Hostel FAQ

> Ok, but do I have to book? Can't I just turn up?
It depends. When are you going? Is there something going on at a time (a big concert, a city-wide festival, a sport event like a marathon, royal visit etc)? Is it high season? Is it a really popular destination/particular district thereof?

Often, if you're staying a week or so, you can do yourself a favour and book yourself two nights. That way you settle, get a feel for the place, and if you really hate it you can look for something/where else.

This isn't always an option if you're travelling through places and are unsure exactly when you will arrive. Still, do your research beforehand, write down a few places, and phone up a day or so in advance when you feel more sure of your movements.

Also note that most places will keep the first night's payment if you cancel within 24hrs of scheduled check-in as standard. Don't get caught out.

> What should I bring?
This varies from person to person, and depends on the sort of travel and destination you're doing. I've taken a huge backpack with me to Morocco, and I've taken a wheelie cabin-luggage type setup for stays in France.

However, there are some things you might take for granted, that will not be provided:
- Most hostels provide you with bedding * (sheets, blanket, etc) but it might not hurt to pack a lightweight liner just in case.
* Lots of dorms will insist you use their bedding and NOT yours, simply to reduce bedbug infestations from outside sources.
- A sturdy padlock for your valuables.
- Photocopies of travel documents and insurance, keep them in a ziplock bag and on your person.
- Earplugs and eyemask if your sleep is important to you.
- Plug converters for your chargers.
- Your own towels. You can buy toiletries there, sometimes sold at front desk and sometimes in town, if you're saving space/weight. Don't leave shampoo in the shower, it's hot commodity and other travellers will use it.
- Shitty flip-flops/sandals to wear in the shower. Protect your feet.

> How do I choose which one's the right one?
As I say, you can use various booking sites as well as the usual TripAdvisor to look for reviews. Prices can vary hugely. I've stayed in hostels that were about £50 a night (around 65USD) in a mixed dorm, and I've had private double bedrooms for about a fiver (~6USD). It all depends where in the world it is, as well as other factors like how many facilities it offers etc.

While I would say to read reviews, take them with a pinch of salt. I've gone to well-rated places that were shitholes, and I've been left with no options than "fuck it, we need somewhere to stay" last ditch places that were so friendly and welcoming. Go with what feels right to you.

> Does it have <x>? Can I do <y>?
IT DEPENDS! There is no one-size-fits-all, stuff that's custom in one place may not be in another, so if it's important to you, check beforehand.

Despite that:
1. Most everywhere nowadays has wifi or is near somewhere that has it.
2. Most places do NOT allow you to bring and consume alcohol on the premises. Don't be a dick, stick to the bar/common area.
3. Most places don't allow you to bring guests unless they're also paying for a bunk. Having said that, we once had 15 people sleeping in an 8-bed room. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
4. Some offer breakfast, some don't. Some charge you for second servings if you take extra bread rolls to eat on your day.
5. Some only take cash. Have it handy.
6. Some ask you to leave your passport in lieu of paying at check-in, avoid doing this. Negotiate, pay, do what it takes to prevent it. You need that shit with you.
7. Some places won't let you access your room at certain times because cleaning. Check in advance, take your stuff with you.

> How do I keep safe?
LOCK. YOUR. BELONGINGS. Most places are safe, usually you're with a bunch of other travellers who are all in the same boat as you, so you're not going to get dickheads.

Occasionally dickheads exist. A room of 7 of us in a 12 bed dorm got their wallets, phones, phone chargers, and expensive cameras stolen during the night while they were sleeping because they didn't secure their shit in the lockers provided. They're there for a reason, use them.

Having said that, you may also want to just keep your stuff on you. Put your wallet and valuables in your jacket pocket, fold it, keep it under your pillow.

Try to always pick the bottom bunk. Easier to get into, store your stuff around, closer to electric outlets etc.

Travel with insurance. Take pictures of your belongings/valuables so you can use that to prove that's what you had with you etc. Speak to hostel staff if bad things happen, they'll help you work out what to do next.

> Any other tips?
Don't be a dick. Don't be a creep. Have fun, talk to people, make new friends, go out of your comfort zone. It's ok to be travelling alone.

Talk to the hostelers, they can recommend some great places, and if you're doing a bigger trip (Euro backpacking for instance) they may also recommend other hostels as they often know each other.

