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A hostel room or a camp might cost you around Rs 800 per night, but a hotel room might cost you ₹1,500 – ₹2,000 per night.
Staying in a hostel is much cheaper than staying in a hotel. (Photo: Shutterstock)
Accommodation plays a crucial role when planning your next trip. Common questions that come to mind include: Where will we stay? Is it safe and hygienic? What is the cost per night? These are all key considerations when booking a place to stay. In recent years, however, the distinction between hostels and hotels has become less clear. More hostels and local camps are now catering to families, couples, and even business travellers. But what sets them apart and makes them so appealing?
Cheap
High hotel rates are one of the major reasons behind this sudden shift of tourists. These hostels and camps provide better accommodation at a more reasonable price as compared to a hotel room. For instance, a hostel room or a camp might cost you around ₹800 per night, but a hotel room might cost you ₹1,500 – ₹2,000 per night.
Extra Amenities Are A Plus
Modern hostels include a variety of additional services and facilities to make visitors’ stay more comfortable and convenient. The specific amenities can vary based on the hostel, country or city. Here you can find additional services such as Free WiFi, Common sitting areas, laundry facilities and complimentary breakfast meals.
New Connections
Staying in a hostel or camping is a good way to make new bonds and friendships as it provides you with an opportunity to meet new strangers and exchange your experiences with them. While in a hotel, you normally stay in a small room and keep to yourself, those who stay in hostels are often travellers looking to meet new people. In comparison to hotels, where everyone hangs out in their rooms, hostels encourage individuals to socialise in common areas.
Fun Activities
People usually prefer camping and hostels for activities as they provide a more social and immersive experience than typical hotels. At local camping sight, you can find people engaging in several fun activities like bonfire, dancing, painting, singing, star gazing or playing other games that will make your travel journey ten times better.
Sustainable
Sharing a hostel room with others also means you are helping to create a better planet by using less energy than you would in a private hotel room. Also, it helps in water conservation and waste management which could be beneficial for nature.
Where do you prefer to stay during your trips? Hostels or Hotels?