WATCH THIS before you stay in a HOSTEL for the first time | Tips for beginners

[@kayak0000]

There is a special place in hell for people who don't wake up to their own alarm/s.

[@Devsord637]

Or at least turn them off if theyre not going to get up when they go off

[@meltheboss]

Lol

[@laxshvrma]

it's right next to where people are being boiled because their phone rings a million times when they r in shower

[@maiu1922]

An extra special place in hell for the guy in a tent next to me who forgot his phone while he was out and I had to listen to the alarm every 15 minutes for 2 hours on my day off

[@ahhwe-any7434]

My ex. He's her problem now 😁

[@sssp1046]

As a person who stays at hostel almost every time I travel solo, I can guarantee these are some great tips! The points she mentioned are so on point, especially the part about starting conversation and making friends. Thank u for sharing this video, it was a great reminder of the awesome memories I made during my stay at hostels. It can be super fun and sometimes even wild if u meet the right people that u can vibe with ;)

[@MomsTravelTeam]

What is the age range do you think? I've always wanted to check out hostels but... I'm turning 60.

[@Hostelz]

@@MomsTravelTeam There are hostels as well for senior travelers. We have a filter on our website to narrow down the hostels. Lots of hostels you will love!!

[@ht-ve9fe]

@@MomsTravelTeam Man no one worth talking to cares if you're old or not.

[@kwong6884]

Second rule is so important! I once stayed in a hostel where a guest arrived at 2am, turned on the main light, tried to shove a too big suitcase into a metal locker and then proceeded to watch videos without earbuds on their phone in bed. 😤

[@consti2463]

In germany we say "Hurensphn"🤣

[@jenny.barter]

Glad she’s addressed the way she says hostel right from the start lol

[@harrykendall210]

Glad she said the disclaimer at the beginning. Otherwise there would be much hostelity

[@broccoligoddess]

I only do female-only or single rooms in hostels after my first hostel experience. I went to Amsterdam and stayed in a super lowkey place, everything else about it was great, but a straight couple decided to stay in a room with 6 beds instead of getting their own. Every night the man would come down to the bottom bunk and they would touch each other and whisper in each others ears. Couldn’t fall asleep, was so uncomfortable. Their heads were literally a foot away from mine because our beds were perpendicular to each other. I’m not a prude at all but I didn’t sign up for THAT.

[@alluneedislove7460]

Wow they are so rude! WTF?!

[@Smashingpumpins]

=(

[@abofadi8389]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ozzieone67]

No shame in people honestly I’m the same I only go to male only or single room

[@dayanhyames6363]

I have no problem with that at all. I simply ask them, would you like sometime alone? They always laugh and say no.

[@truthseeker8072]

Jesus I think you’ve just taught me more social skills than anyone ever has. This isn’t a backhanded compliment.

[@peregrino9154]

Jesus taught you social skills?

[@truthseeker8072]

@ 🤣lacking punctuation. I know.

[@chriswyatt9869]

I always try and find hostels with curtains on the bunks. It’s such a big deal for me, I hate the idea of people watching me sleep and privacy is great. Just close the curtains and relax and watch some Netflix, no one will bother you. If you’re new it’s the a good way to ease into it, but also now I’ve committed to it.

[@LoyalOpposition]

Netflix sucks, lol. KZbin is the best.

[@jamiesbooksandstuff]

Or find capsule hotels, they’re kinda like hostels but you get your own little metal pod to sleep in with complete privacy, a TV, and plugs

[@greeneileen]

or bring a big, thin microfiber towel and make your own curtain for the bottom bunk!

[@chriswyatt9869]

@@jamiesbooksandstuff I go to them occasionally if there’s a good deal but they are generally more expensive and I find very not social - I like a bit of a mix. I want to hang out with people but also want my sleep and privacy. Feel like capsule hostels go too far one way for my liking

[@chriswyatt9869]

@@greeneileen I have the worst luck for getting top bunks all the time lol. Never thought of that tho, would be the best use of those microfibre towels - I hate them and hate using them

[@anahiaguilar6710]

Reminder!!! Even if it's the afternoon people travel throughout the day/night and still need to respect them. I.e. asking to turn on the light. Amongst other things it's all about respect when staying in a hostel.