Read the hostel's write-up on how to get to them, sometimes the GoogleMaps are fucky and lead you astray. Also try to get there at a reasonable time, as they often close to non-guests after a certain time (10pm or thereabouts).

Always pack the night before, nobody likes lights-on-zippers-and-crumpling guy at 5am who needs to get the early train.

Keep in mind that this is budget travel. You get what you pay for, don't expect a turn down service mint on your pillow type, just a room full of stinky hippies who are travelling on the cheap. Enjoy it, it's great fun.

> Want more? AMA!

I've never stayed in a hostel before and traveling so it'll be my first time when I get there. Thinking about sir Tobys in Prague. How would I go about making friends? Usually I'm pretty shy until I get to know people better. Do I just go up to a group and offer them a round in exchange for hanging out then?

>>1144068
Hello anon, good question!

> Thinking about sir Tobys in Prague.

Never stayed there myself (Prague is my next planned trip!) so I had a quick look here: http://www.sirtobys.com/faq/ to see what that one offers. They have a communal kitchen, which can make things easier, as well as a pub with happy hour http://www.sirtobys.com/pub/ so there's at least those two to hit up for mingling.

> Usually I'm pretty shy until I get to know people better.

I'm in the same boat, anon, I've just been formally diagnosed with social anxiety, so I understand that it's a bitch. Everyone's different, mind, but for me I found that making friends while travelling takes the pressure off. You never have to see these people again if it doesn't work out, and it's a temporary "brotherhood" where you are all connected by the same interests, at least as far as "I wanna visit this place" goes.

You'll find a lot of the time that it's other people (the extroverts) who are friendly, outgoing, and approachable, and often they will start conversations themselves. I'm a pretty reserved person, too, but it's hard to stay closed off when a bunch of happy, smiley people share their chocolate bars with you and ask if you wanna go on a pub crawl.

> How would I go about making friends? Do I just go up to a group and offer them a round in exchange for hanging out then?

Sure, that's an option. Hang out the communal areas, strike up a conversation. "Hi, I'm anon from Country, where are you guys from? How long are you travelling? Is this your first time here?" etc. People like to talk about themselves.

You could find out if there's stuff going on (a lot of hostels offer their own events/tours) and join in with those activities. You could also bring up stuff like "I heard there's a route through x to see y, have you done it before? Wanna team up tomorrow?" in the dorm room itself.

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>>1144068
>>1144119

The best place is the dorm. You're there to sleep together and wake up together, you get to socialise when people are getting ready to go out on the town for the night, or join in the excited chatter at breakfast when people recap the night before and make plans for the day ahead.

Make sure you appear friendly/approachable. That means don't just sit on your bunk with your phone and headphones, and grunt one word responses. Say hello, introduce yourself to newcomers, ask them about themselves.

I mentioned the kitchen because that's a great place to connect with people. Sharing is caring, you can exchange recipes, make a batch of food for your "group", take it in turns to cut costs, and generally it's a very sociable activity.

I've stayed up on Spanish terraces at 3am drinking beers and playing cards, I made my mum's spaghetti sauce for a bunch of Germans in a hostel in Norway, and connected with a group of girls in Morocco after we all started singing Bob Marley in the showers. :D

These are the kinds of memories you make for yourself if you allow yourself to be open and receptive. Best of luck, anon, and enjoy your trip.

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>>1143909
>just b urself
>just b attractive
>don't be unattractive

>>1144068
Sir Toby's is a good hostel with a great pub downstairs. Staff is friendly and knowledgable.

That said, it's full of 19 year old "lads" from England or Australia. If that's not your scene, at least get a room in a smaller dorm so that you don't have to listen to inane chatter 24/7. English lads straight out of school also aren't the cleanliest people around, so the toilets are gonna be pretty dirty in the evening or early morning.

>>1144130
that's how it is, man. I know it feels like shitty advice but there's no other way to make friends than talk to them

>>1143906
What's the best way to get a quick in and out job at a hostel while abroad?

>>1144133
>>1144123

Thanks for the info. Just landed in Prague and sitting in the bathroom by the atms since I hit the wrong button and withdrew way more money than I actually need here.

Gonna head to the hostel now I guess. I should probably do more than just Yolo all my visits and come up with ideas beforehand.

>20 bed mixed dorm in London
Is this a good idea or a bad idea?

