CrzRsn
So long, and thanks for all the fish
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- Motor City, Michigan
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FG hive mind! I need help, and preferably quickly.
I'm going on a trip in just over a week and I still can't decide if I want to stay at a hotel or a hostel. I've currently have a bed at the hostel booked, but I keep having 2nd thoughts about it. I've never stayed at a hostel before, but understand it can be a great social experience, especially for a solo traveler. A friend of mine told me to do it because he says he always only stays at hostels because of the parties and meeting new people aspect of it, but frankly I booked the bed because it was half the price of the cheapest reasonable hotel ($163 for 3 nights vs $331). That said, I'm not the most social person, and do like personal/private space. And while I was being a cheap bastard by considering nothing but price, $331 won't break the bank, especially if it means I'll have a more enjoyable trip. Looking at photos, the hostel does seem pretty dingy, with uncomfortable looking tiny bunk beds in a shared dormitory, while the hotel is a proper western style hotel with white linens on a big queen bed. The one thing that the hostel does have going for it though is that its the only property in this city with an outdoor hottub and considering it will be cold and snowy, that will be a huge plus in my book. The hostel also has an 8.3/10 on booking.com for what that's worth - same as the hotel.
So, FGers, thoughts? Should I give the hostel experience a try? Should I say fuck it and pay the premium for the proper hotel?
I'm going on a trip in just over a week and I still can't decide if I want to stay at a hotel or a hostel. I've currently have a bed at the hostel booked, but I keep having 2nd thoughts about it. I've never stayed at a hostel before, but understand it can be a great social experience, especially for a solo traveler. A friend of mine told me to do it because he says he always only stays at hostels because of the parties and meeting new people aspect of it, but frankly I booked the bed because it was half the price of the cheapest reasonable hotel ($163 for 3 nights vs $331). That said, I'm not the most social person, and do like personal/private space. And while I was being a cheap bastard by considering nothing but price, $331 won't break the bank, especially if it means I'll have a more enjoyable trip. Looking at photos, the hostel does seem pretty dingy, with uncomfortable looking tiny bunk beds in a shared dormitory, while the hotel is a proper western style hotel with white linens on a big queen bed. The one thing that the hostel does have going for it though is that its the only property in this city with an outdoor hottub and considering it will be cold and snowy, that will be a huge plus in my book. The hostel also has an 8.3/10 on booking.com for what that's worth - same as the hotel.
So, FGers, thoughts? Should I give the hostel experience a try? Should I say fuck it and pay the premium for the proper hotel?