[@yellopinki]

👍🏼I was thinking the same thing also people work the night shift 11-7 and don’t get up until 8-9 pm

[@emmlaurel]

Thank you! Leaving for Europe in a few weeks and will be my first time in hostels, so this is so helpful!!!

[@JourneyWithJemima]

Yes! Have the best time :)

[@beanaguts]

As someone who lives in a colder climate, I love talking about what the weather is like where they’re from. When in doubt talk about the weather lol!

[@MEL-nx2lp]

Thank you so much for this video ! I relate to a lot of things that you’re saying about organizing your bag, the essentials one should bring while traveling in hostels, etc. You’re truly helping me out planning a 6 weeks long trip in Europe 🤩

[@JohnDundee-el2ro]

One great tip the top of the beds always look pretty clean however always look under the mattress for anybody that's been sick or bloody covers and the bed bugs which can make you ill I worked in award winning hostels and they were always finding the white bed bugs

[@sarahfranco6802]

And what to do if you find them?

[@justjokingjonesy8874]

She's a bundle of energy

[@kurtfletcher9161]

Deffo ADHD

[@stevenvarner2495]

I'm 61 and will be backpacking through Britain this summer. Some of the time I'll *actually* be backpacking since I'm taking lightweight camping gear. I used to stay in hostels all the time, but now I'm afraid I'm going to be the old snoring guy that everyone hates. I booked a newly listed AirBnB in Edinburgh so far in order to avoid that issue. I'm still debating what I want to do in Inverness.... - BTW, your pronunciation of "hostel" is historically correct, even if uncommon now. The word "hostel" was revived from Middle French (same spelling) by Sir Walter Scott for his historical fiction. In modern French the word became "hôtel" with the "ô" representing a dropped "s". That came into modern English as a loan word: "hotel".

[@andym28]

You know you camp out in scotland?v useful. St Christopher's hostel at Waverley station Edinburgh also in London and paris is excellent

[@venus-gd4uz]

enjoy edinburgh! its my home city and it is so beautiful, highly recommend going up the bridges (right new to town), they have some lovely cafes up there!

[@henrietta9206]

im 36 and Sydney hostels ban anyone over age 35, I hear ya, Steve.

[@bobbywolmartasmr]

Very very useful video been using hostels for a handful of years. The part about starting conversation and making friends is very accurate lol. Thanks for the video!

[@מורןשלמה-ה7ז]

Thank you for the information! I was really nervous about booking a hostel and you definitely relaxed me 💓

[@walkietalkietraveller2932]

if you are female, then if you book female only dorms you can get that extra feeling of security..... as well as less snoring, bad smells and strange noises !! :)) happy travels.

[@turkeyphant]

Are you insane? I've been in over 70 hostels on five continents. There is nowhere in the world where it's not insanely rude to turn on the main light at 7am while everyone is still sleeping jesus.

[@chefkoch4421]

Yeah I thought the same, I dont even use the flashlight of my phone I just use the light from the screen of the phone.

[@turkeyphant]

Yes me too, incredibly disrespectful to go round beaming a torch in a dark room which inevitably scans over people's eyes.

[@wadesingleton]

I'm taking off for Europe soon, so this video was very informative. Also I love your energy Jemima! Keep up the good work and safe travels!

[@thorpizzle]

Very good tips. I have been staying in hostels for over a decade at this point. I have stayed in hostels in 11 countries, all of which were in Asia, with the exception of the US. I have a few comments/additions. First, depending on the city and the prices, private rooms can be a great way for families to save money on accommodations. I booked a private suite for myself, my sister, my brother-in-law, and my niece in Chicago for $45/night. A hotel would have easily been $100/person/night, and an Airbnb would not have been much better. We ended up canceling because of covid, but it was good to at least know my niece would not have had to shower in a shared bathroom with strangers. Also, I was lucky enough in Mongolia to have stayed at a hostel that planned custom tours. The owner canceled one night of my stay so I could go stay in the countryside for a night. While I was away from the city, she held my valuable and my luggage and kept them safe, at no extra charge. Take advantage of stuff like that if you can.

