I used to think hostels were just for college kids until I stayed at one in Lisbon

My hotel in Lisbon cost $120 a night, but the hostel down the street was $35. I switched for my last two nights and got a private room. The hostel had free walking tours and a kitchen, so I saved on food and activities. Anyone know other cities where hostels are a solid deal for solo travelers over 30?

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blair62616d ago

Wait, $35 for a private room in Lisbon? That's insane, I would have thought it was at least double that. Wyatt_shah85 is right about Prague being good for this too, but hearing that price makes me wonder what I've been paying for. I stayed in a hotel in Barcelona last fall and it was like $180 a night for a basic room with no kitchen. Next time I'm just gonna look for a hostel first, even if it feels weird being older. The free tours and kitchen access would have saved me so much money on tapas and guidebooks.

wyatt_shah8517d ago

What about checking out Prague? The hostels there are pretty nice and you can get a private room without the hotel price tag.

jennifer_mitchell5317d ago

Prague's hostel scene is legit, especially around Zizkov. I stayed at one called The Madhouse last year and the private rooms were basically small apartments with a kitchenette. You can walk to most of the main sights from that area and avoid the tourist trap prices in Old Town. Just be ready for a lot of stairs in those older buildings.