Logistics Question

[cnlneenan]

As I'll be traveling with my wife, I was wondering how the hostels handle this typically? We're both under 26 so age won't be an issue (not that it really would be anyway, but still). We'll get double rooms when possible (obviously not in UK or the other expensive places) but when not, do most hostels have multi-gender dorms where we can each grab a bunk and not feel separated?

As mentioned in my entry post in the lounge, we'll be travelling in March for 3 months and will be traveling nearly everywhere we can!

Let me know what we should expect so we can rest a little easy and know what to prepare for, thanks guys!!

Chris and Leah

[Kim]

Hi guys,

There are two kinds of hostels - independent and HI. Independent are more relaxed and most have co-ed dorms. The HI hostels generally don't. Independent hostels are usually the way to go as avoiding school groups is a must!

I know you probably know this but I've had a few emails on it lately so I'm going to add it to this post. If you are a couple travelling together, you can't share a bunk in a hostel.

Anyway, back on topic:

Don't rule out cheap hotels - in places like Spain, it's often cheaper to get a budget hotel room over a double in a hostel.

Kim

[WillTravel]

If you are getting double rooms in a hostel, it's generally wise to book far in advance, because these are often booked up way ahead of time.