Hostel bunks are a gamble but this one changed my strategy

I always went for the cheapest dorm bed I could find, usually 12 person rooms. Last trip to Portland I splurged an extra 8 bucks a night for a 4 person room and the difference was wild. No snoring, no one packing at 5am, and I actually slept through the night. Has anyone else found that paying a little more upfront saves you in the long run?

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graygonzalez14d ago

That "no one packing at 5am" part hit me hard. I used to do the same cheap 10-12 person rooms and ended up exhausted. One time I paid a little extra for a 4 person room in New Orleans and actually woke up feeling rested instead of like I'd been in a fight.

nathana4814d ago

Wait, you mean it's possible to wake up in a hostel without a black eye and a stolen sock?