nowaday most of the young people traveling around the world are backpackers or travelers on a low budget.
they want to see the world,but they can not afford to pay for regular hotel. so youth hostels are the perfect solution for travelers without a lot of money to spend.
the accommodations in hostels are inexpensive because guests usually share rooms and bathrooms. most hotels have a laundry room, telephones, internet connection, lockers, and breakfast service.
some hostels offer individual rooms and cooking facilities, such as a kitchen complete with pots and everything else you need.
some hostels are even in interesting places. in Europe, they are youth hostels in old churches, in old prisons, and even on boats.
Hostels in the most famous cities and in popular resort can be fully booked during peak season, so it is a good idea to make online reservations for them.
hostel are definitely the place for socializing. the guests are usually young people from different countries, and there are plenty of opportunuties to meet other travelers. Some hostels organize parties or have an area in the building where people can meet and chat with other guests and share experiences and travel tips. When you are traveling alone, hostels are one of the best places to make friends