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The term hostels remind us of the good old days in college when students used to stay together. And many of us never thought that we would get that experience again.
For youngsters who haven’t traveled much, the first thought that may come about staying in a hostel is “Will it be safe to stay with strangers ?”. As an experienced traveler, I would say that staying in a hostel is one of wisest thing one can DO.
Here are some common perceptions about staying in a hostel.
They are not safe
This is one of the common perceptions of staying in a hostel. People will tell you do not stay with strangers in an unknown location. This is just a perception. The reality is quite different.
I have stayed in hostels in Cambodia and many other countries and I find it totally safe. People in hostels are fun loving and good. Today’s hostels are equipped with good staff and security cameras and that makes it even safer.
There may be theft
This is another perception people have. The reality is quite different. Most hostels have lockers for keeping the stuff safely. Moreover, the hostels have security cameras in all major areas. This prevents easy theft.
Hostels are only for young people
This is not true always. Even seniors stay in hotels. Firstly, it is super cheap and secondly, people get a chance to meet various people. But for budget travelers with a few adjustment hostels can really save a lot of money.
Hostels are not clean
Although dirtiness is not ruled out, most hostels in tourist locations are well maintained. The best advice I can give is to read reviews before booking a hostel. Reviews can say a lot about the cleanliness of the property. When I stayed in Lub D Siam Hostel, that property had the policy of cleaning the rooms on a daily basis.
Sharing a mixed room can be awkward
Sharing a mixed room might seem awkward in a very conservative country. But in many open and semi-conservative countries, there are mixed dorms. Most co-ed dorms do have separate bathrooms and toilets. And that makes it easy for everyone to stay comfortably.
People can’t sleep well
The main point in staying in shared accommodation is to save money while you travel. No doubt there will be a little disturbance from fellow roommates. With a bit of adjustment, people can sleep well. If you want to sleep more an earplug can be used or you ask your fellow mates to lower the tone of their voice.
Today’s hostels have air con, a designated lobby area with sofas, TV’s and, Wi-Fi’s much to the delight of its residents. If you are searching for a GREAT hostel in Bangkok, you can try this property. Lub D Bangkok Siam Hostel
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