Do you choose your bed in a hostel?

Once in your room, if you're not allocated a bed by hostel staff, you can choose from all free beds. For tips on how to select the best hostel bed for you, read on below. Sometimes, your bed will be made for you. I'd say it's more common to have to make your own bed though.



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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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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. One of the biggest safety concerns for women in hostels is the risk of sexual harassment or assault.

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Personally, I prefer a bottom bunk bed, so I always ask if they can hold one for me. Usually, it works! Otherwise, try to arrive as close to the start of check-in time as possible, so you have more chance of getting your first choice of bed.

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Most hostels do their best to make the ratio of men to women in mixed rooms equal – yet this understandably depends on who is staying on any given night. Do remember everyone is there to rest and get sleep for the next day's travels, which means you shouldn't expect a social situation.

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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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Almost always true: the toilet will be semi sloppy and the shower temperature unpredictable. Do bring flip-flops to maintain healthy feet in spite of the shower. There's more to know and consider about hostel bathrooms, and a few things to keep in mind.

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Some hostels have age restrictions. In most countries, 18 years old is the minimum age to book accommodation as the primary guest (secondary guests can be younger than 18 if the primary guest is older than 18).

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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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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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False. The truth is, hostels are really well maintained and consistently cleaned to a high standard. It's in the hostel's best interest to keep a clean environment in order to get the best reviews from travellers.

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