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1. • CommentAuthoralexaiv
   • CommentTimeFeb 14th 2008

    
   xxxd morning fellow travelers. I am planing a trip around Europe with some friends and I am looking to stay in hostels at night because of the limitet budget. What I would like to know is how do hostels work? Do I HAVE to book in advance or can I just stay for as much time as I like? Is there an hour that the hostel closes and you have to be back by then (father tells me that back in the 60's the door would lock around 23:00)? Is it safe (eheh)?
   Thanks in advance for any answers ;)
2. • CommentAuthoreuropean
   • CommentTimeFeb 16th 2008 edited

    
   Good questions. You don't have to book in advance for hostels -- you can just show up and hope that they have a room for you. Of course, this is kind of dangerous during peak travel season (during spring break and during the summer), and you might find yourself stranded for a night. But lots of people do travel this way. I think a better way to travel is to book a few nights in advance. That way you can stay flexible and change your plans, but you also know where to go when you arrive in a city.
   
   We put together a list of frequently asked questions about hosteling. Read all about hostels and how they work. http://europeanhostels.com/help/Questions-about-hostels-and-hosteling.html
   
   Thanks for posting and for using the site!
   Tom
3. • CommentAuthoroliver1
   • CommentTimeJul 30th 2010

    
   Every hostel is different. Read about each one and find one that appeals to you.