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What's the difference
between a Hotel and a Youth Hostel?
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What's the
difference between a Hotel and a Youth Hostel?
What is the difference
between a
Hotel
and a Youth
Hostel?
Knowing the
difference between a Hotel and a Youth
Hostel will save you money and a big
surprise at check-in! While both
hotels and hostels
provide you with a place to stay, the
similarities end there.
Hotels are considered more
luxurious and therefore more expensive. In a
hotel you get your own room and bathroom,
maid service and other amenities that may
include in-room internet service, telephone,
mini refrigerator, cable television, iron
and hair dryer. Your room is cleaned and bed
made daily. You do not need to provide your
own linen. A hotel room offres privacy and
quiet.
Youth Hostels are generally
used by younger travelers or by the young at
heart who are looking for a less expensive
place to stay and are willing to compromise
on privacy and comfort. While staying in a
youth hostel usually is a very pleasant
experiance, one needs to be aware of it's
workings.
Here are the most common basics:
- Ranging from a bunk
bed to a cot, some hostels have rooms
with 2 to 10 beds, while others offer
orphanage-like dormitories that pack in
20 or more. You sometimes have the
choice between single-sex or co-ed
rooms. Many hostels also offer private
"family rooms" for couples or groups.
Often you are required to provide your
own linen or rent it at a fee ($).
- Many hostels have
rules you don't find in hotels, due to
the fact that the facilities are shared!
- Usually the bathrooms
are sex-segregated and are equiped with
a toilet, sink and shower; a bath tub is
sometimes available. The only amenity
you can count on is toilet paper - all
towels, shampoos, hair dryers,
toiletries, etc. are provided you. The
tidyness of the facilities do vary.
- Many, but not all,
hostels offer shared kitchen facilities
where guests can prepare meals. This is
a great way to save money and meet
fellow hostellers. If a proper kitchen
is not available, refrigerators and
storage areas are often provided to help
you stash your food.
Hostels are a great way to
save money and meet new people. If you are
willing to share your space and compromise
on your privacy, the rewards of staying at a
youth hostel are numerous!
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