7 Types of HostelsBoutique, Party, 5 Star and more

7 Types of Hostels

1. Cheap Hostels – travel on a budget

Yes, there is still the kind we call „cheap hostels“. It refers to the one(s) with the lowest prices in town.

Most likely the service and facilities are not to a high standard, and in general their location is perhaps not in the city center.

7 Types of Hostels

2. Homely & Cosy Hostels

The most cosy one you can find. It instantly feels and looks like a home rather than a paid accommodation. There is the kitchen you can use, as well as an actual living room and many more little details which make a place feel like a home.

7 Types of Hostels

3. Boutique Hostels – Design & Upscale

A boutique hostel is the most design-conscious type, whereby a boutique-style meets and joins with the hostel world.

It is a well-designed accommodation, but still on budget.

7 Types of Hostels

4. Party Hostels – All Night Long

Party Hostels are oriented more towards the younger-minded travelers.

Party Hostels usually organise special events, and there is no way alcohol is missing at any point of the party!

7 Types of Hostels

5. Traditional Youth HostelsA Hostel that has maintained its original focus over the years as a cheap, social accommodation option.

Here you will stay in big dorms, find huge common areas, and without a doubt, these traditional hostels are optimized for bigger groups like school excursions and team-building weekends.

7 Types of Hostels

6. Activity Hostels – the Lifestyle

These hostels are for the active traveler, and offer an accommodation themed to the specific type of activity they are providing in or next to the hostel.

It is a lifestyle which comes combined with the hostel.

7 Types of Hostels

7. 5 Star Hostels – based on a transparent criteriaA 5 Star Hostel is an eco-friendly design-conscious hostel, offering a social and comfortable experience.

A unique concept to Hostelgeeks. Here is a full definition for the standards of a 5 Star Hostel: http://hostelgeeks.com/what-is-a-5-star-hostel/

7 Types of Hostels

Summary

Every hostel is of course unique and a lot of them can easily be a hybrid of two types, or maybe even more!

Make sure you check out the reviews to get an idea as it’s important to find out which type of hostel might fit in with your travel plans.

Find the full definition of all 7 types of Hostels here: http://hostelgeeks.com/types-of-hostels-boutique-party-5-star-hostels/

7 Types of HostelsBoutique, Party, 5 Star and more

Read the full guide to european Hostels here: http://hostelgeeks.com/hostels-europe-full-guide/