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ABOUT ME

Hi! My name is Amyn. I’ve stayed in over 100 hostels across 17+ countries, and each experience has been uniquely amazing. My goal is now to help enhance hostel stays for both guests and owners.

The hostel system is simple yet powerful, hosting travelers from around the world. It is indeed a viable alternative to hotels.

This website showcases the main features of hostels, offers tips on optimizing your experience, and helps you avoid beginner mistakes. Hostel owners can also find perspectives to enhance their guests experience.

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What is a hostel?

According to the dictionary, a hostel is an ‘establishment which provides inexpensive food and lodging for a specific group of people, such as students, workers, or travelers.‘

This definition might limit the perception of hostels as merely places to stay. In reality, hostels can serve as a great starting point for exploring a new city or country, offering a more comprehensive travel experience.

There is no universal formula for the perfect hostel because each one adapts to its environment, as well as the owner and guests themselves.

HOSTELS BY COUNTRIES*

*In terms of quality/price ratio as experienced as of March 2025.

Southest Asia

Thailand the most fun
Cambodia the cheapest
Vietnam the most all-inclusive

Latin America

Ecuador the most fun
Colombia the cheapest
Mexico the most all-inclusive

South America

Ecuador the most fun
Colombia the cheapest
Peru the most all-inclusive

Europe

Spain the most fun
Portugal the cheapest
France the most all-inclusive

BeST OF & WOrst of

These are the most appreciated features of hostels, regardless of country or local culture.

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BEST OF HOSTEL EXPERIENCE

 

  1. Meeting like-minded travelers
  2. Starting point for city exploration
  3. Feeling less like a foreigner
  4. Making new friends
  5. Cost-effective stay
  6. Last-minute booking
  7. Proactive website
  8. Local insight
  9. Access to kitchen
  10. Shared resources

These are the least appreciated features of hostels, regardless of country or local culture.

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WORST OF HOSTEL EXPERIENCE

 

  1. No soap, bin, or hygiene facilities
  2. Too many rules that kill the mood
  3. No communal space
  4. Missing basic condiments
  5. No shampoo holders
  6. Faulty doorbell
  7. Not providing city maps/guidance
  8. Squeaking beds/doors
  9. Pressuring guests to leave reviews
  10. Painful ladder in bunk beds

These are the most appreciated feelings when meeting fellow travelers.

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BEST OF GUEST ENCOUNTERS

  1. Caring and sharing guests
  2. Respectful of vibes
  3. Language exchange
  4. Skill sharing
  5. Travel experiences
  6. Road trip
  7. Business connections
  8. Life stories
  9. Social activities
  10. New insights

These are the least appreciated feelings when meeting fellow travelers.

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WORST OF GUEST ENCOUNTERS

  1. Pack things too early in morning
  2. Not respecting other’s privacy
  3. Throwing stuff down toilets
  4. All time on cellphones
  5. Overestimating profitability
  6. Overusing hot showers
  7. Making noise/snoring
  8. Complaining online/onsite

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