11 Awful Hostel Surprises That Are Total Dealbreakers

By Megan Wood

At Oyster, we love a good hotel deal, and we’re not above sharing a room to save some cash. Hostels are often excellent budget-friendly solutions, with the best of them successfully combining local flavor and fun extras with low rates.

But just because a property is charging less, it doesn’t mean we’ll put up with dirty bathrooms, overcrowding, and worse. Check out these 12 hostel surprises that can lead to disaster, and you may be inspired to upgrade to a hotel (without the “s”) for your next vacation.

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