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Staying in a hostel is a proper backpackers experience, and it comes with a variety of positives and
challenges. Generally, you won’t have your own private space and you’ll be staying in a room with
strangers, but there are some simple tips that can make the experience for you and them as enjoyable
as possible. Here, we guide you through some of the biggest do’s and don’ts of hostelling.
DO’S
AND
DON’TS
OF
HOSTELLING
Do
read reviews online before picking your
hostel. Comments made by previous visitors
can tell you a lot about the hostel’s standards in
terms of cleanliness and safety.
Don’t
be a messy dormmate. Depending on your
room, you could be sharing with another five to
10 travellers, and it isn’t fair to impinge on their
personal space. Keep your belongings to yourself
and respect those that you’re living with for the
next few days.
Do
book a hostel that provides guests with their
own locker. Hopefully you will make friends, but
initially you will be rooming with strangers, so
ensure your belongings are protected whilst
you’re away. It may mean you need to take your
own padlock too.
Don’t
be closed-minded. It is likely you will be
staying in the same room as people from all walks
of life, including all kinds of nationalities, interests,
and ages. Have an open mind and be prepared to
converse with people who are different from your
friends at home.
DO BOOK A HOSTEL THAT
PROVIDES GUESTS WITH
THEIR OWN LOCKER.
10
Staying in a hostel is a proper backpackers experience, and it comes with a variety of positives and
challenges. Generally, you won’t have your own private space and you’ll be staying in a room with
strangers, but there are some simple tips that can make the experience for you and them as enjoyable
as possible. Here, we guide you through some of the biggest do’s and don’ts of hostelling.
DO’S
AND
DON’TS
OF
HOSTELLING
Do
read reviews online before picking your
hostel. Comments made by previous visitors
can tell you a lot about the hostel’s standards in
terms of cleanliness and safety.
Don’t
be a messy dormmate. Depending on your
room, you could be sharing with another five to
10 travellers, and it isn’t fair to impinge on their
personal space. Keep your belongings to yourself
and respect those that you’re living with for the
next few days.
Do
book a hostel that provides guests with their
own locker. Hopefully you will make friends, but
initially you will be rooming with strangers, so
ensure your belongings are protected whilst
you’re away. It may mean you need to take your
own padlock too.
Don’t
be closed-minded. It is likely you will be
staying in the same room as people from all walks
of life, including all kinds of nationalities, interests,
and ages. Have an open mind and be prepared to
converse with people who are different from your
friends at home.
DO BOOK A HOSTEL THAT
PROVIDES GUESTS WITH
THEIR OWN LOCKER.
