Hostels are large guest house living spaces that you share with strangers. It's got reception, dorm rooms, shared bathrooms, internet, kitchen and chill out spaces. Some establishments have more services such as bar, food services, travel information, tour booking agency and laundry services. Prices and room type varies widely but there are female only dorms dedicated for more privacy and less men existence. Dorm rooms are usually bunk beds with lockers provided (lower bunk is better). Groceries in the kitchen must always be labelled and of course, clean up after yourself. Some showers will have automatic stopper so you got to keep pressing the water button. To access the hostel, there's either an entry code or securities to check your wristband. I think the key is learning to share and respect each other.
Never mind the limited privacy, I love hostels for the chances to meet fellow travellers. People in hostels are easy going and friendly, it's hard not to make friends.Conversations start with a simple "Hey, I'm Jenny" "What's your plan today?" or at night, "Where's the party at?". It's also a great place to share information and experiences. I love when people say "We found this amazing bakery down the road.... " or "Go with this travel agency, I just went with them, they got really good guides and they treat the animals well" or "This bus company sucks, go with the other one!" Obviously there are bound to be awkward times when you witness shenanigans, overhear weird conversations, see people naked, drunk, crying, mentally breakdown, sick and etc. But hey, everyone's human.
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| Pariwana Cusco, a colonial style hostel with extensive services and a security guard so tall and built that he could easily break someone's neck. |
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| Pariwana's massive courtyard with beanbags, sofas, and table tennis. I enjoyed absorbing the sunshine on the beanbags with a mate in hand. |
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