Staying at a Hostel
Use these English phrases when you are staying at a hostel to communicate with staff and other travelers.
Key Phrases
Do you have a bed in a shared dorm or a private room?
💡 Use this to ask about the different types of accommodation available.
Where can I find a secure locker to keep my personal things?
💡 Ask this to keep your bags safe while you are out.
Is there a shared kitchen where I can prepare my own meals?
💡 Many hostels have a kitchen that everyone can use to cook.
Where is the shared bathroom that is closest to my room?
💡 Ask this to find the toilets and showers on your floor.
Are there quiet hours in the hostel that guests must follow at night?
💡 Use this to check when you need to be quiet.
Can I book a day tour to the historic city center here?
💡 You can ask the front desk to arrange trips for you.
If I want to meet new people, where is the best place?
💡 Hostels usually have social areas where travelers sit and talk.
I have booked a bed, but I might arrive very late tonight.
💡 Use this to warn the staff if your flight is delayed.
Can you tell me how to connect to the free internet connection?
💡 Ask this if you need the password for the wireless network.
If you are free later, we could go out for some dinner.
💡 This is a polite way to invite a new friend out.