Hostels for Adults
A HOSTEL is, as defined by the online dictionary, a supervised, inexpensive lodging place for travelers, especially for young travelers.
No wonder people usually think that hostels are only for young backpackers; that this budget accommodation option is only open to the youth and not to adults, especially adults with kids.
BUT, did you know that there are hostels which offer cheap accommodations even to those who do not really fit the definition of "youth"? Sure, some may argue that these places are just claiming to be hostels but are, in fact, not. But hey, if it's cheap and if the kind of accommodation offered is good then, who are we to complain, right?
You can even check google. Search for "family hostel" and you will get 2,600,000 results. Add your destination to the search phrase and I am sure, you'd be on your way to finding a hostel for you and your family. Of course, you should not immediately book the result of your search on google. It is always best to cross check using tripadvisor for travelers' reviews and travel aggregators for price comparisons.
SmarterTravel has another interesting tip about hostelling for adults. "If you're an adult considering hostelling, but want to avoid the college dorm feeling, consider staying at a hostel in a smaller town or rural locale. Because of rental-car age restrictions, you'll often find that adults outnumber youths staying at hostels primarily accessible by car." To read the full article, click here.
February 14th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
For anyone interested in Jamaica for vacation I would first suggest that you not spend the ridiculous amount for all-inclusives, even though they tell you about the great savings. who is really going to eat and drink that much? Come on, and then you have to pay crazy amounts for the activities they offer. I suggest a nice bed & breakfast or hostel. There are pretty nice ones in the Ochi Rios area. I personally stayed at Paradise Jamaica (you can search for it online) and it was really nice. I mean nothing will really compare to thebig hotels, but when you are going on vacation you just want somewhere nice and comfortable to fall asleep. You will save sooooooo much by going this route, and have a chance to really experience what Jamaica has to offer, rather than the fakeness and pretending that goes on in some of those big hotels.
March 2nd, 2010 at 8:39 am
Looking for a hostel in Amsterdam for folks over 50 that still like to have a fun time and experience the culture of Amsterdam. Any suggestions?