How common are hostel hookups?

Lots of hormonal folks use being far away from home (and soaked in booze) as an opportunity to play out their long-held fantasies. In fact, Hostelbookers conducted a survey with just over 11,000 people in which 69.3% of those surveyed said they had sex with a local while traveling.



People Also Ask

Is sex common on the backpacker trail? Absolutely, especially places like Asia where a private room is as cheap as a dorm bed. If you want to find sex with a fellow backpacker, you'll probably have no problem, particularly in party towns. Sex definitely happens between travelers and locals as well.

MORE DETAILS

So hooking up is inevitable and if you are traveling, it is very easy to find a companion because they're all feeling lonely. Some won't admit it but it's not really about the sex - it's about what we feel inside.

MORE DETAILS

The best ways to get laid while traveling
  1. Dating apps. The vast majority of my lays come from dating apps these days and I travel 75% of the year. ...
  2. Daygame. ...
  3. Night game. ...
  4. Pub crawls. ...
  5. Free walking tours. ...
  6. Food tours. ...
  7. Staying at hostels. ...
  8. Working at hostels.


MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

Here's how to meet people on your next solo trip:
  1. UNDER A BRIDGE. Just kidding, but not really. ...
  2. HOSTELS. Staying in a hostel is the easiest way to meet other travelers, by far. ...
  3. TAKE A DAY TOUR. ...
  4. SIGN UP FOR A NIGHT EVENT. ...
  5. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. ...
  6. USE THE COUCHSURFING APP. ...
  7. LIVE WITH A LOCAL VIA AIRBNB. ...
  8. USE SOCIAL MEDIA.


MORE DETAILS

OfftheGrid, a new Tinder-like travel app, helps travelers meet up and discover destinations. Launching today, a new app called OfftheGrid aims to bring a Tinder-like experience to the travel market, by having its users swipe and chat with like-minded travelers while also discovering unique places to visit.

MORE DETAILS

In fact, 1 in 10 American travelers says they've had sex at the airport, according to the survey from US.Jetcost.com. The flight-shopping service surveyed 4,915 Americans over the age of 18 who have flown at least once in the last two years. It found airport sex was happening more than sex in airplanes.

MORE DETAILS

Globetrotter, world traveler, voyager, nomad, migrant, itinerant, pilgrim, vagabond, adventurer, commuter, cruise fanatic, venturer, gadabout, jet-setter, gypsy, wayfarer, rolling stone, backpacker, and tourist.

MORE DETAILS

It Makes You a Better Lover One of the sexiest things about a person, is their ability to love fiercely. Traveling opens and expands your heart, it makes you fall in love with cultures, places, experiences, and life.

MORE DETAILS

Hostels aren't for everyone. If you prefer luxury travel, you will find them to be lacking. But if you're a budget traveler who wants to connect with other travelers from around the world and learn from them, hostels can be a great lodging option, at any age.

MORE DETAILS

Many people think of staying in hostels as an option specifically for young travelers. But as someone who travels longterm, on a budget, I can tell you it's an option you may consider, and even enjoy at any stage of life.

MORE DETAILS

If you're wondering if you're too old to stay in a hostel, you're not. Nobody is ever going to kick you out of a hostel because you're over 35, showing signs of ageing, or because you make a small “oof” sound when you slide your tired bones into bed. I've never been asked to confirm my age when checking into a hostel.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

Quite a lot of hostels have single-sex dorms for those of you who do not want to share a dorm room with the opposite sex. So if that's a priority for you, you should not have a problem finding a place to stay. It is worth mentioning that mixed dorms are more common, though.

MORE DETAILS

And yes, generally single private rooms lock. You'll be fine if you just use common sense.

MORE DETAILS