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Do You Speak Hostel?

There's a language you'll want to brush up on before you finalize your travel plans: hostel accommodations. When you look at hostels or hotels online, you don’t want to be fooled by what seems like a great deal.

07.03.2012

Be careful not to assume that something listed as a hotel is necessarily better quality than a hostel. It’s like disregarding a college because it’s not called a university. Hotels usually offer only private rooms, many with ensuite bathrooms, but it isn’t hard to find a hostel that offers the same thing. Some hostels can be lavish, and some hotels can be absolutely abysmal.

This one doesn’t take a genius to figure out. Bed and Breakfasts offer a place to stay, and a bite to eat in the morning. Bed and Coffees, which are particularly common in Amsterdam, provide a bed and coffee or tea facilities, but no food.