Hostels have changed a great deal in the last couple of decades. What was once an accommodation choice reserved for backpackers on the tightest of budgets, has now become a popular option for travelers of all kinds on a budget. School and student groups are using hostels with greater frequency as the years go by. I should know - I've worked at a few hostels, and for educational travel companies that made use of hostels for some groups. Hotels are nice, but for student groups, hostels provide some distinct advantages:
- Often no television in the rooms (students won't be tempted to stay up all night watching)
- Common room where students can gather (hotels usually only have the lobby which can be disruptive)
- Kitchen where students can keep food and drink or prepare snacks/meals on their own (a nice group activity)
- Student-friendly atmosphere
- The chance to meet and interact with travelers from other countries (something nearly impossible in a hotel)
- Central location (compared to the inexpensive hotels used by tour companies usually located on the outskirts of the city)
So, if you're interested in using a hostel for your next group, consider contacting the people at Hostelbookers (www.hostelbookers.com). Cal Cromie from Hostelbookers sent me this info to pass on to my readers:
Hostelbookers.com offer budget accommodation ranging from hostels to 3 star hotels in 2700 destinations throughout the world. With over 13,000 propertie sto choose from we are able to offer you net rates and a range of properties to match your group requirements. We aim to get back to you within 4 hours on any enquiry and can send you a direct link to our multi-lingual Groups dept. For further information about our properties please log on to our website www.hostelbookers.com. or contact Carl Cromie on 020 7440 4903
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Location: Worldwide, London England
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