TIPS FOR STAYING AT HOSTELS

[@filibusterfirework74]

This video is so well done. I really love your channel. I am about to go to Europe for 6 months, with one month of just traveling, so it is really helpful to have these kinds of videos :)

[@mari.johnson]

+Filibuster Firework Thanks so much! I'm excited for you - you're going to have the best time!!

[@gilaguilar908]

Really good video. I like what you said about "reviews", take it with a grain of salt is so true......unless 100 bad and 1 good.....that's a lot of sodium!

[@keithwaddell4854]

Always remember to bring your towel! And remember DON'T PANIC!

[@BrandonRKH]

It's crazy how good hostels are getting now. I was just at one in Barcelona that offered a free pub crawl, free dinner every night, free walking tours, and the hostel itself was comfortable and fun. Definitely not the scary, dirty place that some people often think about when they hear the word, "hostel!" :)

[@mari.johnson]

So true! Hostels are so legit these days. That one in Barcelona sounds awesome!

[@notAshildr]

Hey, sorry to ask, but which Hostel was that? I'm currently looking for a Hostel in Barcelona and free food sounds awesome!

[@BrandonRKH]

Me (No, not Ashildr, I had the name before Doctor Who, and I'm not changing it!) No problem! It's called Hostel One. Highly recommended. I posted some videos about it on my channel, in case you're interested in hearing my experience!

[@notAshildr]

Thanks a lot! I'll look into it :)

[@skeleveng]

god this was so helpful! you answered questions I didn't even know I had haha, thanks!

[@ParisChicStyle]

I think it's always best to arrive during day time whether you stay in a hostel or a hotel :) I always try to arrive at least midday.

[@mari.johnson]

Fashion Travel Accessories Agreed!

[@cuatroquesos7374]

Thanks for sharing your tips! We're currently chasing our dream to open our own hostel and will keep your tips in mind! :)

[@princeicio]

Awesome, thanks for taking the time to make this video and share your experience!!

[@kitontonlubber]

I just found thus channel and I LOVE IT. I'm traveling to Europe this summer for two months and I can't wait. These videos are so helpful 💕

[@mari.johnson]

+Ava Bava That's so nice to hear! Europe for two months will be amazing!

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

Absolutely one of the best travel tips videos I’ve seen! Thank you for posting this video. Safe travels!

[@chanyasongthumjitti7692]

I like to stay at hostel, whether outside of my country or nearby my house. I always do nice things and follow all the rules. However, this video made me more understand and know some more things that I need to do while staying at hostel so, this is very useful and nice tips as well.

[@TravelSassyUK]

LOVE! Excuse me whilst I binge-watch all of your videos.... oh - and I adore your blackboard backdrop!

[@mari.johnson]

Travel Sassy haha, happy to provide some amusement! Thanks, it's just chalkboard paint!

[@exploredifferent7260]

We absolutely love these videos! Just came upon your channel and are now binge watching.

[@samanthalouis6636]

Super informative and helpful hostel tips! Thank you! I have just started out with my travel and it has been so far the best decision I made in my life. I have stayed in hostels before and one tiny little detail that I learned (the hard way) is bringing my own travel sheet or bed liner. I have very sensitive skin and even the simple detergent used in the bed sheets I sleep on hostels and even hotels make me itch. And it's very frustrating. Then my best friend gave me a travel sheet from Brave Era for my birthday she found in Amazon and wow! it has been a lifesaver plus it's 100% silk and this is the softest material of cloth I ever slept on. Just wanted to share especially for travelers like me who has sensitive skin and also those who want to avoid bed bugs and other creepy crawlers at night. I did treat it with insect repellent and it has given me peace of mind in my sleep while traveling.

[@jordanhaynes1110]

Aight, you da best. You are awesome. Thank you for saying just about all of my hostile questions

[@ksdvdcreators]

Thanks for the tips. Travelling for my first time out of Africa to Thailand. Where most of my stays will be in Hostels. Great Video, keep it up!!

