Disadvantages Of Staying In A Hostel

From Cheap Travel Hotels

Theft can be a problem since guests may share a common living space, but this is generally prevented by locking up belongings. Most hostels offer some sort of system for safely storing valuables, and many offer private lockers.

Lack of privacy can also be a problem. Sharing a sleeping dormitory is very different from staying in a private room at a hotel or Bed & Breakfast, and might not be comfortable for those requiring more privacy. Mixed dormitories can also be problematic when people need to change clothes.

Noise can make sleeping difficult on occasions, whether from snoring, someone returning late or leaving early, or the close proximity of so many people. For this reason, many youth hostels and backpackers' hostels fix times for last admissions and lights out.

In the past many youth hostels imposed age limits, but today it is more common for backpackers' or independent hostels to accept guests of all ages.