10 Things You Didn\'t Know About A Hostel

What's in our video about Florence

1. Hostels have private accommodation as well as dormitories

Hostels are best known for shared accommodation such as dormitories, but most hostels now offer private accommodation. Sometimes they are ensuite and even have TVs.

2. Many families use hostels

Hostels aren't only for young people as these days many families stay in hostels.

3. Unlike hotels, many hostels offer free WiFi

In hotels you usually need to pay for WiFi, but in hostels a lot of the time it's free, which is great for anybody travelling with a laptop.

4. The price usually includes your breakfast

Just like in hotels, in hostels the price usually includes your breakfast.

5. Lots of them have their own restaurants

You can dine in hostels as some have their own restaurants.

6. You can save time in cities by booking tours at a hostel's tour desk

Some hostels have tour desks where you can buy tickets for public transport, the city's top tours and more.

7. Some hostels even have swimming pools and saunas

A thing which a lot of people don't know is that some hostels these days even have their own swimming pools and saunas.

8. Hostels can be in some extremely interesting locations

Hostels can be found in jumbo jets, old jails, and other interesting locations.

9. Hostels are chic

Many hostels have just as cool and funky decor as the world's coolest hotels.

10. For a good night out you don't need to leave the hostel!

You don't need to go scouring the streets for good bars or clubs as lots of hostels have their own.