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Is it worth staying in a hostel?

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The foreign word hostel takes us to a hostel, which is a type of accommodation, which has some characteristics and which can be at more attractive prices, through socialization of its guests, with each guest, being able to rent a bed or bunk bed, but in a shared dormitory, with bathroom, laundry and kitchen.

Generally, a hostel is cheaper, with its long-term residents and many of them end up working as receptionists in these establishments temporarily or in exchange for free accommodation. In many foreign countries, these establishments are used as guesthouses for long-term accommodation.

A hostel is a global trend with a focus on a shared economy. It is a good option and has become a favorite among young people, who like to travel around the world, as pilgrims or backpackers and aimed at a wider audience, in a different environment, which can be multicultural and much cooler.

However, each hostel may have a different focus, but in most cases, they are to find rooms, through collectives or that are female, male, mixed, private or in hostels that are adapted for those who have some type of disability, being able to have internal or external bathrooms or even in some of them, having the possibility of being able to take your pet.  

An experience that is incredible 

Staying in a hostel is considered by many people to be an incredible experience, even more so by those who want to spend time in a city that is different. A hostel is also a choice for those who need to live outside Brazil, to study or work, as the stay is low cost. With this, happening all over the world and even in Brazil.

Even those traveling alone will have the opportunity to have a social experience. The hostel provides a very good environment for making new friends, exchanging experiences and lots of laughter. Whoever is traveling outside our country, for their studies, will practice a language that is different from ours, and it will be inevitable.

In more simplified terms, a hostel is an incredible experience, with rooms and spaces that are shared, with one person paying only for their bed and sharing the rest of the space in that establishment with other people who are strangers. Being a shared space, the price is much more affordable and the atmosphere is very different.

The environment of a hostel, in addition to being an incredible experience, is also much more collaborative and relaxed, and in many of these hostels it tends to be a place where parties are held or tours are organized, which can be Very good for meeting new people and making new friends on your trip.  

What a traveler can find in a hostel 

Hostels are for everyone. Many of them can be as luxurious and elegant as hotels. In many of them, people can expect everything they would find in a hotel or much more. In almost all hostels, there are common rooms to read a book or watch TV, with many of them having terraces and bars on their roof to share a moment with new friends. 

In some of them, there are spaces with laundry facilities and swimming pools to relax and sunbathe. Most hostels offer breakfast, which can be free, with space to store your food in the fridge or in common spaces. Therefore, there is a need to put your name and also take care of the organization and cleaning. If there is any food left over, someone else can use it.

Sharing a kitchen in a hostel is a crucial point, as most of these establishments do not have a restaurant. Then a kitchen is built, which will offer all the equipment that is an appliance and so that its guests have the possibility of cooking their own meals and with many of these foods being there to be shared.  

The wifi is free, which can be a good option in a hostel for those who are going to work or study. The dorms in a hostel come in different shapes and sizes, which can range from basic to cheap and even the most sophisticated, with dorms that are shared, with many people who do not travel together, or private dorms, which are separate ones. by men and women.

It is worth it?

It's really worth camping in a hostel. They are safe compared to other types of accommodation, with most of them having a 24-hour reception, with keys that can be carded and to ensure that only their guests can enter. They can also be equipped with lockers in their bedrooms to store personal items when you are away.

People who are open-minded and who don't mind sharing their spaces with other people who are strangers, who like to meet or meet new people, so that a new culture that is local is known, with other travelers, to get to know new stories and still have a beautiful experience, without worrying about sharing food, drinks, etc., the hostel is for you.

A hostel is a space that is aimed at those who want to have a more communal experience, by sharing their spaces and experiences with other travelers. Before booking a hostel, look for one that can best adapt to your travel style, as there are different hostels and they can be of different sizes or shapes. 

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