What you should know before staying in a hostel?

Since hostels are shared spaces there are a few things that you should know before you stay in a hostel for the first time.
  • Be aware of other people in your room. ...
  • Keep your area tidy. ...
  • Clean up after yourself in the kitchen. ...
  • Clean up after yourself in the and bathroom. ...
  • Don't use plastic bags. ...
  • Pack up the day before you leave.




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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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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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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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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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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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Lack of Privacy – Since you'll be sharing a room with anywhere between 2 and 20 people, a hostel may not be the best choice of accommodations if you are the type who likes privacy.

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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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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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If you are wondering if you are too old to stay in a hostel, you are not. There's this funny thing I've noticed about aging: the older I get, the less I care what people think. If you had asked me if I would still stay in hostel dorm rooms in my thirties when I was 24, I probably would have told you I would not.

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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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Do hostels check your age? While most hostels don't have age restrictions, some sites may be unsuitable for young children or guests with disabilities. It is always good to check beforehand by viewing the relevant hostel page.

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A hostel is not dirty because they may have bed bugs. Bed bugs attack at any time (generally at night while you are asleep) and devour a person even before he/she understands what is happening.

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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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