[@anabettencourt6943]

Thanks for the tips, I'm going on another adventure and will stay at a hostel for the 1st time. This video covered most of my questions, thanks for sharing

[@mari.johnson]

Happy to help and happy travels!

[@alyssaanderson4653]

"I'm not gonna tell..." haha! I will be staying in a dorm environment when I travel to Costa Rica next year. Got some good tips from this video! I need more things with hooks!

[@mari.johnson]

Alyssa Anderson haha, yes, more hooks!! Then just make sure you bring a tank top, and fold it up real nice...

[@alyssaanderson4653]

hahaha! On it.

[@jjl6438]

I've been hosteling for many many months in the past. Get your bed linen, pyjamas, toothbrush, toothpaste and towel laid out before you leave the hostel for the day. It minimises fumbling around in the dark when you return. Earplugs are essential for good sleep as people wake up at various times and you'll get woken up by luggage grinding noises. Also leave your mobile phone in your locker overnight or slightly riskier, in your pillowcase under your head when you sleep. Hostels are lifesavers for budget people but you need to be practical and prepared

[@DianaVerry]

Great tips! I love staying at hostels for the social aspect too

[@jonatafontela5595]

Loved ur video ! I'm gonna stay at a hoste for the first time this weekend and I'm so nervous!!! Haha thanks for the tips !

[@mari.johnson]

+jonata fontela You'll have so much fun! Happy travels!

[@tiffanonymous739]

I'm planning to travel solo to Amsterdam and stay in a hostel. The only thing is I'm 28. will it still be easy to meet people or am I going to feel like an outcast because I'm older than everyone else? haha

[@mari.johnson]

Age is all about your attitude! Really though. While it's true that there will be a lot of people younger than you, there will also be people that are older. It's really not an issue! Just be friendly and people will be friendly to you. Have so much fun!!! Amsterdam is one of my favorite cities!

[@TheEllieGiles]

Just discovered your channel today and I love it! So informative and really enjoyable to watch. Wanderlust is hitting me hard haha

[@jazmineperez9045]

Thanks for the tip! Very handy!

[@tanieshawalker3271]

super helpful, thank you xx

[@mari.johnson]

Happy to help! Happy travels!

[@thetravelbra6078]

Great tips - thanks for this post!

[@gooddayhostelbangkok8578]

Love your video!!! If you ever come to Bangkok, Thailand, you have a home!!

When I think back to when I studied abroad, I love how fearless I was in terms of staying in Hostels...cuz I got some stories

[@mari.johnson]

Emily Spadaford Haha. I'd love to hear them!

[@JPGoesGlobal]

Great tips! Didn't think about leaving my night stuff out before going out. Hope I've never been THAT asshole... Listening to you speak about hostels reminds me of a disaster story I had in one. Idea for a next video...? Definitely!

[@mari.johnson]

JP Goes Global Glad to give you some tips. Haha, can't wait to see that video!!

[@enigmatic3066]

at 10:40 are you indicating that you do that or am i just slow?

[@gailbourne653]

Most hostels I've seen advertised seem to be for younger people and backpackers. I want to stay in hostels, but I will be 58 when I go. Is it still a good option for me?

[@mari.johnson]

I've seen people of all ages at hostels! Just read the reviews first and maybe don't pick one that says there's a lot of partying, because that usually indicates mostly younger people (unless of course that's what you want!)

[@lalilulelo]

Don't worry Gail, there are many varieties of hostels nowadays. Choose what suits you best.

[@taishathadal-viel1416]

Gail Bourne i stayed in a 6 dorm hostel in Jamaica. 5 of us were attractive women 25 & under from all over the world, different flavors lol. our 6 room mate was a 58 year old brit man. we loved him and felt very comfortable !!

[@DefinedStar]

lucky! most experiences are fine i'm sure and in my mixed dorm (first time!) there were two males who are friendly, but the third was slimy and tried to hit on me. unfortunate experience so do be wary of those but i'm sure they're at a bare minimum.

