telephone. internet connection. locker. and a 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. there are youth hostels in old churches. in old prison. and even on boats. hostels in the most famous cities and in popular resort can be fully booked during peak seasons. so it's a good idea to make online reservations for them.