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Staying at a Hostel
Use these phrases to check in, find things, and talk to people at a hostel.
Key Phrases
Voice
Asking for a room · 3 ways to say it
Can I get a dorm bed?
casualUse this with friendly staff when you have no reservation.
Do you have a bed for tonight?
neutralA standard way to ask for a room at the desk.
Can I have a private room, please?
politeUse 'please' to be very polite to the staff.
Finding the bathroom · 2 ways to say it
Where is the restroom?
neutralUS - 'restroom' is very common.
Where is the toilet?
neutralUK - more common than 'restroom'.
Finding the kitchen
Where is the shared kitchen?
neutralMost hostels have a kitchen for guests.
Asking about lockers
Do you have lockers for bags?
neutralAsking about rules
When are the quiet hours?
neutralHostels ask you to be quiet at night.
Booking a tour
Can I book a tour here?
neutralMany hostels offer daily city tours.
Saying hello · 2 ways to say it
Hey. How's it going?
casualA friendly way to say hello to a roommate.
Hello. How are you?
neutralA standard way to greet people.
Practice Dialogue
Traveler
Hello. Do you have a bed for tonight?
Staff
Yes. A dorm or a private room?
Traveler
A dorm bed, please.
Staff
Okay. Do you need a locker?
Traveler
Yes, thank you. Where is the restroom?
Staff
It is next to the shared kitchen.
Traveler
And when are the quiet hours?
Staff
They are from ten at night.
Traveler
Great. Can I book a tour here?
Staff
Yes, you can. We have daily tours.