Can you sleep well in hostels?

Hostels can be hard to sleep in, but that's not always the case. The best thing you can do is set yourself up for success by incorporating practices to help you sleep better, such as good sleep hygiene and wearing products like ear plugs, eye masks, and breathable pajamas.



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How to Sleep in a Hostel: 12 Tips for Sleeping in Hostels
  1. Avoid Party Hostels. ...
  2. Stay in Hostels With Privacy Curtains. ...
  3. Book a Smaller Room. ...
  4. Bring Earplugs. ...
  5. Wear an Eye Mask. ...
  6. Ask for the Right Bed. ...
  7. Keep a Set Sleep Schedule. ...
  8. Don't Look at Your Phone Before Bed.


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Quite a lot of hostels have single-sex dorms for those of you who do not want to share a dorm room with the opposite sex. So if that's a priority for you, you should not have a problem finding a place to stay. It is worth mentioning that mixed dorms are more common, though.

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How Much Money Does It Cost To Stay In A Hostel? While prices can vary widely, you can generally expect for hostels to cost between $10 to $40 per night. Hostels can vary in the number of amenities, perks, comfort levels, and location, so be sure to take this into consideration when choosing your housing.

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Some hostels offer “long-term” room options if this is of interest to you. These long-term options are usually tucked out of the way and have multiple long-term guests in them, so you'll get to know your roommates better. On the other hand, other hostels have a max stay time of a couple weeks or 30 days.

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14 easy rules for hostel living:
  • Respect sleeping hours. ...
  • Keep your things to yourself. ...
  • Careful where you hang your towel. ...
  • Say hi to everyone you see. ...
  • Don't have sex in dorms. ...
  • Don't sit on other people's beds. ...
  • Smelly clothes & shoes go outside. ...
  • If you're sick, avoid dorms.


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Hostel rooms are rarely cold, since there are multiple people all laying there radiating 98.6. Running the room a little cold when empty generally results in a temperate room. Blankets are usually available for those who run cold at night.

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Unless you're a violent snorer, no one is really going to care. When I stayed in a hostel, I brought ear plugs and a sleeping mask, just in case. On that note, if OP's snoring is really bad, he could bring ear plugs for other people and apologize in advance. This works too!

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Since hostels are shared spaces there are a few things that you should know before you stay in a hostel for the first time.
  1. Be aware of other people in your room. ...
  2. Keep your area tidy. ...
  3. Clean up after yourself in the kitchen. ...
  4. Clean up after yourself in the and bathroom. ...
  5. Don't use plastic bags. ...
  6. Pack up the day before you leave.


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Truth: Hostels are generally open to people of all ages, and I've never been turned away for being beyond my 20s. Do I feel “old” when I stay at hostels? Sometimes, yes. But I've rarely been the only person over 40 staying at one, and I frequently meet travelers in their 50s and 60s who are staying in hostels.

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Yes, but perhaps not in the way you're thinking. Most hostels have a communal bathroom with private shower stalls. So while they're technically “communal”, you'll still have a sense of privacy.

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Don't leave your stuff unattended If you're staying in a shared space, try not to leave your things unattended or outside of a secure locker, even if it's just in your room. In a hostel dorm, if you leave your purse, phone, passport or laptop in the room while you're not there, you're taking a risk.

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Truth: Hostels are generally open to people of all ages, and I've never been turned away for being beyond my 20s.

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And remember, private rooms are always an option. I hope these tips and insight have helped you overcome any hesitation about sharing a dorm room with strangers. The amazing part about hostel culture is the fact that you can enter as strangers and leave as the best of friends.

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All hostels provide bedsheets and/or a blanket for your dorm bed, as well as a pillow, so there's no need to bring those.

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And yes, generally single private rooms lock. You'll be fine if you just use common sense.

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