Why are youth hostels good?

Many hostels also offer modern conveniences like washing facilities, a guest kitchen, internet and communal areas to hang out or get some work done. They're perfectly suited to the lifestyle of nomadic young travellers, and typically have staff on hand who can help you with just about anything.



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People who stay at hostels are usually travelers who are keen on meeting others. In comparison to a hotel where everyone hangs out in their room, people tend to hang out in common areas in hostels. So one of the major benefits of staying in a hostel is that you get to meet people from all over the world!

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Staying in a hostel is one of the best ways to travel the world on a budget. Hostels allow you to do the two most important things a traveller wants to do: Save a lot of money. Meet other great, like-minded travelers.

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Despite the 'youth' in their titles, hostels will take travellers of any age.

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They are located in many parts of the world, usually in scenic areas, and are spaced at intervals so that hostelers can hike, bicycle, or canoe from one to the next in a day. Hostelers often cook their own meals, make their own beds, and do other light work to help maintain the hostel.

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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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We stayed in the hostel dorm as a family for a while too. with no real problems, I'll post about that another time. The staff there were so great that they saved my sanity with a “special room” when I was homeless and freaking out. Big thumbs up from us for staying in hostels as a family, we think it's great.

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The short answer: yes, a hostel can be highly profitable, because the hostel business model is designed to minimise costs and maximise profits.

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Hosteling began in Europe over a century ago and has grown with the cities there. Hostels entering the US market now have less prime real estate and more red tape than abroad, and compared to the well established hotel industry. New York City has been especially unwelcoming to hostels.

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Disadvantages of Hotel Life Lack of Privacy: Hostel life can often be quite cramped, and you may have to share a room with others. It can be difficult if you are used to having your own space, leading to a lack of privacy for all. Lack of Comfort: Hostel life sometimes provides a different level of comfort than a home.

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The typical hostel-goer tends to skew on the younger side. The average age is probably somewhere between 18 and 25, although you'll definitely find travelers much older than that as well! I have even witnessed full families with young children staying in hostels.

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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. That's way more than half of the people polled and doesn't include folks who got down and dirty with another traveler.

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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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