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Differences between a hotel and a hostel. What should we know to choose

Difference between hotel and hostel

When planning a trip, one of the most important decisions is accommodation . When choosing accommodation we must assess our preferences in terms of price and quality, since, depending on these parameters, we will have different types of stays available .
In this article we will highlight the differences of stays between a hotel and a hostel and we will value the Check-in Scan when making guest management .

Main differences between hotel and hostel

The differences between a hotel and a hostel mainly reside in the privacy of guests and in the price , since, in the hotels the rooms are completely private and in the hostels they can be shared as well as other common areas such as kitchens, bathrooms and bathrooms and rest areas.
On the other hand, hotels are usually greater sizes with a greater offer of available services and greater number of rooms than hostels.

Hotel Features

A hotel is an accommodation option that will always provide extra comfort during the guest's stay. Hotel rooms, in general, tend to be larger than those in hostels and as a requirement to have hotel status, the rooms will always be private , never shared. These may or may not have a private bathroom .
Classification of quality in regards to hotel services is usually done using stars (from 1 to 5), although there is also a range of diamonds or letters.
Among the different hotel classifications, there are also big differences in the services offered : from themed hotels to super-luxury hotels.

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Hostel Features

Hostels are accommodations that do not have the necessary requirements to be considered a hotel, although the vast majority of them offer services similar to those of hotels.
The requirements that hostels must meet are the following:

  • Have 10 rooms and 20 beds at least .
  • Rooms can be private or shared .
  • The bathroom can be private or shared .
  • May include kitchen and other shared common areas.

The classification of the hostels is also done using stars (from 1 to 3). The price for the stay is usually cheaper than in hotels, although this depends on many factors (supply, demand, location, services offered...). Shared room in hostel

Price differences between hotel and hostels

According to the Hotel Tourism Situation data for May 2024 from the INE , the Hotel Price Index rose on average by 8.1% in May compared to the same month in 2023. The differences between prices depending on the category of each hotel are notable:

  • 5 gold stars : €193.1 on average per occupied room.
  • 4 gold stars : €87.9 on average per occupied room.
  • 3 gold stars : €61.4 on average per occupied room.
  • 2 gold stars : €49.3 on average per occupied room.
  • 1 gold star : €45 on average per occupied room.
  • 3 and 2 silver : €35.9 on average per occupied room.
  • 1 silver : €33.1 on average per occupied room.

Differences in size and capacity between hotels and hostels

This is another differential advantage between a hotel and a hostel. Hotels usually have a much larger useful area than a hostel, they are also usually higher buildings, several floors, being able to house a greater number of rooms and a mix of services greater than a hostel.

Differences in the mix of services offered by hotels and hostels

Hotel categorization also involves the offer of a mix of services much greater than a hostel. Hostels usually offer accommodation and half pension or full pension or can even have private parking or agreements with some private parking in the area. However, hotels, in addition to having all of the above, can also offer other types of additional services such as sports zone (with Olympic pool, paddle tennis, basket etc

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Hotels and hostels are establishments with great differences, but the most important similarity they share is that they are accommodations that have to deal with the presence of guests and, therefore, must manage their personal data to send them later. to the authorities.

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