[@MsAaannaaa]

ok, you got me all hyped up about my hostel stay in NZ next year :D

[@tessgonzalez285]

thank you this was super helpful! i never rly traveled alone or honestly ever so these are great tips

[@CatchtheEllatrainhostel]

You have shared some great tips here. As someone who runs my own hostel I agree with most of your points.

[@poojabasran3078]

Thank you, I was curious as a women in her 30’s to travel and be in hostel.

[@nadinehayes7416]

I want to go backpacking so much

[@elkinjohn]

hooking up... laundry rooms, patios, balcony's, bathroom stalls... keep your eyes open for quiet secluded places...

[@ghost_1153]

This is very useful. Im going backpaing across russia by the trans-siberian railway all the way to Vladivostok and im Planning on staying only in hostels for budgets shake and to make it more of an adventure.

[@lily7459]

Ohhhh you stayed at Old Town Hostel in Edinburgh right? Looooved these rooms, so spacious!!!

[@Ellister29]

Hearing you talking about room size I immediately thought about that one hostel in edinburgh so when you mentioned it I was like "oh! Yeah! This!" lol

[@shriramjawahar22]

thank you!!! you're amazing

[@feer28]

Thank you so much for this video!! I want to go to Vancouver but hotels are really expensive and I'll probably travel solo. I found a cool looking hostel but it would be my first time in a hostel so I was anxious about sharing the room with others BUT at the same time I wanted to meet new people. Your video really helped me to make up my mind :) I think I will give it a try

[@JourneyWithJemima]

Aw yes I love to hear this! It's worth giving it a go! I'm sure you'll have the best time

[@feer28]

@@JourneyWithJemima I did! I returned few weeks ago and it was amazing. Now I want to stay in hostels for every trip haha

[@georgehare2915]

canada ? a minus 10 by any yardstick. myself canadian hell ?? even GREYHOUND NO MORE JUST EXTREMELY COSTLY RAIL

[@A-RAW20s]

Gonna stay in a private room in a hostel in San Diego for a convention in town ! 🤘🏻 first time hope it’s gonna be swell

[@MichaelTravelsJapan]

thank you so much for this, i am traveling alone to Japan for the first time in october and booked a hostel in Gion / Kyoto.

[@dawnwarren8585]

I love this video! I learned so much!! Thank you!

[@rebelmama37]

I agree about the overhead room light. One time a person came in VERY late one night and turned on the overhead light! I was really mad LOL The tote bag for the (unplanned) top bunk is brilliant! I'm gonna give this a go again but I am not gonna book ahead because it's off season, there are a million hostels, and I NEED a bottom bunk and don't want to get stuck with a top one if I book ahead! THANKS!!!

[@seriouslyyoujest1771]

Yeah, Hostel’s are for the very young. The absolute worst part of staying Hostel’s what is the snoring, which sounded like dueling banjos in the movie Deliverance with Burt Reynolds. Intentionally come in loudness of the story, we get louder, and louder, until one of the snoring parties would wake up or stirs. It was so awful. Beautiful old chargers home in sandboard Park, San Jose was unbelievable. And the top floor of the hospital in Granby lake, Colorado was magnificent.

[@Hostelz]

Hostels are great for any age; really depends on the type, I'd argue...the snoring is a massive issue :D

[@shqipeahmetoglu1893]

Hahah lovely general tips. I am Albanian and living abroad, I currently came back in my country and in the hostel I am right now in Tirana (city that I lived 7 years previously)electricity went off for 30min (still going) 😂 I searched tips about hostels online & here I am in your channel Is my second experience in Hostel I chose female only room option and is the second time I have all the room only for me (perhaps because of winter) I am sorry for your towel 🥲 I usually book airbnb / hotels or apartments but hostel is way more convenient in terms of saving the money for something else than sleep. I am liking so far ! Good luck!

[@azraelslight]

Have a chin wag - first time I've ever heard that. Totally going to use it now. Thank you for your awesome videos - they are super helpful.

