Do you bring your own shampoo to a hostel?

Hostels don't normally provide soap and shampoo, although some might provide a shampoo/body wash combination. So I recommend bringing soap and shampoo with you or planning to buy some when you arrive.



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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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Shower shoes For maximum safety and minimal chance of slipping, we recommend you pack a pair of flip flops to wear in the shower. And yes, hostel showers are always in individually-locking rooms or stalls. You will not be showering in front of strangers. The same goes for the toilets.

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A good hostel usually provides towels for free. But many hostels charge a fee or require a deposit. Therefore, it is recommended to bring along your towel.

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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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Depending on where you're travelling to, you'll find many hostels have a laundry room or service that lets you wash clothes for a fee, usually based on weight. Make sure you ask about this when you arrive as it can sometimes take a couple of days to have your clothes washed and returned.

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Here are ten more hostel etiquette tips to keep in mind: Only use the bed that's assigned to you. Take your phone call outside the room if another guest is asleep. Avoid conversing loudly if another guest is asleep. Dorm rooms, bathrooms and common areas are usually cleaned daily.

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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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Having said this there are a few unwritten rules you should respect when having to get up early in the morning in a shared hostel room:
  1. Place your alarm next to you so that it is readily available and can be turned off quickly. ...
  2. Don't hit the snooze button. ...
  3. Don't turn on the light.


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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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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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There's usually no form to sign or anything. Make sure you double, triple check you have all your belongings. Leaving things at a hostel isn't fun. You may be asked to strip your bed sheets and pillowcase off and throw it all in a designated area.

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As a hostel guest, unless you book an ensuite private room, you'll be sharing a bathroom. Some hostel bathrooms are directly connected to a dorm room, while others are only accessible through a hallway. Regardless of the setup in your particular hostel, shared bathroom etiquette remains the same.

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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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Taking a shower in the evening is another unwritten rule if the dorm room has a private bathroom that contains a shower, toilet, or sink. While you might love to take a shower in the morning, it's crucial to understand that this time of the day is one of the busiest in the entire hostel.

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But all hostels provide you with toilet paper, but that's something they should provide you with anyway. Every hostel has its good things and bad things. Some depend on the people, and some on the hostel itself. There are hostels with swimming pools like in Ibiza and San Antonio, but most of them don't have them.

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