TYPES OFHOSTELS

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THE‘HOME FROM HOME’

HOSTEL

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• There is little pressure to be anyone other than yourself, and to do whatever it is that you want to do.

• The perfect type of hostel for solo travellers and first-timers.

• The owners feel like cousins or big brothers and sisters.

• The sofa may be wearing thin but it is beyond comfortable.

• They probably almost definitely have a dog.

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THELUXURY/BOUTIQUE

HOSTEL

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• Luxury hostels exist to prove that budget travel doesn’t have to mean cheap and nasty.

• The combination of stunning, sometimes award-winning design, with a focus on the traveller’s experience.

• “I love splurging on luxury hostels because they’re usually more affordable than hotels, but offer the same amount of privacy and oftentimes are more fun and have a more laid-back atmosphere and staff.” –Travels of Adam

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ECO HOSTELS

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• Environmentally friendly and conscious of creating a low impact on the earth. 

• Possibly tucked away in a quiet wooded area and sustained by low-emission heating, or based in a city high-rise with strong recycling morals and a dedication to renewable energy.

• Committed just as much to responsible and sustainable travel as to their guests.

• p.s. for tips on how to be an eco-friendly hostel traveller read: Earth Day 2015: Tips for Responsible Hostel Travel.

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SURF HOSTELS

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• Guests tend to be obsessed with flip-flops (or thongs for my Aussie readers) and the ocean.

• BBQs and beer nights are a regular occurrence.

• There will always be sand in the showers and sheets no matter how hard the staff try to clean both.

• Want to know more? Read my story on TravelDudes: The link between surfing and crying in Portugal.

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PARTY HOSTELS

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• The clue is in the name with party hostels.

• If you’re looking for a calm, relaxing atmosphere in which to read a book you’re probably not going to find one corner exempt from the rave.

• But you will find fun drinking games, a lot of beer, loud music and laughter.

• No party hostel is complete without beer pong – so start practicing now!

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TRADITIONALYOUTH HOSTELS

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• Youth hostelling association stem from the very beginning of the youth hostel movement

• Originally designed by Richard Schirrmann in order open up a rural world to city school children (read more about the history of hostels).

• Still take in large groups of school children throughout the year.

• Also cater well for families and individual travellers.

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HYBRIDHOSTEL/HOTELS

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• Budget hotels that offer shared dormitories and private rooms, plus social common areas.

• More families and older groups can be found in hybrids than in hostels due to the budget price compared to other hotels – but this doesn’t mean they’re not fun!

• Some have both guest kitchens and bars – great communal areas to make friends.

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BOOKING HOSTELSTHAT ARE

RIGHT FOR YOU

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