Beds in the World Famous Flying Pig
Flying Pig Downtown, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Flying Pig Uptown, Amsterdam, Netherlands
6. Hostels and Accommodations
This topic is brought up all year long in one form or another and it’s always worth going over each year before the main travel season.
Hostels are a combination of motels/dorm rooms/YMCA.
They are the preferred accommodation choice for backpackers and student travelers, mainly because of the budget prices but also because of the ambience.
When you book a hostel bed in a dorm, you can expect to get just that- dorm style beds (bunker beds) in a shared room with other travelers. You can find dorm rooms with 2 beds on up to 12, 16, 20 beds, etc…
The more the beds in one room, the cheaper the price per bed, generally speaking. But even during the busy season, these beds can pull a hefty price.
Personally, I always work “private rooms” into my budget. That’s right, it’s mine all mine!
This way I don’t have to worry about not being able to sleep because of noisy travelers (some that come into the room at all hours of the night drunk off their asses!).
The other factor is being able to leave my backpack in the room unattended and not having to worry about dishonest backpackers rummaging through my backpack while I am off exploring the city all day.
