| Many people think a hostel isn't for them if they're | | | | Europe, hostels don't do well if they're not |
| not 19, laden down with backpack, and scraping | | | | convenient to transit connections and major sights. |
| together their last forints/pounds/euros, etc. But | | | | Trying to find a bed & breakfast or hotel that's |
| would you consider a hostel for a romantic getaway, | | | | reasonably priced in the same area is very difficult. |
| girls weekend, or family retreat? If not, consider the | | | | *A Great Way to Meet Travel Partners: In my 30's, I |
| following points: | | | | stayed in a hostel in Prague where I met the most |
| * Many Hostels Have Private Rooms: Sure, they're | | | | delightful travel partner. We took in a pub crawl and |
| not the Ritz but they're usually clean and have a | | | | a trip to the zoo. We still talk via email today and our |
| bathroom in the room or nearby. Plus, they're | | | | paths would have never crossed if I had holed up in |
| generally a fraction of what a similar hotel room in | | | | an expensive hotel room. |
| the same area would cost AND often include | | | | Sure, some hostels are better than others. The |
| breakfast. Add in the bonus of internet access | | | | criteria that makes them great finds vary from |
| lounge/activity planning that many hostels have and | | | | person to person, but there are some standards to |
| there's not much reason to dimiss a hostel. | | | | look for. See my related article, How To Pick The |
| *Hostels Are Usually Near The Action: Particularly in | | | | Best Hostel For You. |