>>1144143
Ask around. In my (limited and 3rd-hand) experience, this works better with smaller hostels, where the owners know other hostel owners too, so if they like you they might recommend you to someone else.
Also, unless you're going way out in the boonies, you will have to be eligible. Like, be an EU member if you want to work in the EU or have the right visa on you. A friend of a friend has been working in a hostel for a while now, but he said it was surprisingly strict.

>>1144197
>good idea or a bad idea
I'm VERY sceptical about this. Anything above 8 people tends to be incredibly busy IME.

poor people and teenagers general?

poor people and teenagers general.

>>1143906
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>>1143908
>>1143909
>>1144119
>>1144123

You seem painfully dull. Do you have any interesting stories, I.e., not "connecting" or "exchanging recipes" but like actual fun stuff like doing drugs or ending up in sketchy parties or spontaneously ending up in a new town or getting laid?

If not, we can call this the "nerd general". You're awkward.

>>1144259
A lot of people who go to hostels have plenty of money but nevertheless stay in them for social reasons.

There are also plenty of older people..it's geared towards younger people, but I'm guessing most people have at least one story of staying with a cool grandfather.

>>1144262
>You're awkward.
Fucking cancer

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>>1144197
way too many IMO, someone will always be talking or rustling shit around

I generally go for 6 or so, maybe 8

Also curtains should be the new standard in hostels, HUGE difference and I don't have to feel weird getting dressed

>>1144266
Good comeback kid did you come up with that during your action packed 3 AM card game?

>>1144262
If you want to take poppers and go to sexy bum parties that's probably a different board mate.

>>1144262
Jesus dude you're pathetic. He's providing valuable info for those who want it. Why even open and post in this thread. Stop taking yourself so seriously and shut the fuck up.

As an autistic 28 year old virgin what are the odds of me getting laid in a hostel?

What is best hostel to try this in? Is 28 too old to stay in a hostel? Will I be shunned for being an old man?

>>1144130
haha lol. Yeah I dunno what to tell you, man. People don't like staying in rooms where guys go round showing their testicles to everyone present.

>>1144133
> Sir Toby's is a good hostel with a great pub downstairs. Staff is friendly and knowledgable.
Thanks for this, anon.

> That said, it's full of 19 year old "lads" from England or Australia.
Yeah, that's a feature of hostelling (many are called youth hostel for that reason). Some are more geared toward a "party" crowd (and usually have a name to reflect that). If that's not your scene, look for places that say "quiet" and "friendly" in reviews I guess.

>>1144136
This guy gets it.

>>1144143
Never tried this myself, suppose it depends on what working permits/visa you have available. Like >>1144252 said, EU members can live and work in other EU countries which makes things easier. Sorry I can't help with that.

>>1144151
Nice one, man. It's fine, it happens. A lot of times travellers offer to buy your leftover currency if they're staying longer, so that's an option too. Enjoy it.

>>1144197
Eeehnn, probably crappy. I live in London so I never stayed in a hostel here, but anything above 12 bed dorm and you're giving yourself a chance for a bad time.

>>1144252
Good input, thanks anon.

>>1144259
Idk what that means. Hostels are budget travel, usually "youth" oriented as I said. Average age is 18-25, but you do see some oldfags occasionally.

>>1144262
Thanks, bro. Appreciate the input.

>>1144263
Exactly. It's just a different kind of travel than hotel experience. Basically a step above camping.

>>1144266
I also don't know what this means (I'm new to 4chan), but thank you I think?

>>1144267
> Also curtains should be the new standard in hostels, HUGE difference and I don't have to feel weird getting dressed
Yes, definitely. You can usually get yourself a cheap sarong/sheet and hang it from the top bunk for insta-privacy diy solution. Not ideal, but it's something.

>>1144301
>haha lol. Yeah I dunno what to tell you, man. People don't like staying in rooms where guys go round showing their testicles to everyone present.
Or guys who go around showing their social anxiety to everyone present. Or guys who aren't dressed in whatever hostel people consider "laid back cool traveling dude" clothes. Or guys outside the permitted age range of 17-23.

I mean just b urself man. B urself :^)

>>1144302
So as a guy in his early 30s I won't fit in with the hostel crowd?

>>1144302
>>1144301
Oh right I forgot to add, guys who are under 5'9" or so. Or guys who are too fat. Or guys who are wearing a haircut that isn't sufficiently "cool laid back travelling people" style. Or guys wearing glasses that are outdated, or too fancy, or not fancy enough.

Also guys with acne. Or male pattern baldness. Or any weird acne scars (gross!)

