What do you do with your stuff in a hostel?

What do you do with your stuff in a hostel?

Do hostels check passports?

Every Hotel I have ever stayed in all over the world, have all requested my passport, a few years ago they would keep it for a few days (police checks Im told) Nowadays they Photocopy it and hand it back. But yes, You will have to have either a passport or ID card.

What do I need when staying in a hostel?

Are phones not allowed in hostels?

Yes, mobile phones are allowed in hostels . But it depends upon college to college and also vary hostels to hostels. Some college hostels are allowed to use phone in hostel but not in college campus , you can not use mobile phone in the campus.

How do you not get bored in a hostel?

Should I leave my stuff in a hostel?

Don't leave your stuff unattended If you're staying in a shared space, try not to leave your things unattended or outside of a secure locker, even if it's just in your room. In a hostel dorm, if you leave your purse, phone, passport or laptop in the room while you're not there, you're taking a risk.

What time is lights out in hostel?

5) Turning on the lights – Now until about 11pm/midnight, it's generally acceptable to have the lights on in a dorm but any later starts to grind people's gears, especially when they have to be up at 6am for a bus/plane. However at 4 in the morning (unless the whole room is up) it is not acceptable.

What can you not bring to a hostel?

Is there an age limit to stay in hostels?

Some hostels have age restrictions, others don't. In most countries, 18 years old is the minimum age to book accommodation as the primary guest (secondary guests can be younger than 18 if the primary guest is older than 18). In some other countries (and in parts of the US), the minimum age to book is 21 years old.

Are hostels safe for solo female travellers?

Hostels are often shared accommodations, which means that women may be sharing a room with strangers or sleeping in a mixed-gender dorm. This can make some women feel vulnerable and unsafe, but with proper precautions and awareness, women can have a safe and enjoyable experience staying in hostels.

Can couples sleep together in hostels?

Can couples sleep together in hostels? The answer is yes! Many hostels offer private rooms with double beds or twin beds that can be pushed together to create a double bed. Couples can enjoy a private space while still being able to take advantage of the social atmosphere of a hostel.

Do hostels have places to lock your stuff?

Hostels come in different shapes and sizes. Some have dorms with lockers large enough to fit your entire suitcase. For example, when I stayed in a dorm at the Selina hostel in Lisbon, Portugal, I had access to three lockers: one under my bed, one above my bed and a small personal one.

Why are sleeping bags not allowed in hostels?

A lot of hostels do not allow sleeping bags because of potentially bringing in bed bugs. Hope this helps. 3.

What is the disadvantage of staying in hostel?

Lack of Privacy – Since you'll be sharing a room with anywhere between 2 and 20 people, a hostel may not be the best choice of accommodations if you are the type who likes privacy.

What are the rules in a hostel?