It's not for everyone, after all, and hosteling might not be your cup of tea. Or maybe not every night; there are times where you need accommodation, but a hostel just doesn't cut it with you that day. Don't confuse reasons not to hostel with myths about hosteling though – you'd be surprised how many misconceptions there are.
Hosteling still might not for you this time around though, and here are some reasons why you might not want to hostel:
Hosteling still might not for you this time around though, and here are some reasons why you might not want to hostel:
- Close proximity to other people (like 10-bunk rooms): you need more space.
- It's noisier, and you're after peace and quiet.
- Overcrowding can be a problem.
- With so many people in and out, keeping everything clean isn't always easy.
- You would really prefer not to have your belongings in a room with other people.
- Older travelers might not want to be surrounded by younger ones.
- You prefer a little extra luxury and/or comfort.
- Shared bathrooms ain't your thing.
Hosteling isn't for everyone, but also be sure that your reasons aren't actually some of the many myths surrounding hosteling. You might find out that you really want to try it after all!
