Most hostels, in Asia, Europe, the US or Australia, do provide towels for guests, however, some don't, and some require a deposit for a towel, or charge you to use a towel.
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Pack a few hostel extras.A sleep mask and ear plugs (or headphones) help you sleep through bunkmates' late arrivals and early-morning departures. Flip-flops come in handy in bathroom stalls, and a small power strip (so lots of gear can be charged at the same time) does wonders for dormmate relations.
If you prefer dealing in cash, then by all means get some euros out before your trip. But actually, you'll find that debit and credit cards are widely accepted in most European cities. Paying by card can be easier and more convenient, without the potential security risk of carrying cash around you.
In general, spaces are a lot smaller, the infrastructure isn't very suitcase friendly and if you're backpacking, you'll probably be flying with a lot of low-cost airlines or taking the train or a bus. All this is what makes travel backpacks the ideal packing method for a European vacation.
A sleeping bag liner (sometimes called a sleep sack or travel sheet) is another useful items to bring to a hostel. To explain, most hostels do offer sheets, blankets, and pillows at no extra charge.
Use the LockersNinety 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.
Carry-on Luggage Size MattersGenerally, most of the European airlines limit carry-on luggage to a maximum size of 55 x 40 x 20 cm ( 21.6 x 15.7 x 7.8 in); however, a few airlines do accept bags up to 25 cm wide (9.84 inc) or do not accept more than 35cm tall (13.7 in).
Crossbody purses are usually a top choice among readers for European travel, as they're comfortable and easy to carry, great for visiting museums, and are overall super convenient to use. They'll also keep your things secure, as the bag will be visible to you at all times, and securely strapped around your body.
Most European countries use the Global System for Mobiles or GSM network, as do a whole heap of other countries around the world. This is one of the main reasons why, as long as your phone is operating on the same network, you shouldn't come across any usage issues when travelling.
Resist the urge to buy foreign currency before your trip.Some tourists feel like they just have to have euros or British pounds in their pockets when they step off the airplane, but they pay the price in bad stateside exchange rates. Wait until you arrive to withdraw money.
Hostel bathrooms usually start the day clean, but you may be sharing with double digit numbers of backpacks who do not share your bathroom habits, hygiene practices (whatever they may be), or bathroom cleanliness standards. Almost always true: the toilet will be semi sloppy and the shower temperature unpredictable.