Nowadays 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’t afford to pay for regular hotels. 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 room and bathroom. Most hostels have a laundry room, telephone, Internet connection, lockers, and a breakfast service. Some hostels offer individual room and cooking facilities, such as a kitchen complete with pots and everything else you need. Some hotels are even in interesting places. In Europe, there are youth hotels in old churches, in old prisons, and even on boats. Hotels in the most famous cities and popular resorts can be fully booked during peak seasons, so it’s a good idea to make online reservation for them.
Hotels are definitely the place for socializing. The guests are usually young people from different countries, and there are plenty of opportunities to meet other travelers. Some hotels organize parties or have and area in the building where people can meet and chat with other guests and share experiences and travel tips. When you are traveling alone, hotels are one of the best places to make friends.