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When travelling on a gap year you have the fun task of finding a place to stay for most nights. Normally this will entail a bit of research into the local hostels in the area, trying to work out if cheapest is best or whether it is worth paying that little bit extra to avoid the dreaded bed bugs! Usually most will opt for the former, (most travellers travel on a budget) but there will be some who want to experience a bit of luxury for the night, many people associate luxury with certain colour schemes. Here’s a selection of places we have found that feature the colour purple – so often an indication of quality and taste.
These luxury hostels can be found at most of the main traveller’s stops. A good one that springs to mind is Gilligan’s in Cairns, Australia. Coming in at around $30 a night, it doesn’t come cheap however it has facilities most hostels would give their right arm for. 8 bed dorms are connected via spacious communal areas all with the modern technology such as HD television and broadband internet. There is also a nightclub on site, meaning if you prefer the safety of the hostel then you don’t have to venture off the site to find a cheap drink.
These ‘luxury’ hostels also have a lot better bedding which only adds to the experience. ‘Wake Up’ hostel in Sydney, Australia must have some of the comfiest bedding around. You melt into the bed after a night on the town. Again you don’t have to travel far to the nearest bar as ‘Wake Up’ has one on the premises. With dorm rooms starting at $30, this luxury doesn’t come cheap to someone travelling on a budget. But then it is good to treat yourself every now and then!
So what can you expect in the cheaper hostels? Well for one thing they may be a bit more crowded, these hostels tend to pile the beds high and sell them cheap. You may not get the free towel every morning but who cares?! When you have paid just $10 – $15 for the night, you can’t expect to live like royalty. The rooms however are generally good for the price that you pay. Sometimes there is a better feel and mood in these cheaper places with a mutual annoyance at the people who can afford the pricier dorm beds on the other side of the road.
On the whole it is probably best to try and mix it up a bit with your hostel choice. There will be those of you who only want to go to the nearest YHA as it is cheap and cheerful, while there will be others who keep going back to Base Hotels because all their mates tend to stay there?! If you stick to the cheaper hostels then you will save a bit of money but you will miss out on a lot of the luxuries like purple duvet covers. These little luxuries can make a big difference to your travel experience and you will probably be thankful for them later on.
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Source by Will Barnby