Should You Pack Towels for Your Budget-Friendly Hostel Stay?

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Hostels come with a long list of benefits, starting with their low price tag, but they rarely offer fancy amenities that you can find at a hotel. Getting free towels is a true luxury when it comes to budget-friendly hostels, so should you bring them along if you’re staying at one?

Free Towels

Hostels that offer free towels are rare, but they do exist. Towels take up a lot of room in your suitcase, so there’s no need to pack them if you can get them free of charge. Check the facility section on booking sites, read the reviews, or send a message to your hostel to learn if they provide towels to guests.

Extra Fee

Most hostels offer towels, but you can’t get them free of charge. They can cost anywhere between $2 and $10 depending on where you’re staying, so decide for yourself if these fees are worth paying or if you should make room in your suitcase for some towels.

Buying Towels

Towel fees can sometimes be so unreasonable that it’s cheaper to buy new towels instead of borrowing them from your hostel. Compare prices and see which option suits you better since it’s highly likely you’ll need to use more than one towel during your stay.