Youth Hostels

5 Helpful Tips about Staying in Hostels

1) Visit http://www.hostelworld.com/

-This website rates and describes hostels from every city and country all over the world. Simply enter where you are going, and you can search through all of the youth hostels near where you will be, and compare them and read feedback from other travellers about them.

2) Choose the Hostel Environment 

-Each hostel has a unique environment, ranging from quiet and quaint hostels to loud party hostels with bars and clubs inside. Think ahead before you choose your hostel about what type of trip you are on, how much sleep you want to get, and what type of environment you want in your hostel before you choose which one to stay in. 

3) Location

Location is imperative when it comes to youth hostels. A youth hostel may cost less, but if it is located very far outside of the city, then you may have to spend more money on transport getting into the city center. Having a hostel that is located in walking distance from the sites that you want to see can really improve your traveling experience. 

4) Cost

-Compare what you are getting for how much you are paying. Some hostels cost a bit more, but will include breakfast, linen, or free entertainment which make the higher cost worth it. Other hostels are very cheap, but still provide a comfortable nights sleep, and allow you to get your moneys worth that way. Before to check ahead of time what exactly you will be getting for your money, and decide how much you want to spend when comparing youth hostels.

5) Be Smart

-While most hostel stayer's are genuine and nice travellers, there are some bad hostels stayer's out there. That being said, be smart while staying at a youth hostels. Most hostels lockers for your use, either behind the check-in area or in your room, where you can lock up your most important valuables. If you are staying in a room with travellers you don't know, be sure to use these. Also, make sure to always lock up your room before you leave.