Those who are going to travel always have a big doubt: stay in a hostel or a hotel? To answer this question you need to know the difference between the two.

There are many aspects that differentiate a hostel from a hotel, such as price, comfort, location and even privacy.

And to help you understand this choice, we have separated below some points to be analysed before travelling. Check them out!

1 – Price

The hostel is a more economical option than a hotel, so when it comes to travelling you will certainly spend less in a hostel than in a hotel.

Depending on the type of room you choose it can be even cheaper, as there are options of rooms with up to 8 people depending on the hostel.

However, there are also hostels that offer private rooms. Still, in this case, you will pay cheaper than a hotel.

2 – Privacy

The hotel usually offers a little more convenience than a hostel. After all, in this case the bathrooms are not shared and you enjoy more privacy.

However, you will also have to be more willing to pay for it. In a hostel you will have to share some spaces such as bathrooms and kitchen, but in nice ones you have privacy inside your bed, with curtains, for example.

3 – Location

Hostels usually have a more privileged location, usually they are in the central area of the city. While the well located hotels are way more expensive than the average.

So, for those who are going on a trip to explore the city and see the main tourist attractions, the hostel is a more interesting option.

Most of them are located very close to all the tourist sites to make life easier for their guests. In this aspect, points for the hostel.

4 – Socialising

Another point that differs a hostel from a hotel is socialisation. Generally the hotel is more reserved, so you socialise less with other guests.

A hostel, on the other hand, has many shared rooms, as well as a communal kitchen and other rooms. Besides, it is common to have happy hours at the end of the day, which contributes even more to socialisation.

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