What time is lights out in hostel?

5) Turning on the lights – Now until about 11pm/midnight, it's generally acceptable to have the lights on in a dorm but any later starts to grind people's gears, especially when they have to be up at 6am for a bus/plane. However at 4 in the morning (unless the whole room is up) it is not acceptable.



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Every hostel has quiet hours, with the exception of some party hostels where the party never stops. The quiet hours are usually running from 10 PM or 11 PM to 7 AM or 8 AM, depending on the hostel. It's not difficult to see why quiet hours are necessary. So you can get plenty of uninterrupted sleep while you travel.

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10 Extra Hostel Etiquette Tips!
  • Don't bring open food into your dorm room.
  • Don't sleep naked in the dorm (underwear at minimum).
  • If you snore loudly, book a private room for the sake of others.
  • Only use the bed that's assigned to you.
  • Take your phone call outside the room if another guest is asleep.


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no problem when you do that during the day, of course, but you might have to check in/out when others are sleeping. Even if at home you are, don't be messy… you might bother other people and you also might inspire some thefts. Avoid eating smelly food in the dorm. It smells!

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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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About the only rules in hostels. Definitely can sleep half naked, 11 months in south America and most of the boys just sleep in boxers or shorts, especially if it's hot. As a girl when im in really hot places I regularly sleep in just a big T-shirt and undies. As long as you are covered I think you are fine.

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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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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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Some hostels offer “long-term” room options if this is of interest to you. These long-term options are usually tucked out of the way and have multiple long-term guests in them, so you'll get to know your roommates better. On the other hand, other hostels have a max stay time of a couple weeks or 30 days.

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Some hostels offer “long-term” room options if this is of interest to you. These long-term options are usually tucked out of the way and have multiple long-term guests in them, so you'll get to know your roommates better. On the other hand, other hostels have a max stay time of a couple weeks or 30 days.

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Do hostels have a lot of rules? Most places have a laundry list of their own hostel house rules – no visitors in dorms, quiet hours at midnight, no snorting cocaine in the bathrooms (only in the assigned cocaine rooms). If you don't follow them, you risk getting kicked out.

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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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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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All hostels should provide clean sheets and linen. Can I leave my backpack in a hostel? You will have two options, you can either leave it in your room and under your bed, or inside a locker. Or if you have checked out, you can request to leave it in the luggage room.

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This depends a lot on what country you are in but most hostels won't allow you to drink in your room anyway. Some will have a bar where you can drink (and maybe have even age restrictions, particularly in the US), some won't. As always, it's important to respect others and the habits of the country you are visiting.

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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.

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Current State of Hostels in the US New York City has the most hostel options by far. Other popular destinations such as Miami, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, New Orleans, Washington, DC and Chicago also have several options, but the scene is a far cry from what you'd find in Europe.

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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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