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I'm losing it over people who say hostels are always cheaper than hotels
I just got back from a trip to Portland last week and I'm so tired of hearing people claim hostels are automatically the budget option. Sure, a dorm bed might be $40, but I needed a private room because I can't sleep through strangers snoring. That private room was $110 a night, plus they charged $10 just for a towel and another $5 to store my bag after checkout. Meanwhile, I found a no-frills motel near the train station for $95 a night with free parking and actual privacy. People act like you're wasting money if you don't stay in a hostel, but they never factor in all those hidden fees or the fact that you can't cook a proper meal in most hostel kitchens after 9pm. Has anyone else done the math and realized a basic hotel beats a hostel private room when you add everything up?
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sullivan.spencer2mo ago
People act like you're wasting money if you don't stay in a hostel" - is that really a thing? I mean, I've seen people argue about hostels online but nobody I know in real life gives a damn where you sleep. You paid $110 plus fees for a hostel and found a motel for $95 with free parking. Sounds like you just made the right call for your trip. It's not that deep, just book what works and move on.
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graydavis2mo ago
Heard some travel blogger say hostels are for "authentic experiences," but my last one had bedbugs, so motel wins every time.
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