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No longer just for youths, hostels provide inexpensive, basic accommodations for travelers and can be found in most countries around the world. Travelers covering a lot of ground with little luggage, like backpackers, find "hostelling" a great way to meet interesting people and discover local places to explore, while staying away from... more »
For people travelling around Scotland, hostel’s provide good quality, comfortable accommodation at a reasonable price. Hostels have come a long way to shed their previous cheap and not so cheerful image. To find a good hostel in Scotland, look no further than the Scottish Independent Hostels Association. more »
If you're visiting Bangkok, Thailand, staying in a hostel is a great way to save a few dollars and meet fellow travelers. Thailand, like most countries, is riddled with hostels, and many are in Bangkok. more »
London may have earned a reputation as one of the most expensive cities in the world, but some forward planning and a little insider knowledge will help you find budget accommodations in London. Read on to learn how. more »
A trip to New York can be very expensive. A decent hotel in Manhattan can cost as much $250 or more a night. Staying at a youth hostel in New York will cost you about $30 a night. Although it's definitely a step down from a hotel, remember taht you're just there to sleep. You wouldn't want to spend all day hanging out in a hotel,... more »
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Hostels provide budget oriented, sociable accommodation where guests can rent a bed, sometimes a bunk bed, in a dormitory and share a bathroom, lounge and sometimes a kitchen. Rooms can be mixed or single-sex, although private rooms may also be available. Hostels are generally cheaper for both the operator and the occupants; many hostels have long-term residents whom they employ as desk clerks or housekeeping staff in exchange for free accommodation.
In a few countries, such as the UK, Ireland, India, and Australia, the word hostel sometimes also refers to establishments providing longer-term accommodation (often to specific classes of clientèle such as nurses, students, drug addicts, court defendants on bail) where the hostels are sometimes run by Housing Associations and charities. In the rest of the world, the word hostel refers only to properties offering accommodation to travellers or backpackers.
Within the traveller category, another distinction can be drawn between hostels which are members of Hostelling International (HI), a UK-based, non-profit organization encouraging outdoor activities and cultural exchange for the young, and independently operated hostels. Hostels for travellers are sometimes called backpackers hostels, particularly in Australia and New Zealand (often abbreviated to just "backpackers").
Differences from hotels
There are several differences between hostels and hotels, including:
# Hostels tend to be budget-oriented; rates are considerably lower, and many hostels have programs to share books, DVDs and other items.
# For those who prefer an informal environment, hostels do not usually have the same level of formality as hotels.
# For those who prefer to socialize with their fellow guests, hostels usually have more common areas and opportunities to socialize. The dormitory aspect of hostels also increases the social factor.
Communal accommodation
There is less privacy in a hostel than read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hostel
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