Or guys who are more socially awkward with the opposite sex than with the same sex

B urself though :^)

>>1144303
>early 30s
Eeew gross! Stop hitting on me u creep! Why don't u go to a hotel and hang out with a tour group or something.

>>1144271
That wasn't OP, but sure. Sorry I enjoy chilling with people in a low-pressure environment.

Guess I don't need to elaborate on what led to my lesbian experience, since you obviously have me pegged already. ;)

>>1144274
Hey man, sexy bum parties are where it's at. You've not solo travelled until you've questioned your sexuality.

>>1144278
Thank you, anon. Really.

>>1144283
As I say, many hostels are geared towards the "youth" crowd, some places actually put age limits (like you can't stay in shared dorms if you're over 30 for instance).

My advice is get in there while you're still in the "ok" bracket.

Odds are what you make of it. In my experience, travellers have lower inhibitions, get a few drinks down you, dance to cheesy music, see what happens. I'd say it's not outside the realm of possibility.

> Will I be shunned for being an old man?
Nah, dude. I mean I don't know what you look like, but I've been in places with 60+ hippie "world traveller" type couples, and they're a right laugh, so age just for age's sake, isn't an issue unless you make it.

Best hostel, I don't know, though. Probably aforementioned party places, stuff that stays open all night and has drinks and music.

Bring your own condoms, though. At least you know they're safe/good quality.

>>1144303
I personally think you're fine, but obviously avoid the "gap year pre-uni kids" type places as they're more likely to set a limit.

Probably 40-45+ it starts to be "maybe just get yourself a private room" kinda thing.

But I mean, people go with families, too, so I don't see an issue?

>>1144302
>>1144304
...are you ok?

>>1144306
I know you're being facetious, but stop it you twat.

I'm going to bed, dudes. Will check in tomorrow.

Be nice to each other in the meantime.

>>1144262

>but like actual fun stuff like doing drugs or ending up in sketchy parties or spontaneously ending up in a new town or getting laid?

How's being 18 working out for you?

>>1144262
>>1144266
>>1144278
>>1144301
>>1144321
good god, /trv/ is the easiest board to troll

>>1144302
>>1144304

Sorry muffin, we'll be sure to start an online petition to install safe spaces in hostels so unsocialized little beta males don't have to seek self improvement. Tell me again how it's society's fault for not accepting you.

In the meantime, I'll be that guy with the cool hair and clothes who drags you into social situations, puts you on the spot, makes jokes at your expense and makes you feel awkward, all while telling you it's because "I want you to feel included" (protip: I don't).

>>1144347
Nah, I'll just stay at a hotel like I normally do. Thanks for the offer though.

>>1144119
does when a solo female traveler start a convo w/ the opposite sex first mean she's flirting with them or being desperate?
>how to appear 'approachable' without being 'awkwardly looking left & right alone in the common room without her phone in hand'?

>>1144143
>get a quick in and out job at a hostel
Are you confusing hostels with brothels?

Anyone ever stayed at Hatters in Birmingham?

Looks decent and cheap.

I've never stayed in a hostel before though, so I don't know what size dorm to stay in. There's only £2/per night difference between the 24 bed and the 8 bed dorms, so it's just what the different experiences are like, I guess

I'm 24 and decent at making friends, but generally going to be busy doing my own thing during the days if that makes a difference. Just needed somewhere cheap to stay

Anybody have any good recommendations for a hostel in Anaheim, Orange County of LA, California?

I'm looking to spend a week or two there early September with one other friend (we're both males early 20s). Neither of us have stayed at a hostel and he's skeptical. I think we should do it to save money but he's iffy about it. If I could find one where he and I share a room by ourselves that would be perfect. I told him we should camp on our way over there (from Houston) but he's iffy about that too.

How much should a trip like this run us? We're going from Houston to LA for a week, and stopping at the Grand Canyon on the way. We might very possibly go to Yosemite too. We're looking at two weeks total and to hang out with some old chums in Anaheim.

>>1143906
What about having sex with girls you pick up, if you're staying at a hostel? Where do you fuck if you can't go to her place? At the hostel?

>>1144551
Degenerate, you should keep yourself pure until marriage.

>>1144551
Laundry Room
Showers
Movie room
Stairwell
Cleaning closet
Rooftop

>>1144550
>with one other friend
At some point, 2 people in a hostel that is safe or fairly decent is not a deal. Get hotel rooms.

