Sleaping in Hostile Situations

Location: Boston, MA

Subject: I feel after speaking with friends about our latest trip that some coments are needed regarding hostiles and sleeping accommodations when traveling.

The concept of hostiles began in Germany in the ___________ . As you can imagin Germany has some of the most hostiles out of any country in the world. It is safe to say that in any major town you pick off the map chances are you will find a hostile of some sort.

What are the advantages? Hostiles tend to be cheep and affordable. In order to keep up with an ever competitive tourist environment many hostiles tend to offer a verity of accommodations ranging from dorm style rooms with 6 or more people to a room to single bedrooms with private bath and shower facilities. And most of all they are tend to be cheep no frills places to rest your head for a night.

Some definate things to keep in mind are the following:

1. Often times you will be sharing space with other people. Therefore be considerate of roommates and house rules such as lights out times and curffues. You do want to have some security with your valuables so bring a lock and cable. If lockers arn't provided chain your stuff up and keep it safe. As the old saying goes lockes keep honest people honest.
2. In you want to skimp on sheet rentals (many places will charge extra for this semmingly necessary sleeping items) you can travel with your own.
3. Use the front desk staff to call ahead and arange your next night when changing locations. This will often times be free and will save you some serious headaches later.
4. Bring a social attitued. You will be in close quarters with other travelers basicaly all with the same goal in mind. Haveing fun. Use this to your advantage. Pick your fellow travelers brains and see what you may be able to find out about local happenings. Many times you can feel out attractions and places from some one who saw it earlier that day. As a bonus these people will often be your drinking and card buddies on nights you may just what to stay in and have a low key evening. Many hostiles are complete with thier own bar.
5. Stock up on any free food or included breakfast. Make sandwitches for lunch, stuff your pockets with rolls. Do what ever to keep from spending way too much on food. At the same time do remeber to try local things when ever posible. It may be your only chance ever to do so.