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

I enjoyed your video very much. You should put links in the description for the websites you mentioned as the onscreen text wasn’t there long enough to read it.

[@krystina5833]

One reason someone might want a private room is if they're traveling with a minor. I grew up traveling and when we stayed in hostels my mom would look for a private room (you never know who else is staying there and what their history might be). Ive done it with my son too after getting rained out on a tenting trip lol. I dont recommend bringing little kids along but it's a really fun experience for a well behaved teen or preteen.

[@lifebylinda]

Awesome tips! Love your channel :)

[@tltravel]

LOL I too have always been a fan of stealing breakfast buffet foods & packing lunches out of it. Not gonna lie ... I do it hotels, hostels, resorts aaaaand villas ... premium move!

[@mari.johnson]

TL Travel Ha yep, it's all about taking advantage of the things you can!

[@Zimikathan]

Good tips there Mari! Thanks, it has help me a lot in my Europe trip. Hey! whats your opinion about cooking in a hostel?

[@mari.johnson]

Glad to hear! Cooking in a hostel is a great way to save money! I'm all for it!

[@Zimikathan]

+Mari Johnson thanks for the reply! so kind of you.

[@EhCloserLook]

This video seemed pretty helpful. I will be backpacking Europe for my first time for about 2 months come September, and I feel like I'll definitely be putting some of the tips presented here to use. Thanks, Mari!

[@mari.johnson]

Glad to hear it! Have so much fun!!

[@blaykesykes4470]

Do you happen to remember where you got your travel tote bag?

[@racheld9548]

Blayke Sykes you can probably get them at Target or Walmart! Maybe even Amazon!

[@mattnelson154]

So I've been planning a trip to Europe for a month now. I'm about to book my flight for next year.. I'm flying in and out of London. I do plan on getting the train plain so I can travel. I need advice.. Should I book hostles and airbnbs in advanced or the night off? I really just want to explore Europe with not a super strict plan besides a few main points? Any advice?

[@twosisterdailylife309]

hey mari, thanks you so much for the tips, im male 38 from indonesia, never traveling solo or stay in hostel, but after i see your blog, i kinda want to give a try to open up, and try to stay in hostel, in bangkok . let see how it goes, and security tips, about the handphone, laptop, walet, paspor?? thankssss

[@mahlina1220]

Very thorough. Thank you.

[@TravelStammer]

Hey can someone tell me, I think Mari did a video on other recommendations but I cant remember what they were for. I think it was for places to stay or places to book when finding somewhere to stay. Any links to that video she did would be great. Thanks.

[@sherrycam]

Can you do a foodie video for nyc? I'm visitng in Septmber! Also what's the weather like around that time?

[@mari.johnson]

Sherry Mercado That's a good idea for a video! I'll try to make it happen! The weather in September ranges around 60s-70s, but could be hotter or colder, you never know! I'd say just bring layers :)

[@sherrycam]

Mari Johnson Mari, thanks for the quick response! We are planning on visiting the 911 memorial but are only interested in seeing the memorial fountain thing. I've been reading online that you now have to pay an admission since they opened the museum. Do you know if the fountain itself is open to the public?

[@mari.johnson]

The fountains are in fact free and open to the public. I've been a few times, they're very moving and definitely worth a visit. You only have to pay to go in the museum and up the Freedom Tower. Hope you have a great visit!

[@Entropian2012]

I sleep with out sheets at home I give zero fucks.

[@mrsweeves7035]

Trust me there's nothing you forgot. I'll never have a new experience at a hostel after watching this. But good background thanks,

[@manifestmedia_co]

I would love to meet up and explore with you, such an open minded person. Keep up the amazing videos. :D

[@scottwatson804]

ok, I am planning to travel in most of Europe for the first time. I am a young 50 years old. I want to stay at hostels is there any age limits and your video was very helpful. I really like to meet new people so think this would be great for me any advice is helpful.