>>1144369
Lol, OP doesn't know anything about girls. His "lesbian experience" means he got to watch 2 drunk girls make out. Pretty sure OP is a virgin.

>>1144550
Theres probably a yha (because there's a yha everywhere) but you're going to have a tough time finding a hostel outside of there. I think the reason the States doesnt really have hostels is it's car culture. Tourists on a budget can just stay at a shitty motel on the outskirts of town for maybe $50 a night, split the room, and drive into town. Also with all the crime there, it isn't very bright to have a hostel in an area surrounded by crackhead and bums.

>>1144369
That is the weirdest sentence structure I've seen, so I'm sorry if I don't get your intended meaning. Let's try:

> solo female traveller + starts conversation with male first = flirting?
No. It just means they're being friendly. In fact, you're probably better off assuming female contact is friendly in general before immediately jumping off the deep end and think it's flirting.

Flirting and being into you is different than just "hey anon where are you from"

>>1144489
I haven't, sorry. Sounds like you just need somewhere to spend the night, and it's in the UK so it's unlikely to be absolute shite. You'll be fine!

>>1144551
Anon has already spoken. Probably wait until front desk has turned in for the night before sneaking outsiders in though.

>>1144590
> His "lesbian experience"
> His
Yeah, that's where you fucked up.

>>1144303
Early 30s guy on RTW trip here. It totally depends on where you're going and when. In Asia, apart from the big party destinations (Ko Phi Phi, etc), there were tons of late 20s/early 30s in hostels. Same with Africa. South America seems less so to me so far, but it's also peak travel season for western college kids.

I've only felt awkward a few times and it's generally been when I was invited out to clubs with a hostel group that was mostly early 20s. Have never felt out of place otherwise, traveling is different from home and the acceptable age gap is different. You'll hook up with younger girls than normal too.

Anyway after a few months I kind of got over the whole hostel scene and now make an effort to meet locals and stay at shitty hotels instead. It's been great, so don't feel like you need to stay at hostels to meet people.

I'm staying at a hostel in Sydney to see a band and probably go out after, there's a festival at the uni at Newcastle in the morning. I'm going to both but my mates aren't keen enough on the band to do both so I'll be alone. I'll probably get in around 5pm, what are the odds I'll meet some people to have some beers with till the show? Are there people hanging out in the dorms around this time? I'm pretty sociable and fairly local so meeting new people isn't really a problem just don't wanna cop drinking by myself.

>>1144271
I'm not OP, but an action packed 3 AM drinking card game is literally how I got laid in Prague

Op, are you a fat chick?

Hey OP, me and two friends are gonna be traveling Europe together in a couple of months. Do you suggest we stay in a hostel with other people around our age?

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>>1144259
>pay $130 per night
>pay $130 for 2 weeks

I'm sorry, Anon, perhaps I'm not as well off as you are. I've always said that both have merits beyond their price, and when money's tight, clearly I'm going to go with a hostel and spend my money on actual stuff that matters, not a bed where I spend 8 hours and leave to explore.

>inb4 If you don't have hotel money you shouldn't travel meme

kys senpai

I just got back from Germany and I really did not expect the German youth hostels to be so family orientated. Apart from a few school groups it was literally nothing but families.

I did not see another solo traveller the whole week I was in hostels which was disappointing. Has anybody else experienced this?

>>1143906
>not using AirBnB

Same price or cheaper than hostels, no retard college children, and most of the hosts are bro-tier.

Planning a trip throught europe. Starting from finland then to sweden from there to denmark from denmark to germany from germany to france from france to spain from spain to portugal and then probably fly back to finland.


The question is, how much money im going to need? Im trying to keep the budget as low as possible due to being a poor fag. I can sleep pretty much anywhere so accomodation for every night isnt a necessity. Also, i dont have any valuables with me on the trip, pretty much only clothes and toothbrush so i dont need to worry about anything valuable being stolen.

Im just gonna rush through sweden and when i reach denmark i will start to explore citys, countrysides and ofc do some sightseeing.

Main idea was to either move around by walking or hitchhiking, i dont have a time frame for how long im going ro be on the trip so i have all the time in the world.

Tips and tricks appreciated !

