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Do hostels have WIFI?

Most hostels include free wifi when you check in – that said, the connection can be spotty if you're in a remote area or if lots of travelers are connected at once.



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Yes, mobile phones are allowed in hostels . But it depends upon college to college and also vary hostels to hostels. Some college hostels are allowed to use phone in hostel but not in college campus , you can not use mobile phone in the campus.

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What Not to Bring to a Hostel
  • 1) Bedding and towels. Most hostels provide bedding including sheets, a comforter or blanket, and a pillow, so don't worry about finding space in your bag for these items. ...
  • 2) A sleeping bag. ...
  • 3) Big luggage. ...
  • 4) Your favorite delicate clothing. ...
  • 5) Valuables and other items you don't need.


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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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Unaccompanied minors are generally not accepted in youth hostels. Nevertheless, some establishments may allow unaccompanied minors between the ages of 16 and 18 to stay alone in their Youth Hostel provided they have a parental permission along with a copy of the legal guardian's valid ID or passport.

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First of all, hostels are great places to make friends while traveling and to have a more social experience. Plus, they're one of the cheapest types of accommodation, so you get to save money during your travels. Most hostels have dormitories where you would share your room with other people.

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If you're travelling solo, you'll likely still want to meet people and have conversations. Luckily, hostels are full of interesting people, and the types of people who stay in hostels are usually friendly and keen to make conversation. Regardless of this, you're under no obligation to socialise.

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The typical hostel-goer tends to skew on the younger side. The average age is probably somewhere between 18 and 25, although you'll definitely find travelers much older than that as well! I have even witnessed full families with young children staying in hostels.

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Some hostels may impose an age limit for staying in their establishment and thus not admit children below a certain age. As Youth Hostels mainly offer dorm accommodations, these rooms may not be suitable for families travelling with young children.

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Where a person under the age of 18 is traveling alone, or with another person under 18 years of age, the hostel will require a document signed by a parent or legal representative acknowledging and authorising their stay in the hostel without an adult.

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All it takes is a just little more effort and planning for any 30+ year old to fit traveling in their lives. And when they do, they'll find that it's a way better experience than traveling in their 20s.

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Despite the 'youth' in their titles, hostels will take travellers of any age.

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Can couples sleep together in hostels? The answer is yes! Many hostels offer private rooms with double beds or twin beds that can be pushed together to create a double bed. Couples can enjoy a private space while still being able to take advantage of the social atmosphere of a hostel.

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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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