Staying at a Hostel
Essential phrases for navigating check-ins, dorm life, shared facilities, and meeting fellow travelers at a Persian-speaking hostel.
Key Phrases
سلام، برای امشب تخت خالی تو خوابگاه دارید؟
politesalam, baraye emshab takht-e khali tu khabgah darid?
Hello, do you have an empty bed in the dorm for tonight?
Standard polite inquiry for reception.
من یه اتاق خصوصی میخوام، اگه هنوز پر نشده.
neutralman ye otagh-e khosusi mikham, age hanuz por nashode.
I want a private room, if it hasn't filled up yet.
Uses the conditional and present perfect for a polite request.
توی اتاق برای وسایلمون کمد قفلدار هست؟
neutraltuy-e otagh baraye vasayel-emun komod-e ghofl-dar hast?
Is there a locker in the room for our things?
Very common way to ask about security.
میشه کولهپشتیام رو اینجا امانت بذارم؟
casualmishe kule-poshti-am ro inja amanat bezaram?
Can I leave my backpack here for safekeeping?
Casual phrasing using 'mishe' (is it possible).
ببخشید، آشپزخانه مشترک کجاست و چه ساعتی بازه؟
politebebakhshid, ashpazkhane-ye moshtarak kojast va che sa'ati baz-e?
Excuse me, where is the shared kitchen and what time is it open?
Polite inquiry for hostel staff.
حوله و ملافه هم میدین یا باید خودم بیارم؟
neutralhowle o malafe ham midin ya bayad khodam biyaram?
Do you also provide towels and sheets, or should I bring my own?
Uses 'bayad' (must) which is essential B1 grammar for obligation.
ساعت سکوت اینجا از کی شروع میشه؟
politesa'at-e sokut inja az key shoru mishe?
From when do the quiet hours start here?
Formal concept (quiet hours) asked naturally.
بعد از دوازده شب باید کلید خودمون رو بیاریم؟
neutralba'd az davazdah-e shab bayad kilid-e khodemun ro biyarim?
Do we have to bring our own key after twelve at night?
Everyday question about curfew rules.
شنیدم تورهای شهرگردی دارید، چطور میتونم ثبتنام کنم؟
politeshenidam tur-hay-e shahr-gardi darid, chetor mitunam sabt-e-nam konam?
I heard you have city tours, how can I register?
Polite and conversational way to show interest in activities.
تور کویر برای فردا جا داره یا پر شده؟
neutraltur-e kavir baraye farda ja dare ya por shode?
Does the desert tour have space for tomorrow, or is it full?
Direct, everyday question using the present perfect.
شما از کدوم کشور اومدین؟ من تازه رسیدم.
neutralshoma az kodum keshvar umadin? man taze residam.
Which country did you come from? I just arrived.
A friendly icebreaker with other hostel guests.
تنهایی سفر میکنی یا با دوستات هستی؟
casualtanhayi safar mikoni ya ba dustat hasti?
Are you traveling alone or are you with your friends?
Casual tone to use with younger travelers in a dorm.
دوست دارید امشب با هم بریم تو شهر بگردیم؟
neutraldust darid emshab ba ham berim tu shahr begardim?
Would you like to go look around the city together tonight?
A polite but friendly invitation to fellow guests.
من میرم یه قهوه بخورم، تو هم میای؟
casualman miram ye ghahve bokhoram, to ham miyay?
I'm going to have a coffee, are you coming too?
Very casual, perfect for someone you just befriended.
فکر میکنم یکی تخت منو اشتباه گرفته، چون وسایلش اونجاست.
politefekr mikonam yeki takht-e mano eshtebah gerefte, chon vasayel-esh unjast.
I think someone has taken my bed by mistake, because their stuff is there.
Non-confrontational way to handle a common hostel mix-up.
ببخشید، آب گرم حمام طبقه دوم قطع شده.
neutralbebakhshid, ab-e garm-e hamam-e tabaghe-ye dovvom ghat shode.
Excuse me, the hot water in the second floor shower has been cut off.
Direct reporting of a facility problem using passive voice.