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.