It’s no secret that hostels can be affordable, fun, and a great place to meet new people, but that’s not stopping some travelers from hating them. If this happens to be the case with you, but you can’t afford to stay anywhere else, here are three useful tips that will help you hate hostels a little bit less.
Get Out and About
If you’re staying at a hostel because they’re the only type of accommodation that fits into your budget, be outside as much as possible. Spend the whole day exploring the city, and only treat your hostel as a place where you’re going to sleep at the end of a long day.
Know Your Reasons Why
Whether it’s noisy, messy people or dirty shared bathrooms and the lack of privacy, there’s probably a very specific reason why you aren’t a fan of hostels. There are ways to tackle all of these issues, from using earplugs and privacy curtains to asking the staff to clean up dirty areas.
Focus on the Good
Staying at hostels may not be your “dream come true” travel scenario, but you should focus on other dreamy parts of your trip. No matter where you’re staying, you still get to explore the world, and the money you’re saving on accommodation can be spent on fun new experiences.