TripHip - Travel Tips and Advice for Traveling on a Budget

If you're looking to save some money while traveling, you might want to think about bunking down in a hostel on your trip. Be forewarned that you'll be getting pretty bare-bones accommodation and will likely have to put up with other budget travelers who are less than considerate. But you can really save some big bucks.

Most hostels have dorm-style rooms, so don't expect too much privacy. If you do intend to stay in hostels on your trip, you need to pack a good lock. Hostels do typically offer lockers for your bags, but you'd have to rent a lock if you don't have your own.

The idea of staying in a hostel may be a little unappealing, and though some can be real flea-bags, most hostels are clean and safe. There are many websites were you can find ratings and reviews on any given hostel before you book a bunk.