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I always booked the cheapest hostel bed until a night in Barcelona changed my mind
Used to grab any $12 bunk without looking at reviews, figuring sleep was sleep. Then I got stuck in a place off Las Ramblas with zero lockers and a broken window in January, shivering all night. Now I spend an extra $5 for a place with good security and heating ratings, even if it's a 20 minute walk further out. Anyone have a go-to site for finding those solid budget spots that aren't just the absolute rock bottom price?
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butler.brian3mo agoMost Upvoted
Hostelworld's filters for security and heating saved me after a rough night in Prague. It lets you sort by those specific features, not just price. Found a great, warm place with lockers for just a couple bucks more a night.
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cameron7631mo ago
Appreciate you pointing that out, honestly. A couple bucks more a night is nothing compared to losing your wallet or sleeping in a damp room all week. I've been in hostels where the heat went out and you could see your breath, and it ruins your whole trip when you can't even dry your socks. Lockers too are a must, I've seen too many people get their stuff swiped because they figured it was fine on the bunk. Once you start looking at those filters like a cheat code for not getting robbed or sick, you never go back to just sorting by price.
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sage523mo ago
Nice! People forget that a cheap hostel can cost you more if your stuff gets stolen or you're freezing all night. Those extra filters are basically insurance you can actually use.
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