[@morefitdaily]

Thank you for the information! I was really nervous about booking a hostel and you definitely relaxed me

[@passionatelifeproject]

Perfect timing. I backpacked quite a bit in the past (20 years ago) and stayed in some amazing hostels (Denmark, London, Scotland). I'm heading to Italy in May and have booked a couple of hostels. I'm a bit apprehensive as I am a lot older now...

[@morgan3llis001]

you shouldn't be!! i'm 30 and have met plenty of cool travelers in their 30s, 40s, and sometimes older! tbh honestly the coolest ppl will be the oldest folks cuz theyve traveled so much and have great stories.

[@claudiap.53]

Im 36 and r going to stay in hostels in europe

[@Tommyttm]

Wow 😊 interesting I’m not a shy person I downloaded hostelworld app… wanting to use it for future trip to live in Europe… it’s best to write ✍️ down everything on notebooks 📒

[@timkingsford2001]

Don't know how I ended up with this in my feed but the points you make were also pretty relevant back in the nineties when I did a lot of backpacking on my own. I always used to talk to people in the dorms and common areas and I'd say well over 95% were friendly and chatty as well, you can weigh people up pretty quickly. It's the people that make hostels and at the end of the day most people are happy to socialise and share their stories. The worst hostels I found were the ones who had a lot of long term residents or who accepted large groups coming off overland tours as they tended to be pretty bonded and weren't always that welcoming although were always pleasant enough. I used to try and do my 'bag shuffling' the evening before if I had an early start so when my alarm went off I was up and grabbed my stuff and out the door hopefully not disturbing too many people. At the end of the day though most people were pretty tolerant as it works both ways. If anyone moans too much about occasional disturbances it's sometimes worth pointing out to them that they do have the option of booking a hotel room. Back in the day most hostels were happy to recommend and/or book onward accommodation, although maybe these days wouldn't do it as people have their own smart phones. They also often met long distance buses especially in South Africa/Australia and took people to their hostels but don't know if they do that now, probably worth asking though as it was very convenient. Some of my best memories and laughs were from staying in hostels and doing associated trips/activities. Just do it, you wont regret it.

[@luisbilardys]

Bottom bunk always!

[@charles-antoineleclair6741]

Hi, this will be my first time travelling solo in Europe in February. I am going to Spain for two weeks and looking to sleep at hostels. Thank you so much for this video. I was anxious but after watching your video I think that I'm actually excited for this adventure lol! :)

[@itsjustme8359]

I didn’t even think of the possibility that people hook up in hostel dorm rooms 😂 like what is really wild to me I guess it depends on the time of day. Like if it’s 1pm and no one is there that’s fine I’ll just leave out and take a walk around the town but if im coming in the hostel around midnight to go to sleep I do not want to hear that 😂

[@emmmalilyy]

Thank you so much for this video! Always have the best advice 👍🏼

[@travellerOnFeet]

Thank you! Checking this out on my first solo trip and wishing to have some good conversations in brugge.

[@connork.557]

this was a great video, I loled a couple of times especially for the meme you played for the lights segment haha

[@chaoss86]

Not so sure about alarms, a hostel I stayed in had a rule to turn your phone on silent in the dorms

[@1990pommie]

first hostel stay was 1963 . uk . nz aust nz tassie last when aged 69 fun times always solo around aus totaly 5 times every train incl ghan to darwin. jumping crocs .

[@cookiecat123]

Hey you're back!!! Great video and hope all is well! (It's Courtney in Brooklyn 🙂)

[@JourneyWithJemima]

hi! nice to hear from you :)

[@rikayangu3833]

Brilliant tips, never knew there are mixed dorms but then I have never been a hostel person.I travel solo but try to have a budget for a cheap room than going in a hostel, still, lovely tips for people staying in hostels

[@Max-om5gh]

Australian - Bunks, Bounce’s, Mad Monkeys, Base’s and Nomads are the best.

