel status of your desired destination.
From here, you can then do some research on hostels in the area and find out if they are currently open and any restrictions they have put in place. Tip : Use Hostelz. In most cases during this pandemic, hostels are more clear and up to date with their status on their website. Just to make sure all bases are covered, let's look at more frequently asked questions about hostels. The main way hostels make money is through travellers booking their stay with them.
Hostels typically advertise room availability on their website, as well as on booking channels such as Booking. A youth hostel is typically designed for travellers aged years. Back in the day most hostels were known as youth hostels because only younger people stayed in them. These days things have changed and they have become popular with older travellers, families and couples. Have a read of our guide to why hostel life is better than real life for the best things about staying in a hostel.
Great question! Our site will take you directly to all of the hostels in your area so you can quickly find your favourite one. Having said all of that, hostels only work the way they are intended to when open-minded travellers choose to stay and bring their own energy to the place.
Remember; hostels are not hotels. They are specifically designed to be a social place that will make anyone quickly feel at home and part of the family. Or, if you want to meet loads of amazing new people, a hostel is a wonderful way to meet fellow travelers.
Here are a few more reasons to stay in a hostel:. If you love meeting new people, a hostel is right up your alley. Hostels are known for their social life, as the shared rooms naturally break down barriers. You can meet all kinds of interesting people, from backpackers to world travelers. People from all different countries stay in hostels — strike up a conversation and make new friends! Booking several hotel rooms for large groups can be pricey — but renting one large bunk room in a hostel can be much more convenient, affordable, and fun.
Some hostels are off the beaten path, but still close to major city centers. Others are in even more exotic locales. One hostel in Panama , for example, is located right on the ocean and even features a slide that spits you right out into the water! While you generally know what to expect with one chain hotel to the next, each hostel is unique. Some have cool rooftop hangout areas and others host exotic bars. While you can check your social networks and browse the web, you may have trouble streaming movies and TV shows.
Most hostels serve a complimentary breakfast, though it may be on the lighter side.
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