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How do you get a job at a hostel?

How do you get a job at a hostel?

If you want to work in the hostel you’re staying in, make friends with as many guests as possible. Help them out when they needs it, lend a hand with their bag, take them out for the evening and show them the best places to eat and the best places to party.

How can I stay in hostel for free?

6 Awesome Websites to Help You Find Free Stays in Hostels

  1. Workaway. Workaway connects travelers with unique volunteer opportunities all over the world.
  2. Hostel Jobs. Hostel Jobs.net is just what it sounds like: a portal for hostels all over the world to post their available opportunities.
  3. Worldpackers.

Is working in a hostel fun?

Working in a hostel is just like any other job: you’ll definitely have time off to take advantage of what the area has to offer. Hostels like to provide fun activities for their guests, and they want their volunteers to experience the local culture in a fun, social atmosphere as well.

What is a social hostel?

A hostel is a form of low-cost, short-term shared sociable lodging where guests can rent a bed, usually a bunk bed in a dormitory, with shared use of a lounge and sometimes a kitchen. Hostels are popular forms of lodging for backpackers, cycle tourists, and gap year travelers. They are part of the sharing economy.

Can you work while living in a hostel?

Ask about a job If you’re going to be staying for a while, you might want to cut down on the rent you pay by working at the hostel. I worked two nights per week at my hostel, and in return, I got free rent. I had pretty much no expenses other than food (and drinks!), which allowed me to save money a lot faster.

How long can I live in a hostel?

Most hostels let you stay from 1 to 6 months. Some are for short stays and others for longer-term stays.

Can you work and live in hostels?

If you’re going to be staying for a while, you might want to cut down on the rent you pay by working at the hostel. I worked two nights per week at my hostel, and in return, I got free rent. I had pretty much no expenses other than food (and drinks!), which allowed me to save money a lot faster.

Are there free hostels?

Most hostels usually offer free breakfast, and also free activities so you can explore the area you’re in with a group. Please note: there is no straight path to finding sure-fire free stay opportunities in hostels.

Do you need a visa to work at a hostel?

Some hostel jobs will require a visa if the position is paid. Other hostel jobs like this adventure hostel in Guatemala listed on Workaway will provide you with free accommodation, internet and discounted or free excursions in exchange for work. No visa is required.