what are some key things to know before staying in a hostel? i’ve never stayed in one before and honestly didn’t even know it was a thing until a few months ago. i plan on staying in the OneFam Nottinghill hostel which seems to have good reviews but i’m still scared. if anyone has experience with that hostel i’d love some feedback but any feedback please in general is greatly appreciated.
if i plan on bringing a suitcase is there a secure place to leave that? for sleeping what do people recommend, especially for getting over the paranoia of being in a room with people you do not know. how do hostels even work exactly? where do you change ur clothing or do your makeup? where are the appropriate spots to open ur suitcase lol (to my understanding the rooms are super narrow with the beds)? what is already provided and what should i be conscious about packing? what is worth trusting to leave out vs what should i really care about locking up? literally any advice ever will mean so much to me im super super nervous.