Was dead wrong about hostel dorms after that guy in Berlin set me straight

A dude at a hostel in Berlin told me private rooms were a waste and I'd save $40 a night in dorms. I tried it and met travelers who actually showed me the free walking tours and cheap eats I'd missed before.

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cora5187d ago

That part about "travelers who actually showed me the free walking tours and cheap eats I'd missed before" really hits home. I had a similar experience in Prague where I'd been doing the overpriced tourist stuff for two days until I moved to a dorm and met a Dutch girl who took me to this little family-run restaurant outside the main square. You get this kind of insider knowledge from other travelers that you just can't find in a guidebook, and it saves you more than the $40 on the room.

spencer7827d ago

My buddy had the exact same thing happen in Rome. He was stuck eating at tourist trap places until he switched to a dorm and this older Italian guy in his bunk showed him a spot where locals actually eat. He said that one meal alone made up for every snoring roommate he ever had.

the_ruby7d ago

The 40 euros I saved in a Paris dorm last year ended up costing me 60 euros because someone stole my debit card out of my bag while I was in the shower. You can get plenty of cheap eats and free walking tours from apps and YouTube without trusting a random stranger you just met. Not everyone in a hostel is there to help you out, some people are just looking to scam a tired tourist. Plus you lose all your privacy and have to listen to some dude snore all night. I'll pay the extra cash for peace of mind every time.