127250 1574 Travel General Travel Accommodations true Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:36:24 -0800 /system/videos/4/50/72/12/127250.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, travel, traveling, vacation How To Find a Youth Hostel http://www.howcast.com/videos/127250-How-To-Find-a-Youth-Hostel http://www.howcast.com/videos/127250-How-To-Find-a-Youth-Hostel/edit approved 134 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=127250"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=127250" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 3 deydreamer http://img.howcast.com/images/icons/howto-xxlarge.png 313 false false false 56607 1 15 Tip Know what to expect Keep in mind that youth hostels offer a variety of accommodations. Some are huge, some are small. You could be sleeping in a private room or in a dorm full of bunk beds. The bathroom could be in your room, or down the hall.

]]> 56608 2 24 Step Go online Going online is the quickest, easiest way to find a hostel. If you call the hostel you might not get someone who speaks English, but if you book through the internet, an English speaker will probably field your request.

]]> 56611 3 39 Step Research your hostel Research the youth hostel carefully, as different hostels offer different sorts of amenities, perks, and rules. Look into internet access, luggage storage, kitchen availability, group activities, curfews, food and alcohol rules, age limits, and what necessities you’ll need to bring on your own, like sheets or towels.

]]> 56613 4 53 Step Ask around If you’re already in the town where you want to stay, visit a few hostels to see what works for you. Ask people staying there what their experiences have been like. If they say, “delightful,” book a room, you lucky, frugal traveler, you.

]]> 56610 5 61 Step Contact a bureau Many cities, both nationally and internationally, have a Convention and Visitors Bureau that maintains a list of accommodations, including youth hostels. You can find contact information either online or at your library.

]]> 56609 6 71 Step Visit libraries or bookstores If you can’t go online, you can visit the travel sections of local libraries and bookstores and look for budget-travel guides that list hostels.

]]> 56615 7 92 Tip Some hostels have lock out times, even during the day.

]]> 56616 8 113 Tip The local YMCA is a good resource.

]]> 56614 9 120 Fact The first youth hostel was opened in Altenia Castle in Germany in 1912.

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