Comments on: All You Need to Know About Hostels

By: Top 10 Things We Fear When Traveling, and How To Get Over Them | Have Pack, Will Travel

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:15:56 +0000

[...] a followup to this, I still talk with so many people who are scared to death of hostels. My first one was in Montreal and while it wasn’t the best night’s rest I’ve [...]

By: Tips for Planning a Successful Trip | Have Pack, Will Travel

Tips for Planning a Successful Trip | Have Pack, Will Travel — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:57:15 +0000

[...] to sleep beyond my first night of arrival. Although I’ve had nothing but good luck with hostels and budget hotels while traveling, I don’t want to pre-pay for someplace that might turn out [...]

By: Michaela Potter

Michaela Potter — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:14:23 +0000

When I first backpacked through Europe in the early 90′s, the hostels were completely adequate for what I wanted at the time – after all, I was a college student. I couldn’t imagine staying in those same hostels now, but am happy to hear that they have “grown up” in Europe.

Both Australia and New Zealand have always had options for more of an adult setting – including private rooms and kitchens (which help greatly in saving on eating out). So it is great that European hostels are also appealing to more of an adult crowd – especially those who plan to travel long-term!

By: Jennine

Jennine — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:49:54 +0000

I have always enjoyed staying in hostels. Even the slightly shady ones leave you with good stories! You just want to make sure you’re not staying in the Bates Motel!

By: Dave and Deb

Dave and Deb — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:35:38 +0000

We don’t stay in hostels very often, but we have a few times. As a couple, we always opt for the private room. I love the social side of a hostel. When you are feeling lonely while traveling, it is a good way to meet people. Thanks for the advice. Love that they have free wifi now.
Hahaha, I haven’t watched hostel yet either. Don’t think I will.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:18:15 +0000

Very good information, I’m going to share this with others planning on going to Europe. I’ve never stayed in a hostel but I know many of my friends that stayed in some good hostels and some shady hostles. Like you said, best to do your research before you get there and not be surprised at what you find out when you get there.