Just saved $60 on my weekend trip by switching from hotels to hostels

I used to book hotels for every trip even if it was just a quick overnight stay, but last month I finally tried a hostel in Portland for $35 a night instead of my usual $95 motel. The hostel had a free breakfast and a kitchen to cook my own dinner, so I didn't blow money on restaurant meals either. Have you guys found other small switches like this that add up fast?

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jamienguyen1mo ago

My buddy Mark switched to hostels last year and now he won't shut up about it. He stayed at one in Seattle that had a community pasta night every Wednesday where everyone chips in $3 for ingredients. He said he met like 15 people from different countries just passing around a jar of sauce.

the_elliot1mo ago

Hostels aren't for everyone though, I'd rather just pay extra for a quiet room than deal with snoring strangers and shared bathrooms.