Changed my mind about hostels after 47 nights in South America

Always thought hostels were just for 20-somethings, but spent 3 months hopping between them in Peru and Bolivia and saved over $1,200 compared to budget hotels. Anyone else find a travel budget rule they swore by that turned out to be wrong?

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reed.ray1mo ago

Man I was exactly the same way until last year. I always figured hostels were just for loud backpackers and people who didnt care about sleep. But then I did two weeks in Colombia and a friend convinced me to try one in Medellin. Ended up meeting a local chef who showed us this tiny market for fresh arepas that I never would have found on my own. Saved like 30 bucks a night compared to the cheap hotels I was looking at too. The private rooms in some hostels are surprisingly quiet and clean if you pick the right ones.

dylan2651mo ago

Ngl the private rooms in Medellin hostels are legit, I had the same experience in Bogota.