A hostel is a lower-priced inn of sorts that offers basic, shared accommodations. Typically, a hostel features a large room with separate beds, a shared bathroom, and a communal kitchen. Some hostels have private rooms, but the lower-cost ones generally offer bunk beds.

The main difference between hostels and hotels is that hostels provide dormitory-like settings in which to stay, whereas hotels are individual rooms for more privacy. However, there is more of a community feel in a hostel as opposed to the solidarity of a hotel room.

Wi-Fi, Breakfast, Clean bed, bathroom, shower, common area, social events, information on local activities, safety & security like locks on the doors and lockers to keep your belongings, multilingual staff who are also knowledgable about the city the hostel is located in.