Now, we are at the end of August, and it seems that summer is coming to the end. The sun is rising a little later, the heat is decreasing, the nights are colder, and the sunsets are coming earlier.
Now a days there is an endless number of accommodations, from the classic 5 star hotels to curious stays as boats or tree houses. And they are becoming more modern and with more features for the guest. Of course, always adjusting to their characteristics and costs.
In this case, we are going to talk about the more economic type of accommodations: the hostels. And how to solve a problem that many users have at the time to make a reservation “are hostels safe?”. Read more and discover a tip to make your hostel a safer place
What is a hostel?
Before start, we must to define what is a hostel.
Many individuals are unsure of what separates a hostel from a hotel. Even worse, ignorant people occasionally use the terms "hostel" and "brothel" interchangeably!
Hostels still tend to attract a young, outdoor clientele rather than all travelers, despite the fact that they are now becoming popular in the United States. A lot of hostels are located outside of national parks and at key Appalachian Trail intersections.
The idea of hosteling is generally far more recognizable to travelers from Europe. Hostels used to predominantly draw students on break and long-term visitors on very strict budgets due to their extremely cheap beds. Bunk beds in a shared room with little to no privacy made up the norm for lodging.
Because of the increasing number of "flashpackers," couples, and more affluent tourists who need solitude, many hostels now provide private rooms for those who are uncomfortable sharing a bed with others. Even though you have your own room, it can have fewer amenities than a hotel, but who cares?
Hostels vary widely in quality. The most affordable options are hot, noisy crashpads for travellers who like to party. Before making a reservation, do some research and read reviews of boutique hostels
Pros of staying in a hostel
Price of hostels
The main reason why these visitors book hostels rather than hotels or flats is their low cost. In addition, the rates for these accommodations tend to be similar throughout the world, ranging from 10 to 30 euros.
Location of hostels
When we go on a trip, we all want to stay as close as possible to the tourist attractions of our destination. And this is where hostels come in, as most of them are located in the heart of cities or towns.
Meet different people in hostels
Hundreds of people around the world are looking to travel the world, visit new places, meet new people and learn about other cultures, and hostels are ideal places to meet groups of people with other interests and ways of thinking.
What are the cons of hostels?
Lack of privacy in hostels
If you are one of those people who are very modest or who have a certain obsession with privacy, we can tell you that your stay in a hostel will not be so easy. Normally in a hostel, the room is shared with up to 20 people in bunk beds. So yes, your only private space will be your 90x190 bed.
Shared bathrooms in hostels
Another disadvantage you may encounter when staying in a hostel is that they do not have private bathrooms. There is usually one bathroom with several showers and sinks for all hostel guests, or one per floor (depending on the size of the hostel).
Safety in hostels
Here we enter swampy terrain. Most hostels and guesthouses are safe places where only those who stay inside can enter. But even so, many users do not feel safe leaving their belongings unsecured in front of other guests, so most choose to carry their more valuable personal items (laptop, passport, wallet, mobile phone, etc.) with them.
Security solution for hostels and hostels
Leaving your personal belongings alone, in a space where you live with many other people that you may not know at all, can be a turning point when booking a hostel/hostel. For this reason, we are going to explain the best solutions, so that the managers of these tourist accommodations can make a difference.
Leaving your personal belongings alone, in a space where you live with many other people that you may not know at all, can be a turning point when booking a hostel/hostel. For this reason, we are going to explain the best solutions, so that the managers of these tourist accommodations can make a difference.
Lockers for hostels and hostels
Now let's talk about what's really interesting.
Surely you are one of those who think that there is only one type of locker or that a "simple" one is enough. Don't worry, when you finish reading you will realise that there are many options for hostel lockers, and you will be ready to equip your hostel with the best solutions.
But if you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us!
Metal lockers are a great option to install in your accommodation, as they are ideal for dry environments and their material, cold rolled steel, is highly resistant.
In addition, inside, coat racks and a mirror can be provided to offer greater comfort to users.
We explain some of our models:
- Disassembled Lockers: estas taquillas están pensadas para aquellos establecimientos que necesiten acoplar varias columnas de taquillas.
- Monoblok lockers: estas son un elemento único. Están completamente soldadas, por lo que se entrega ya montadas desde fábrica.
- Monoblok Plus lockers: al igual que las anteriores, son taquillas soldadas, pero su estructura envolvente tiene un espesor mayor que le confiere más resistencia. Además, sus puertas pueden ser fabricadas en melamina o fenólico.
- Left Luggage Lockers - SUITCASE Series: this is the strongest option among the metal lockers, as they have a thickness of 1.5 mm, which makes them perfect for supporting the weight of a guest's luggage.
Metal lockers are the best known and most demanded option. But there are lockers made of melamine or phenolic that not only help to improve the aesthetics of your accommodation, but also have a greater resistance to weight, humidity factors and time. We explain them to you:
- Melamine lockers: melamine is a material that is resistant to low humidity spaces, is highly resistant for storing luggage and can be easily customised.
- HPL-lockers: these lockers are more resistant to the passage of time and wear and tear than other materials, as they are waterproof, fireproof and antibacterial. In addition, they do not require assembly and the thickness of their structure and doors make them very resistant to weight.
- Left Luggage Lockers - SUITCASE Series: we have already talked about them before, but this time we are going to the option made of phenolic. These, unlike traditional lockers, have the ideal size for storing suitcases.
Many customers bring us a problem that is quite common when installing lockers: lost keys. But we always offer an effective and simple solution that will improve the experience of our customers and yours.
This is an ideal option. They are operated by a 4-digit personal code that the user selects when the locker is assigned to him/her.
- Customisable ke
- Master key
- Subscriber or multi-user mode
Like the previous ones, these locks facilitate the single-person use of the locker thanks to a combination of numbers that form the password for each user, but in this case the system has motorised opening.
- Keyboard
- Personalised keys
- Sbscriber or multi-user mode
- Long battery life
- Proximity lock
Whatever your business, security should be one of your priorities. But when it comes to your guests' personal belongings being compromised, it should be an issue to be handled with care and efficiency.
