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Staying at a Hostel

Use these phrases to check in, follow the rules, and make new friends at a hostel.

Key Phrases

Voice
Checking in · 2 ways to say it

Good afternoon. I have a reservation for a dorm bed.

polite

More polite — use when you first talk to the hostel staff.

Hi. I booked a dorm bed.

neutral
Asking about room types

Do you have any private rooms available?

neutral
Finding the bathroom · 2 ways to say it

Where is the restroom?

neutral

US English.

Where is the toilet?

neutral

UK English.

Asking about lockers

Do you have lockers? I have my own lock.

neutral

Use this to make sure your bags are safe in a shared room.

Asking about the kitchen

Can I cook my own food in the shared kitchen?

neutral
Asking about rules

What time are quiet hours?

neutral

Hostels usually ask guests to be quiet after 10 PM.

Booking a tour

Can I book a walking tour here?

neutral

Many hostels help guests book local tours.

Meeting people · 2 ways to say it

Hello. Where are you traveling from?

neutral

Use this to start a polite conversation with a new person.

Hey, where are you from?

casual

Very common — use this with other travelers in the dorm.

Practice Dialogue

Traveler
Hi. I have a reservation.
Hostel Staff
Great. Can I see your passport?
Traveler
Sure. Here you go.
Hostel Staff
Thanks. You are in an eight-bed dorm. Here is your key.
Traveler
Thanks. Where is the room?
Hostel Staff
It is on the second floor. The shared restroom is down the hall.
Traveler
Okay. Do you have lockers in the room?
Hostel Staff
Yes. You need your own lock. You can buy one here.
Traveler
I have my own lock. What time are quiet hours?
Hostel Staff
After 10 PM. Enjoy your stay!

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