Hostels For Cheap And Interesting Travel
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Affordable and Unique Travel Experiences with Hostels
Hostels are a well-kept secret among budget travelers. Catering primarily to young and budget-conscious adventurers, hostels offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional hotels. Over the years, the American hostel scene has evolved. While guests once participated in chores, today's hostels are more streamlined. You rent a bed, not a room, and share facilities like bathrooms, kitchens, and living areas. This setup promotes social interaction and significantly reduces accommodation costs.
During my first visit to Quito, Ecuador, I stayed at Centro Del Mundo, a hostel located in the lively "Gringolandia" district. For just $4 a night, breakfast was included. I shared a room and bathroom with four other travelers and mingled in a common room with guests from 14 different countries. Despite the communal setup, it was clean, comfortable, and each bed had a secure trunk for valuables.
For only 80 cents, I enjoyed a rum-and-coke while playing chess with a Dutch flower buyer. The manager could arrange activities, from $15 tours of the Cotopaxi volcano to $2 hourly Spanish lessons. On Fridays, the manager provided complimentary rum for patio parties.
Is a Hostel Right for You?
Not every hostel will match the vibrant experience I had in Quito, and they're not for everyone. While I love meeting travelers from around the globe, some might balk at sharing spaces with strangers?"or, say, dealing with a snoring bunkmate.
Hotels offer more privacy, which can be appealing. Sharing a room and waiting for showers might be deal-breakers for some. But the communal atmosphere of hostels can be refreshing and full of opportunities for connection.
Even if cost were the same, I’d choose a hostel over a hotel for the social experience. However, hostels are often chosen to save money, especially for solo travelers. When traveling with my wife, we find hotels more competitive since we pay for two beds in a hostel.
Many hostels do offer private rooms, allowing for more solitude while still enjoying a social environment. Some even come with private bathrooms.
In the U.S., hostels aren't as prevalent as in other countries, although bed-and-breakfasts offer a similar experience with private rooms at a higher price point. Thankfully, traditional hostels still exist across most states, providing a budget-friendly and engaging travel alternative.
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