Pro tip: I think the 'always book the cheapest hostel' rule is a trap

I was in Prague last fall and booked a bed for $8 a night in a place that looked okay online. The room had 12 people and one broken window, so it was freezing. I ended up spending $40 on a thick sweater and a cheap sleeping bag just to get through two nights, which wiped out the savings. Maybe it's just me, but I'd rather pay a bit more upfront for a decent spot. Has anyone else had a cheap stay actually cost them more in the end?

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the_olivia1mo ago

Remember that hostel with the bedbug tax?

black.laura1mo ago

Was that the one with the weird shower tokens too?