>>1144304
>>1144302
>I am an older, less than average looking man and instead of just accepting that and working with what I've got and attempting to improve what I can, I'm just gonna delve into the pit of self pity and lash out at people who were dealt better cards in life

There is nothing wrong with being ugly or not trendy or old- but being a shitty and resentful
person because of your insecurities is what drives everyone away, you dumb asshole

"just b urself" doesn't mean to just stagnate as who you are currently, it means "accept who you are and work on your faults without pretending to be someone else"

Me and some mates are doing a trip to Denmark, Sweden and Norway. Should we use hostels or AirBnB?

>>1146449
AirBnB. Hostels are for autists who can't meet people around the city on their own.

>>1146902
You sound like an autist who got angry the other kids ignored him in the hostel bar

>>1144303
It depends on the place and your personality and looks of course (and also a lot if you're going during uni holiday season) but generally yeah, you won't fit in. A lot of hostels have an "under 30" rule in Europe for example. When I traveled through Europe for a month I was 25 and already felt way too old compared to the people I was sharing rooms with.

I'm 27 now and never travelled, but seeing all the pictures of party destinations (like Cancun and Ko Phi Phi, etc) is just... strange. Where the hell did all those 18-22 year olds get all the money to do that stuff so young? Did they all have rich parents or something? I'm kind of worried that my own experience won't be so good since I'm getting old now...

>>1146917
Some have mommy and daddy's money but a lot of the kids I knew (myself included) just worked shit jobs and took every shift they could while saving every single cent they earned for a year or two before heading out. Also, some do under the table work for accommodation or spending cash while they're in the country (which is almost always illegal on a tourist visa)

People find a way. You'll be fine.

>>1146915
>A lot of hostels
I've seen one that had an "under 45" one, but aside from that I've never really noticed this. Granted, I tend to skip dudebro hostels in party cities, but still.

>>1144197
Unlike what the other anon said, I stayed in a 20 people room in Barcelona and it was my best hostel experience yet.

I am also somewhat shy till the conversation starts going, and I found the dorm to be the best place to strike up a conversation. Up in the common room everyone was already in semi groups of either Spanish or French talking in their languages, neither of which I know (maybe just my luck) but down in the room you get people waiting for a shower or reading a book or whatever by themselves or like two girls.
With 20 people in the room chances are much greater to find someone that you click with.\

That said, the common room is also a great place to meet people, if you're more to the shy side then the best times tend to be late at night when it gets less crowded, or early in the morning, before people head out to explore the city.

Spent 4 days in there and ended up hooking up with an American slut, can't recall how exactly we met though as I was high half of the time... and with an Argie from my dorm room, nearly fell for that one, but she lives across the world from me so...

>>1146917
It's much cheaper than you probably imagine if you have some discipline and willingness to sleep in cheap hostels.

Worked since age 14. ended up traveling twice through high-school summer vacation, once for a month and once for 3 weeks. Still had money saved up by the end of it.

stickee this shit

Has anyone stayed in any hostels in Singapore I'm going for a week over New Years. How far in advance should I book it. Ive just turned 20 and never left the US what am I in for

>>1144259
The fucks wrong with hostels you nigger. I rather stay in a hostel than some fancy hotel because your bitch ass self wants all the luxury

>>1146902
Someone got rejected by every group at a hostel for being a faggot; kill yourself anon.

>>1146358
Nope, but this is germany so who the fuck would go there if not families

>>1147620
Are you serious?

What possible reason could you have to say such a silly thing, people can be interested in all the stuff in Germany without having kids.

>>1146363
>lol my $40+ a night airbnb is cheaper than your $15 a night hostel xD

>>1146904
>>1147528
I'm a chick, thanks, and every hostel experience I've had consisted of immature 20-somethings from the US and Western Europe grouping together at bars, being too insecure to talk to locals, and not shutting the fuck up at night. I find I have a much easier time meeting people by myself than with a gang of 20 year olds.

So sure, if hanging out with other tourists and having zero privacy is your thing, hostels are super cool.

>>1146358
Try cheaper hostels. There were only hippies, junkies and weirdos in the one I was staying. It was a fun experience.

>>1144123
>connected with a group of girls in Morocco after we all started singing Bob Marley in the showers
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>>1147635
Germany is the most generic country in europe, literally everything there can be found in other countries in addition to being a superior alternative in all aspects

>>1147813
>beer

>>1147821
Czech republic, belgium

>>1147835
nah

/pol/ack here, this some impressive shitposting. However, I came here for some serious anecdotes since i am travelling for 6 months for the first time.

>>1147813
>snausages

>>1144590
Kek