Do hostels give you sheets?

You don't want to get caught towel-less and end up having to dry yourself off with a T-shirt after your shower. Not that we've, uh, ever done that, or anything. 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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Use the Lockers Ninety percent of the hostels we've stayed in have provided lockers -- use them! You should look to buy a padlock before you leave to travel to use with these lockers, but even if you don't have one you can usually rent padlocks from reception for a small fee.

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Most hostels include clean sheets, a comforter or blanket, and a pillow as part of the room rate. In the past, some hostels would have charged extra for bedding and towels, but nowadays, it's rare to find such a practice. A backpacker staying at a hostel doesn't need to bring their bedding, as it's already provided.

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Don't leave your stuff unattended 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. If something is stolen, it may be difficult to figure out who took it; the culprit could be a departing guest, someone who's visiting another guest, etc.

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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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Most hostels have a communal bathroom with private shower stalls. So while they're technically “communal”, you'll still have a sense of privacy. It's worth investing in a nice toiletry bag, since communal showers mean you'll be toting your toiletries back and forth from your room.

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It is recommended—and often even a requirement—in many hostels, and it's popular with budget hotel travelers, too.

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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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Hostels are often shared accommodations, which means that women may be sharing a room with strangers or sleeping in a mixed-gender dorm. This can make some women feel vulnerable and unsafe, but with proper precautions and awareness, women can have a safe and enjoyable experience staying in hostels.

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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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