How do you survive in a hostel?

Hostel - a simplified, budget option of the hotel, where for modest money you can get a night in a common room or rent small rooms for one or two guests. This service is certainly attractive for its cheapness and is gaining popularity in recent years.

 

Indeed, living in a small but cozy hostel with a good reputation reduces costs many times and allows you to communicate and make friends with travelers from different countries. Hostels often accommodate young people who came from other countries for study or part-time work. But more and more people are also middle-aged. Most hostels are located in Europe, but they are in America and Russia. The natural course of time and great demand among middle-class consumers has spawned many varieties of hostels.

 

 

Usually, the hostel can be divided into several zones: reception, where you can ask for information and leave valuables in the storage compartment, living room (rest area) and kitchen area, which has everything you need for easy cooking (stove, microwave tea set, coffee machine, etc.) and a large table. All hostels have several shared bedrooms that are designed for four, six or eight guests.

 

Depending on the class, the hostel can provide different amenities: TV or home theater with a DVD collection, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi hotspot. However, regardless of the price of accommodation in the hostel, you will find a hot shower, a clean bed and company for communication. Hostel staff is usually fluent in English.

 

 

 

Inexpensive temporary accommodation: for example, in St. Petersburg, the night will cost you 300 rubles. (in the common room) - 1000 rubles. (in a separate room), when in classic hotels in St. Petersburg the price does not fall below 2000 rubles. per night.

Hostels are often cheaper than rented apartments if you need long-term accommodation.

This is a life in an unusual atmosphere, where new acquaintances, communication and unique life experiences await you.

A significant number of hostels are located in the central areas of the city, which is extremely convenient for tourists.

• Possible discounts on excursions, cafes, shopping. You can always turn to the reception, where you will be happy to tell you where you can spend time usefully.

Very often hostels provide free transfer to airports and train stations.

• All hostels have a free Wi-Fi point

• Most hostels include breakfast.

 

 

 

Accommodation is associated with many domestic inconveniences: other guests can disrupt your sleep with their snoring or rustling in their bag if they need something in the middle of the night.

Many hostels have certain rules, for example, the checking hour when it will close for the night, and you will have to strictly plan your time to avoid being left at closed doors.

• Using a shared kitchen, bathroom and bathroom can cause some inconvenience. It should also be borne in mind that slippers and towels are not included in the cost of living, and they will have to be carried with you.

Hostels are often home to foreigners, therefore, if you do not have knowledge of English at least at a basic level,

It is impossible to predict in advance what people you will have to live with, some may annoy you with conversations, others do not always comply with sanitary norms or have bad habits. In addition, if the hostel you choose does not provide a safe for storing valuables, then you have to fear for their safety.

 

It is necessary to approach the choice of hostel with all responsibility. It is better to exercise caution and caution than to get into an unpleasant situation. Here are some tips to help you avoid problems.

 

 

We strongly recommend that you search only through special online hostel booking sites. There you need to specify the country, city, time of residence. After that, you will be asked to consider many options. Online resources hostelbookers, hostels and hostelscrub will allow you to choose the best price-quality hostel in any corner of the world.

 

Before booking a hostel, do not be lazy to carefully read its description, which gives all the necessary information: is there a storage room for things, is breakfast included in the payment for accommodation, is the hostel closed for the night and much more.

 

It is also not superfluous to get acquainted with the reviews of previous guests and check with the map to make sure that the selected hostel is located near the main attractions of the city.

 

If you are traveling with a family or a large company, note that many hostels have the opportunity to book an entire room (apartment) instead of a single bed (dorm), which will save money and not experience inconvenience.

 

I wish you an easy road, a sea of unforgettable impressions and positive emotions in your travels!

 

Text by Denis Galkin

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