| Despite what you may have seen in recent years | | | | They are also a mecca for young travelers just |
| in movies, a hostel is a great way for singles and | | | | like you, and you can meet interesting people |
| students traveling abroad to spend the night. First | | | | from all over the World and enjoy some much |
| thought of in Germany by a teacher looking for a | | | | needed company. If you find someone who is |
| better way to house his students when they | | | | traveling the same roads as you are, you can |
| were traveling on a school outing, hostels are now | | | | even travel together for a period of time, for |
| located throughout Europe as well as other parts | | | | social as well as safety reasons. |
| of the World, as a safe haven for anyone under | | | | How much cheaper is a hostel compared to a |
| 25 to stay. | | | | hotel? Well for starters, if you are a single |
| There are many different types of hostels | | | | traveler, there are many hotels that charge extra |
| available to the young traveler. There are hotels | | | | for one person in a double occupancy room. |
| with private rooms with shared or private | | | | Depending on how nice the hostel is, where it is |
| bathrooms, as well as dormitory type settings. In | | | | set up and what kinds of amenities it provides, |
| fact, many universities open their dorms during | | | | you can pay just $38-$50 a night, many that are |
| the Summer months when there is no school for | | | | under $30. You can even get hostel passes for |
| young travelers. Many have full service cafes, and | | | | even more discounts. |
| a wealth of information on the local attractions. | | | | |