[@mari.johnson]

+Scott Watson I've seen age limits of 18+, but never one that says you have to be under a certain ago, so you should have no problem!

[@davidverga5527]

Were you using the Canon Powershot ELPH 330 in this video?

[@willthorburn1985]

Earplugs....had the worst snorer in my dorm the last time I was in a hostel

[@hartly00]

thanks! that video help me a lot

[@WorkingHoliday]

Thank you Mari 😘

[@movingonstella4768]

hi!! Thank you for your useful tips for travelling! This video would be sooo helpful to me :D i'm just curious where people usually put on make-up in hostels - i heard doing make-up is kinda private so... then should i put it on in a restroom? is it okay if i put it on just on my bed?

[@mari.johnson]

Either way is fine! I've done and seen both! :)

[@movingonstella4768]

Okay! Thank you~~ :D

[@niranjanpal354]

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[@lisab2132]

Your comment is a bit old, but as Mari said both is okay. I do my make-up in the bathroom when its shared by many rooms and on my bed when the room has an en-suite, because I'm feeling like I block the bathroom for the other ppl in that dorm😊

[@lisaconzemius297]

awesome tips! what brand is the tote bag from?:)

[@sig415]

I will be traveling with a friend and we would want the cheapest accommodations possible. Would you say that hostels would be a good option? If so, what do you think the average price would be for us per night?

[@mari.johnson]

+sig415 Hostels are a great option! Price completely depends where you are! I've paid anywhere from $5-$40 depending on country and location.

[@sig415]

+Mari Johnson I'll be in Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich, and Geneva. And anything under $40 works for me!

[@Charless-ft6ku]

Where did you buy the bag from?

[@beckyjade1043]

your channel is amazing. so many great tips. totally going to subscribe!! thanks so much

[@mari.johnson]

aw thanks becky!

[@kanameinn]

Don't tip in Japan! ^_^ Great info. Thank you very much!

[@mkp08706]

How does setting am alarm work in shared space?

[@mari.johnson]

+mkp08706 There are no rules for this, just make sure it's not too loud and obnoxious and don't be the person to hit snooze a million times! I mean, I do that at home, but not in a hostel - it's all about being courteous!

[@futureunderimprovisation]

loved your tips some I knew bit for sure I will use some new ones. keep the great job

[@maineoutdoorsman677]

Is that the way they say it or do u have an accent?

[@icedcoldbrew]

recently i've heard that hostels are for backpackers and i was wondering if you're not a backpacker and just want to stay and travel around the cities are hostels still an option? also is there a time limit? i'm planning a month stay in australia. (:

[@mari.johnson]

+Liz Lopez hey! Hostels are for anyone! In Australia a lot of people stay in them long-term and most hostels have discounted weekly rates. Some hostels may have a time limit, just check first! :)

[@mari.johnson]

+Liz Lopez hey! Hostels are for anyone! In Australia a lot of people stay in them long-term and most hostels have discounted weekly rates. Some hostels may have a time limit, just check first! :)

[@alefitness6410]

You´re awesome!!

[@sabbbx]

Do you always carry arround your passport or you put it in your locker

[@mari.johnson]

+Sabrina Côté I usually leave it in the locker. Much safer that way!

[@88jessicalong]

have you gone to the one in boston

[@806luck003]

Oh it hot in NY during the summer? Hmm. I thought it was hot in texas, but I guess I was wrong.

[@chan_KanaA]

What is "happy hour"?😶

[@mari.johnson]

It's when a bar or restaurant has cheap drinks and/or food :)

[@scottwatson804]

thanks

[@labs0626]

You’re so pretty

[@mrmannurana]

It’s sooo long

[@jabbard73]

Dirty sheets

[@EFinch]

You're cute. Are you single

[@MRtHeLUcHs]

you're sweet :))

[@hartly00]

thanks! that video help me a lot

[@mari.johnson]

+Yvonne Hartley glad to hear!