Hostels are pretty budget-friendly and you shouldn’t expect too much of them in terms of free amenities, but they have a few in store. Even if your hostel doesn’t provide free towels or toiletries, you can most likely enjoy these five surprising amenities without paying a dime.
Shared Kitchen
Most hostels offer a communal kitchen where their guests can store their food and prepare easy meals. This is a great way to save money on food since you can prepare your own meals instead of eating out all the time.
Free Food
Many hostels also have designated shelves for free food, left by the previous guests. They also often offer free tea, coffee, and basic condiments, such as oil, sugar, and salt.
Security Lockers
Security lockers are provided to guests staying in hostel dorms, but it’s a good idea to bring your own padlock because they’re not always free.
Luggage Storage
Most hostels will also allow you to leave your luggage before check-in and after check-out without charging you extra money.
Fun Activities
You can also enjoy a wide range of fun activities if you pick the right hostel with a social atmosphere. They offer everything from free walking tours and pub crawls to board game and movie nights.