Glasgow Hostels - Pros and Cons

Are you looking for budget accommodation in Glasgow but aren’t sure whether hostel is a good idea or not? If so, it may be worth to consider pros and cons which apply to all hostels (not just those in Glasgow).

Pros of Staying at a Hostel

Staying at a hostel has its advantages:

Low cost. Depending on which hostel you choose to stay at, you can expect to pay up to 5 times less than you would pay at a decent hotel. For travellers who are looking only for a bed to spend the night, hostels are thus the preferred accommodation.
Great locations. Hostels are most often located in the very city centre or nearby. This makes them an ideal starting point for exploring the city.

Opportunity to meet new people from all over the world. Hostels are renowned for a high level of interaction between their guests. As a result, many hostel guests meet new people, while some even make new friends.
A variety of useful amenities. These tend to vary greatly from one hostel to another but many feature various useful amenities such as a kitchen, washing machine, free Internet, etc. which are especially appreciated by budget travellers.

Cons of Staying at a Hostel

While low cost and opportunity to meet new people sound tempting, hostels have their drawbacks as well. You are therefore recommended to consider the disadvantages below before making any final decisions:

The risk of theft. The risk is low, while most hostels also offer private lockers or other systems to keep your valuables safe. However, keep in mind that you’ll be sharing a room with strangers.
Noise. Staying at a hostel often means sharing a room with several people. As a result, you may have difficulties falling asleep in case someone is snoring or being awaken by the guests arriving in the middle of the night.
Privacy. Many hostels have private rooms in case you don’t like the idea of sharing a room with strangers, however, don’t expect as much privacy as in a hotel and other traditional types of accommodation.
“Age incompatibility”. Most hostels no longer have the upper age limit but the majority of their guests are still travellers up to 26 years of age. If you are over 30 or 40, you may feel awkward being surrounded by almost exclusively young people.