Staying at a backpackers hostel is a great way to travel, meet people and save money at the same time when travelling around the world. After all, you could be sharing with another 10 people in your hostel room, so chances are likely you might find a friend or two amongst the backpackers bunch.
Save Money Hound provides some great tips on how to save money as a backpacker when staying at a backpackers hostel.
Save Money with an all in one inclusive backpackers hostel rate
When shopping for accommodation at youth hostels, compare the accommodation rates on a like to like basis. Make sure you are comparing apples with apples.
Decide on what facilities you are after at a backpackers hostel before you start looking for accommodation.
Find a backpackers hostel that charges an all inclusive rate. Check that there are no extra costs in addition to the all inclusive rate.
Look out for the following perks: free breakfast, free locker, use of kitchen facilities free wifi, no lock out times, bedding included, proximity to sightseeing destinations and transport, free pick up and drop off service provided by the backpackers hostel.
The above items are really handy to be included in your all inclusive accommodation charge. Otherwise a so called cheap accommodation rate for the night could have lots of extra charges added on by the time you get everything you need included sorted.
Save money and review backpackers hostel ratings
It is not worthwhile saving money if you are going to end up staying at a dump of a place.
Go onto the internet sites where independent travellers have reviewed the hostels you have visited.
Find review websites which included pictures of the hostels you are thinking of staying at.
Unfortunately, sometimes a backpackers hostel claiming to offer great value accommodation doesn’t live up to expectations. Photos taken by actual travellers of the hostels they have stayed at are usually a good indication of what you can expect.
Save money by couch surfing
Too tight to fork out money to stay at a youth hostel? Try couch surfing. There are plenty of websites out there if you feel like doing a spot of couch surfing.
Couch surfing is essentially someone feeling kind enough to let you stay at their place for free by bunking on their couch. Be prepared to do the same for fellow travellers in your country. This is usually one of the conditions of joining couch surfing websites.
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