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Sharing travel experiences, making memories – staying at a backpacker hostel is definitely an experience in itself. You can have late night UNO sessions with a hot bowl of Maggi, and hear fascinating adventure stories and travel tips<\/strong>. Naturally, it\u2019s a multicultural hub for people wanting to meet fellow travelers<\/strong> from all over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The flexibility and convenience offered by hostels<\/strong> is yet another reason for their increasing popularity among travelers, especially backpackers. If you\u2019ve just begun traveling and are wondering what to expect from backpacker hostels in India, you\u2019ve landed at the right spot.<\/strong> Along with looking at the various advantages of staying at a hostel, we\u2019ll also help you figure out the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts. Just keep reading further to have all your doubts clarified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Are Backpacker Hostels Different From Hotels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before we get to hostel living, let\u2019s quickly help you understand the difference between backpacker hostels and hotel rooms. Usually, living in a backpacker hostel is like living in a dorm room<\/strong>. This means you\u2019ll be renting a bed in a dorm-style setting where there are around 6 to 8 beds in a room. Bathrooms and kitchens or a caf\u00e9 are common spaces shared by all the travelers<\/strong> living in a backpacker hostel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Often, caf\u00e9s or kitchens are shared by the hostelers, like at goSTOPS..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hotels, on the other hand, offer private rooms with individual bathrooms and other facilities like a restaurant and room service. In a majority of cases, hostels are way more affordable than individual hotel rooms<\/strong>. They\u2019re also socially active places that have regular events<\/strong> and are perfect to meet and befriend new people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aspects Of Staying At Backpacker Hostels In India<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you\u2019ve got some understanding of what a backpacker hostel is, let’s look at different aspects like affordability, privacy, and more. This will give you a better idea of what to expect from backpacker hostels in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Affordability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve already stressed on this enough, but affordability is truly the best selling point <\/strong>for backpacker hostels in India. With some hostel locations offering rates as low as INR 350 per person, you can easily save a good amount on your accommodation costs<\/strong>. Since a number of common facilities in the hostel are shared by all fellow hostelers, the rates are cheaper and more affordable in comparison to individual hotel rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But wait, are the introverts experiencing FOMO? No worries, since interestingly, some hostels provide individual rooms as well<\/strong>. These might be available at a little higher cost but are a good option for people wanting to enjoy some privacy. So whether you\u2019re an introvert or simply deal with social fatigue, hostels can welcome you all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fancy yourself a painter? Or perhaps a photographer? You could get a free stay at a hostel if you volunteer your service! Picture credits: RhondaK Native Florida Folk Artist<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

At times, you could also get an opportunity to stay for free at a hostel in exchange for some volunteer services at the hostel.<\/strong> This gives you yet another chance to make your travel a budget-friendly experience. And hey, the more you save up for your next trip, the more you get to travel!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social Connections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another unique advantage of a backpacker hostel is that you get to meet and interact with travelers from across the globe. From playing games and watching television to spontaneous jam sessions and travel discussions, hostels are much livelier<\/strong> and offer a variety of activities for all kinds of travelers to indulge in. These are the places you can potentially meet your clique and form travel companionship for life!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hostels are a great place to build one\u2019s social as well as traveler network<\/strong>. If you\u2019re traveling solo, you might also meet another fellow traveler to have dinner with. Better yet, other like-minded travelers could share a few tips and recommendations for you to enhance your travel experience. All in all, backpacker hostels in India are a great platform to sharpen your socializing skills<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Privacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is one aspect where hotels will have a better edge over backpacker hostels. Since rooms are offered in a dormitory-style setting and other spaces like bathrooms are also shared, there\u2019s not much privacy when you\u2019re living in a backpacker hostel<\/strong>. However, like we\u2019ve mentioned before, you can still choose to live in private rooms in a hostel as well. This way, you get to enjoy your privacy while also getting an experience of the hostel culture.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In a number of hotels, you\u2019ll notice a tour desk that\u2019s present in the hotel lobby. Head here and they\u2019ll offer daily tour packages in partnership with some local companies. While a tour desk is also present in hostels, they go way beyond just recommending daily tour routes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many hostels offer other facilities like a mini-amphitheatre, common area with games and a 24×7 caf\u00e9<\/strong>. They also often arrange some great events to keep all hostelers entertained<\/strong>. Even if your plans change because of bad weather or other circumstances, there’s always something to enjoy at a hostel.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jenga, carrom, music, there are plenty of ways to bond with strangers at hostels. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Workation: The New Trend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A lot of changes in the past few years have made hostels even more popular among budget travelers. But the ongoing pandemic has also introduced a few changes<\/strong> – not just in people’s travel plans, but also in their working atmosphere. Since \u2018work from home\u2019 is gradually becoming the new norm, many people are opting for a change in scenery<\/strong>. After all, aren\u2019t we tired of staring into screens from the confines of our homes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keeping this in mind, a number of hotels and hostels have started offering some workation packages. For instance, at goSTOPS, we offer \u2018Work Away From Home\u2019 packages.<\/strong> Travelers have the amenities of our comfortable and quirky hostel spaces, and work at our designated workspaces<\/strong>. We offer both 15- and 30-day packages with a lot of other benefits as well. If you wish to know more about these packages, do feel free to reach out to us on goSTOPS WorkAwayFromHome<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do\u2019s And Don\u2019ts Of Staying At Backpacker Hostels In India<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Living in a backpacker hostel with strangers can be a bit challenging and overwhelming. This is even more so for new hostelers who are unfamiliar with the unspoken ways of hostel etiquette. To help you get familiar and comfortable with the hostel atmosphere, here are a few do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of living in a backpacker hostel in India<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do\u2019s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n