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Debunking the Myths of Hostels
The awesome travel writers over at BootsnAll have put together a huge section about hostels and hostelling! Here’s some advice we thought was handy:
Debunking the Myths of Hostels
Before we hit the myths, first let’s talk about one of the most universal truths of both hosteling and traveling: Be considerate of others, and treat them as you would like to be treated. Remember that, and we reckon you’re going to have an even better time in the hostel and on the road. Now, here are some common myths about hostels and hosteling, and what we think of them:
- You have to be under the age of 30 to use a hostel.
- Hostels are scummy, dirty places.
- If you stay in a hostel you will look poor.
- You can’t use the kitchen equipment without getting sick.
- All foreigners and people in hostels are out to hurt you, rob you and rip you off.
- A woman cannot, should not and must not hostel alone – who knows what will happen to her!
- If you stay in a hostel you will have to listen to other people’s funky noises every night.
- If you don’t speak the language, you can’t communicate.
- Hostel owners bore holes through the walls to spy on their guests.
- If you are over 25 nobody will talk to you.
- Special ‘hostel slippers’ must be worn inside the hostel.
- The beds in hostels are breeding grounds for lice/bugs.
- I can’t leave my stuff in my room, everything will get ripped off!
- When staying at a hostel you can make as much mess as you like, the staff will clean up after you.
- There’s no need to worry about being considerate, everyone is just there to party 24/7.
- The hostel owners love people who share alcohol in the dormitories, it adds to the spirit of things.
- Hostels are safe havens to buy/share/deal drugs.
- The refrigerator is full of free snacks for you to indulge in.
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