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1. • CommentAuthoreuropean
   • CommentTimeFeb 19th 2008

    
   Originally, the term hostel meant a "country inn for youngsters," in German. Today hostels provide affordable and safe accomodation for travelers of all ages worldwide. Many hostels are not unlike budget hotels where the only significant difference is the price.
   
   For example, many of the hostels listed with EuropeanHostels offer private rooms with en suite facilities, smaller dorm rooms for groups of 2-8 people, or larger dorms where you share with up to 20 other travelers. Don’t worry. If you’re a communal living kind of person, almost all hostels still offer the traditional shared bedrooms and baths.
   
   As well as the rooms themselves, lots of hostels offer bars and restaurants, self-catering kitchens, Internet cafes and many more added facilities. The great thing about all these low-cost shared rooms means that, while staying at a hostel, you can never predict who you might meet or where they may encourage you to travel next.
   
   As always, though, it's important to research as much as possible when deciding where to stay and what hostel is right for you. You can view more helpful articles and information on EuropeanHostels.com under the "need help" link.