[@hugoturbill6067]

The yellow square hostels in Rome, Florence and Milan are great

[@xxshinypinkxx]

But those are for party people, right? 🎉

[@aldogarcia2150]

Which hostels are those, how do i like them up

[@samir-abderraouf]

I will see that next week

[@TheShauNanigans]

I pack a tiny push light that fits in my personal bag for getting ready when I don't want to turn on the main light. It takes up barely any space, I'm not wasting my phone battery, and I'm not trying to figure out where to place my phone so that I can see and not blind anyone by accident because I have a flashlight I'm waving around trying to see things with.

[@jovibaby]

thanks for this! i’m going to europe for two months and im super nervous about hostels! but i really feel like i need to meet new people

[@1990pommie]

notice boards great in hostels share rides common did not hear you mention

[@maryj4876]

Omg, get a private room if you want to have sex. It's very awkward and won't think of it ever in a public place even if you're just two for a moment, unless you're used to it coz you always do that. 😅

[@JohnDundee-el2ro]

All the young backpackers don't normally look maybe one or two they just notice the bed is clean at the top and the place is clean

[@hugoturbill6067]

Watching this from my hostel bed in Florence

[@braedenszostak9825]

Great Video! have you had much experience with couch surfing app?

[@TheBetterFoodie]

Someone kept their phone with alarm on in a locker near my bed and they slept in ANOTHER ROOM. FML I hate such people

[@hasinmh23]

thank you, this was helpful.

[@zoe._.1850]

Pleaseee, what hostel did you stay in in Edinburgh?? I'm planning a trip in Feb next year. Loved the video!

[@nuojin1036]

Any recommendations for a hostel in Paris? A solo female traveler

[@sarinsahil]

Thank you very much! This does help me prepare. I am new to the idea. Can one store a large checked-in bag (Large Size - 30”x19”x12” or 76.2 x 45.72 x 30.48 cm) in most hostels? Would you recommend capsule hotels instead?

[@orteezthis]

Thank you! Europe here i go 🙌

[@geomatt7701]

I stayed in a 52-bed dorm room in Iceland once haha - biggest one by far though

[@triton62674]

Was a refurbed bunker or something haha

[@federicagrech22]

Thank you so much, very helpful video. I'm going to prauge this summer and I would love to know the name of the hostel which ahd plenty of activities. Thanks again : )

[@johnsarea]

I love you, random traveller woman

[@missamericausa]

Recommend hostels!!!!! Algarve, Lisbon, Porto?

[@hialeahkid2]

Im glad ive never stayed in a dorm room before , and only once in a private room hostel . I guess I would have met more ladies , had I though !

[@Minecraftrok999]

If you go to hostels with the intention of meeting girls: Don't.

[@lovegood3417]

Everything you said is so accurate and relatable! (I'm also team bottom bunk 😎)

[@milandaertl9864]

Thankyou Jemina for your honest tips. Looking forward to traveling Europe in hostels. Great vid🙂

[@XarxayJones]

Any recommendations in London for a traveling EDM DJ?? 😊💫

[@andym28]

St Christopher's Camden. You can crash at the bus station at Victoria too.

[@ignaciobalais5394]

My friend went to Colombia & stayed in the hostel had a drinks with one of the guys in the hostel he met & he woke up in the hospital after couple of days. He lost all his belongings watch, wallet, ipad, laptop, jewelries. They tried to take his kidney. Thank God he was okey

[@bobbyjames4300]

Crazy ..

[@ultraspeedy4911]

Well now I’m fucking terrified for my trip. Thank you

[@chubbychaser00izu]

I am glad your friend is ok. That is close to the worst experience you can ever have staying in a hostel.

[@Razorwire6969]

Really great advice I'm more worried about being body snatched and sold is that a worry or naw

[@yazminroman4626]

Very much valid because same. I thought I was the only one who was thinking this😭

[@MalaDelMonteTV]

love it

[@jupiterShoezR4Me]

The main thing that worried me when I was sleeping in a bottom bunk was if someone comes back to the room drunk and pees in the bunk above me. I saw a pic of that on reddit (whilst laying on the bottom bunk) were it seeped through the mattress and it grossed me out the whole time I was there.

[@chubbychaser00izu]

There is an image!

