Concept in Definition ABC

There are different types of establishments for the accommodation of guests or tourists. The best known is the hotel, but there are also others such as the hostel, the motel, the pension or the hostel. Although they all have something in common (a room is rented at a certain price and the client has his provision some services) each type of establishment it has its quirks.

If we had to use a term to define these establishments we would say that it is a youth hostel

A hostel is a type of hotel for young people. Generally, in the hostels, the clients are young travelers of different nationalities who are looking for a exchange of experiences with other travelers. You could say that a hostel is a meeting place and a place of miscegenation cultural. One of their characteristics is their location, as they are usually located outside urban spaces and in areas close to the natural environment. This location allows to promote activities by air free and relationships between travelers

The hostels have affordable prices and the rooms are usually shared with other guests and for this, bunk beds are used and not conventional beds. In them there are normally no individual bathrooms but they are shared by the clients. The room model is quite austere and lacks the communities typical of a hotel (for example, the television or the refrigerator).

Most hostels are part of a network of youth associations and are generally non-profit international federations.

What kind of customer might a hostel be interested in?

The hostel is not designed for the elderly, businessmen or families. In these establishments, the vast majority of customers are very young (under 30 years old) looking for a space multicultural in which it is possible to practice languages, meet people or play music outdoor. The client of a hostel is looking for something more than a place to sleep and rest and what he wants is to have a experience personal.

Hostel clients do not hire a room with an organized package, but rather go alone or as a couple and driven by an adventurous spirit. In popular parlance they are known as backpackers.

Although these establishments have a series of advantages, it should be noted that they are not recommended for those looking for a quiet place without noise. In hostels there is activity and dynamism and a certain hustle and bustle and they are designed for a specific type of client.

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