Backpacking & Hostels in Europe
Posted by Manju in Travel
Backpacking is a form of low-cost, independent international travel. The factors that traditionally differentiate backpacking from other forms of tourism include but are not limited to the following: use of public transport as a means of travel, preference of youth hostels to traditional hotels, length of the trip vs. conventional vacations, use of a backpack, an interest in meeting the locals as well as seeing the sights. For European locations, Interrail or Eurorail pass is the way to go.
Hostels provide budget-oriented accommodation where guests can rent a bed, sometimes a bunk bed in a dormitory and share a bathroom, lounge and sometimes a kitchen. Rooms can be semi or single-sex, although private rooms may also be available. Hostels are generally cheaper for both the operator and the occupant; many hostels employ their long-term residents as desk clerks or housekeeping staff in exchange for free accommodation.
There are so many fascinating hostels around Europe, but which one is cheaper, which one is more closer to city center and the ultimate question: Which one has 7/24 hot showers Luckily almost all Europe Hostels can be reached online from internet and you can book room or bed even cheaper than actual costs at the reception. Online hostel booking is a must for every backpacker especially in high season, with crowded cities and fully occupied hostels. If you are planning a trip to Netherlands amazing city Amsterdam on weekends, book online for Amsterdam Hostels 3-4 days before since its almost impossible to find a place to stay. This is also the same for big cities like Barcelona, Paris, Rome and so…
For other locations, like Turkey Hostels, Morocco, Portugal; i would recommend checking prices before you go since they tend to change when you arrive at the reservation desk with any booking. Sad but true, hostel booking works and recommended for every fellow backpacker. Have a nice trip.