[@ebermtheburn]

Don't plan on getting much sleep in a hostel. People snore, sick people go travel anyways and cough the whole time. I even had packed solid cough medicine and offered this guy who was keeping everyone awake with his coughing, the bastard rejected the cough medicine. Luckily, he left after one night.

[@petgranny194]

Nice vlog.

[@nadgri8682]

What’s the average age range at a hostel? Staying at a hostel by myself for the first time soon. I’m 36, hoping to meet not only like 20 year olds 😅

[@Irishrose5424]

in Euston, London, last year. I had a guy come in and start talking and there were two other people sleeping so I made the universal finger over mouth shh sign and he went balistic and then when I tried to ignore him he came over to my side of the room and put his hand under my blanket to touch my leg. Lets just say that guy got taken out by police. He was loonie tunes. Ladies please be careful and ask for a room with all females if you can. Mixed dorms are ok if you are in a group but not if you are solo.

[@ozzieone67]

Honestly for women female only should no brainer I mean every country with hostels has female only

[@jannika7184]

When you didnt book your hostel in advance and they didnt have a free room, what did you do? Just in case I ever get into that situation haha

[@rotunderpressure]

Thank you so much for sharing those tips! I’m planning to travel America in hostels, but I haven’t been to any hostel before. What I am curious is, is it safe to charge my phone or laptop while I take a shower? I’m little nervous if someone would steal it. What’s your advice on this?

[@veterahn9587]

i stayed in hundreds of hostels in the world and i would always try to get to know my roommates first, if there is someone i dont trust really i would take greater car. But usually your totally fine doing that just put your bedsheet on top of it but dont leave it there for the full day. Big dorm rooms is usually where the most stuff gets stolen, just go at stuff with common sense and you will have a great time :)

[@rotunderpressure]

@@veterahn9587 thank you so much for your advice!

[@artdedoff7621]

And Don’t Forget About Earplugs & Special Dark Eye hat - all this brings you Darknees, Silence and Serenity 😎

[@sprengkopp5451]

What a topic. I try to disturb as less as possible. If I need a light I use a light if I can avoid light I avoid light if I need a alarm I use a alarm .,….

[@MixedChick1]

10:04 your hostel didnt have curtains?

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

I need a single room as I can't stand sharing. It's difficult to find such spaces so usually I end up paying more and staying in hotels. Dorms are just not for me no matter what the price saving. I like the communal space such as longe or kitchen to meet people, I just can't sleep with them.

[@marcinros2390]

Hostels are a nightmare if you need to sleep at least 7 hours. Usually in hostels the 'silent night' is between 2am and 5 am .. if you are lucky

[@cair4742]

Do people steal stuff? How do you deal with staying in rooms with people you feel uncomfortable with?

[@GabiBu]

i’m always paranoid to get pickpocketed. am i supposed to always take my stuff with me? for example, when i go take a shower or such

[@Shinyhappyperso]

Take your stuff with you into the bathroom. Take a plastic bag with you then you can keep the water/steam out of things it shouldn't be in.

[@26nurhakim]

Subscribed

[@BORANATRAVEL]

When I heard the sex thing, I was almost convinced to give up the hostel experience. 😮😮

[@qjtvaddict]

That’s hilarious to me

[@BORANATRAVEL]

@@qjtvaddict why?

[@srijana9369]

so what to do if there is no rooms in hostel, what to do? where to stay?

[@romeclay6401]

Wonder if you stayed at the hive party hostel in Budapest

[@JourneyWithJemima]

I think that was it!

[@christianlalisan1530]

I stayed there in Sept! I like the bedspace and clean bathrooms inside the room.

[@X.ndr_a.l]

What about shared bathrooms? Like isn’t that weird haha

[@jayroberts4900]

27, been on a few 'holidays' in my time, but haven't really achieved much and just want to go and see the world before i'm old and it's too late.. but like HOW DO YOU START?! I currently work and i'm thinking of just saving for 6 months to a year and just going somewhere? but how much do you need roughly? thanks

[@marmarbob]

How can you tell if hostels are party hostels or not?