Hostels are one of the most popular types of accommodation in Europe. However, before you stay in the hotel for the first time, learn more about some of the pros and cons of the hotel and tips for staying there.
What is a hotel?
Hostels are low-budget accommodation shared among travelers. When a guest leaves a book in the hotel, he or she usually book a bed in the evening, not a room. Guests’ beds may be with four other travelers or up to twenty travelers in the room.
The bathroom is dorm style; large with several shower stalls and a row of sinks. Hotels usually have only one or two bathrooms on each floor. Hotels tend to provide more interactions, much less than hotels, but do not provide hotel privacy or personal services.
Advantages of staying in a hotel
1. Cheap
Hotels are cheap travel accommodation, especially when compared to staying in a hotel. Although prices vary by country, as well as hotels to hotels, I compiled some average price ranges for hotels in European countries that I often travel to.
Most of these rates apply to most hotels around the world, although cheap hotels exist in places like South America, while more expensive hotels in cities like Washington, D.C.
These rates are about about, and the rates per night are per night: England and Wales $10-$40, France $15-$30, Germany $25, Greece $15, Ireland $15-$35, Italy $10-$10-$30, Spain $15-$25.
2. Group trip
Staying in a hotel allows everyone to share a large room. In fact, some hotels allow up to twenty people to stay in one room. This can be interesting, especially when you plan a group vacation and eliminate the debate about who shares the room.
3. Located in most major cities in the world
In the United States, hotels are not that common, but are everywhere in Europe. You can find hotels on the mainland of most major European cities and most major cities around the world.
4. Most fully equipped kitchens
If you want to save money by cooking your own food during your trip, many hotels have access to a fully equipped kitchen.
5. breakfast
Free breakfast is included in most hotels. But when I travel through Europe, I stayed at every hotel where I had breakfast and ate bread, so don’t expect anything extravagant.
6. Provide interesting activities
From tours to parties, there are always some interesting things to do in the hotel. For example, a hotel I visited was attached to a nightclub. If you stay in a hotel, you may not be bored at night.
7. Meet interesting people from all over the world
People from all over the world visit hotels and many take the time to talk to you about where they come from and the best places they visit. They also want to hear from you so they can be prepared to share.
8. Security provided
If you are a little nervous about the safety of staying in a hotel, please rest your fears. Hotels usually have strict policies that do not allow anyone not in the hotel to enter the interior. If you are worried that someone will take your belongings, many hotels do offer safes to lock your valuables.
9. Each is unique
Each hotel is one of them. They are not like hotels, if you have seen places, then you have seen all the hotels.
Also read: 12 safety tips to observe when using public transportation
Disadvantages of staying in a hotel
1. Lack of privacy
If you stay in a hotel, you may not have your own room. You will share your room with up to 20 people, many of whom may not care that they have roommates who want privacy. Some hotels do offer private single and double rooms, but these hotels usually require high demand and may not be available during your stay. Also, even if you are not particularly chatty, at any time you step into the hotel, there is still someone who will try to talk to you.
2. Bathrooms on each floor
The dormitory bathroom is dormitory style, which means there is a bathroom on each floor, just like in a university dormitory. Few hostels offer private bathrooms and showers.
3. Limited staff
Unlike hotels with 24 hours a day, hotels are not always staffed 24 hours a day. So if you forget the room key while spending a night in town, then when it’s time to call it night, there’s a good chance you’ll get into the room.
4. Some have curfews
I used to live in a hotel in France where there was a curfew. If you haven’t walked through the security door for a certain period of time, you’ll spend the night on the street. This can be a problem if you want to stay late or have the habit of losing time.
5. Risk of theft
Since you will be in a shared room, your property is at risk of being stolen by other guests or hotel employees. This is especially true when there is no storage locker or something safe to place.
6. Maybe I don’t know my roommate
Since most hotel rooms are occupied by four to twenty travelers, you may share a room with strangers. This can be a bit horrible for some travelers, especially since you never know who to share with until you are there.
7. A rough community
Some hotels, especially in metropolitan areas, are located on streets near vacant buildings in the city. These locations are convenient, but can make travelers feel a little nervous at night.
8. Old buildings
Many hotels are located in old buildings. This means the elevator may fail, the air conditioner may not exist, and during the cold winter months you will need to pack many sweaters for the layers.
9. Simple furniture
Hotel furniture often ranges from bunk beds in the bedroom to old sofas in the hall. Part of the reason for the lack of redecoration is why hotels can stay so cheap.
Also read: Top 10 Hotels in Bossel, Washington
Tips for staying in a hotel
1. Read room reviews
Before booking your stay, try to do as much research as possible by reading some reviews online. Remember that consumer reviews are usually written by people who are very satisfied or very unsatisfied, but they can still give you an idea of what some particular hotel expects. Professional reviews offer more balanced hotel views and often provide specific details about facilities included or not included in your stay.
2. Book only for one night
Just in case you have a disastrous first night at the hotel, or you decide you’d rather stay somewhere else and book for only one night. If you don’t like the hotel, you can leave the next day and if you have a pleasant first night, you can always extend your stay.
3. Book the right hotel and room
Some hotels offer single-sex rooms, while others offer coeducation. Some hotels offer rooms for 4 people, while others offer rooms for 20 people. Make sure you book the right room at the right hotel for comfort. This is especially important if you plan to travel alone.
4. Bring your own toiletries
The hotel is not a hotel and there was no offer when we stayed at the hotel that we took for granted. For example, most hotels do not provide towels, shampoos or even soaps. Most do offer tables, but some do not, so be sure to check out the amenities offered by the hotel before staying.
5. With trigger
Take precautions when using public showers used by people from around the world, take precautions for bacteria and fungi. You don’t want to use the athlete’s feet as a travel souvenir.
6. Buy earplugs and blindfold your eyes
After a long trip you need a break, but your roommate may have a completely different plan, including loud parties in your room or near. Bring some earplugs or iPod and an eye mask to help your body collect any noise and light while sleeping.
7. Be considerate of your roommate
You want your roommates to be considerate of you and you need to be considerate of them. Make sure to come in quietly at night and leave quietly in the morning. Also, if you plan to leave early, set your clothes the night before so you don’t have to hang out in your schoolbag in the early morning.
8. Protect your valuables
Keep your money and passport, or guarantee it. If the hotel does not have lockers, please ask if the front desk can hold your valuables for you. If you are taking advantage of the hotel during your backpacking trip, keep all your items on your back to keep your valuables safe. Your roommate may look good, but you can never be 100% sure if you don’t know them.
9. If you are unhappy, talk to management
If you don’t like roommates, or if you have a bad experience next to people on the floor, talk to management to see if you can do a room, room upgrade or refund. They may refuse, but they may try their best to make your experience more enjoyable and memorable.
10. Swap stories and travel tips
To make the most of your trip, put aside any shyness you might have and start talking to people in the room, bathroom, kitchen or breakfast area. Listen to amazing stories that people have to share and then share some of your own stories. Ask them about their favorite cheap travel destinations, restaurants and shopping areas to enhance your travel experience.
Have you ever stayed in a hotel? Where do you live and how have you experienced?
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