What is a hostel?
A hostel is basically a type of hotel for travellers looking for budget accommodation or people looking for a short city break with cheap and easy accommodation. The typical trademark of hostels is shared dormitories with bunk beds. Over the years however the industry has grown heavily with many hostels offering a wide variety of facilities and room types. Ranging from Hostel Art to double rooms. Hostels are less formal than hotels and focus more on offering a lifestyle and having fun.
Defining a hostel is not easy, as they are constantly developing and unlimitedly diverse. However, they share a common idea: they are all travellers homes which offer cheap accomodation and a good social experience in a youthful atmosphere. The means to do so are different from hostel to hostel. In on you might be up collecting eggs from the chickens at sunrise, in another you’ll be out partying just as long. More and more hostels are taking the shape of budget hotels and even offer private rooms with en suite facilities, 24-hour reception, restaurants, bars and a whole range of facilities. Still, many hostels remain old school, and you should not expect a lot of material luxery. Bring an open mind!
A hostel provides a comfortable night’s sleep at a low cost in private or dorm-style accommodations in unique settings all over the world. Hostels come in all shapes and sizes, from historic buildings with 20 beds to renovated hotels with 600 beds, and often reflect the special character of the surrounding community.
A. The short answer is a hotel… but with more choices. Self-service laundry and self-catering kitchens are all standard but at Euro Hostel Edinburgh Halls you are in your very own inner-city apartment as well. Early check-in and late check-out are all available as is car parking, tour sales and all the necessities you might need during your stay.
A hostel offers low priced accommodation that provides a bed, pillow, blanket, and bathing facilities, usually in dormitory style. Many hostels include a free breakfast in their nightly price, have low priced meals available, and/or have a kitchen available for guests to use. Most hostels require that you have your own sheets and towels. If you do not bring your own, it may be possible for you to rent those items from the hostel.
