Do I need to bring my own bed linen or sleeping bag?
Now a day, almost all hostels do not encourage for their guests to bring their own linen or sleeping bags, as they could bring on them bugs, and/or dirt from outside. Also, most hostels do issue (provide) clean linen and often blankets free of charge to the guests, although some do charge for this particular service, though it's not very expensive.
Basically, the best way is to check the hostel's microsite before traveling.
What is the difference between a Private and a Shared Room?
Shared Rooms are dormitory style, and vary in size, from four beds and up. Each hostel offers mixed or Co-Ed accommodation,
unless an alternative arrangement has been made in advance with the hostel. Certain hostels do allow for same-sex dorms.
If this is the case, it will be indicated on the hostel's microsite(private site).
Though the majority of hostels do not impose a restriction on guests, such as due to their age, this isn't always so,
particularly in establishments, which have a bar, located on their premises. Again, it is recommended that you check the hostel's microsite
(private site) to figure out whether or not there's an age limit.
A booking fee, of $2, that applies to each booking made. Prices are figured by a per person basis and payment is done upon arrival
to the hostel. To place a reservation (booking), also a 10% deposit for beds or 15% deposit for tour packages is necessary.
This deposit will be subtracted from the full amount of room rates upon payment at hostel. But there is one execption.
Even though it will be depends on tour packages you choose, when you make a reservation for tour package, you will see the detailed
explanation about when your full amount of balance for tour package will be charged on your credit card.
The booking, and confirmation portion of the hosteltimes.com website, is secured by 128bit encryption through Thawte.
This is currently the most up to date and reliable security standard available on the Internet and will ensure that any information
that you submit, including your credit card information, will remain completely confidential.
What will happen if I need to cancel, or change my reservations?
Our policy is that you can cancel your reservation. But it obviously depends on every each hostel's and tour company's cancellation policy.
You need to contact hostel or Tour company which you made your booking unless you'll lose the cost for cancellation process.
But don't worry too much. In general, every single hostel or tour company has very flexible cancellation policy, so you can make
a cancellation at easy. If you need to change your reservation then, you can directly contact (E-mail) hostel or tour company. it's easy to do so.
Are these bookings guaranteed, after I've confirmed my reservation?
Every online booking is guaranteed. The confirmation number given to you for each booking will gurantee your bed at the hostel,
and also your reservation number will be mailed to you. Please print out and bring it with you to the hostel/hotel/B&B or tours
for a speedy check-In. If you do not have access to a printer, please make a note of your confirmation number.
There aren't any discounts available, for group bookings or any case .The discount is offered to holders of discount coupons,
which are circulated through our web site, tourist offices, etc. There's no charge for the coupon, but it will lower the cost of your stay,
by 10%, in making a reservation.
When you need to make a reservation and/or write your message, you will be asked to Log In so that all reservation processing or uploading will go through.
What can I book for through Hosteltimes.com network?
You can book a room, in one of the places listed in the Reservation Area and/or you can book a tour or trip package being offered in
the section of Adventure Tour.
How soon should I make my reservation ahead of time?
You are allowed to make a reservation through our website, if there are any available beds or tours
of your arrival. No exceptions are allotted in order to avoid any confusion, misunderstands or problems.
The hostels on Hosteltimes.com are all separate organizations. We simply provide them with facility to accept online reservations.
So we do advise that you direct your complaint to the hostel, in question, during your stay, as we have no more responsibility after
we've finished with processing your request. However, we do take all complaints seriously. We will check them and forward the ones that
we feel worthy of time, consideration, and importance, to the hostel.
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