They usually have their own cooking facilities. Hostels Most sites should be submitted to the category for the locality in which the lodging is located. If associated with multiple localities in a single county, metro area, or region, please submit to the category for that county, metro area, or region. Only sites covering multiple regions in California should be submitted to this category. Submitting to the wrong category will delay review of your site.
Hostels are a unique form of accommodation unlike hotels or motels.
They are unique in that nearly all facilities are shared with other guests. Rooms are dormitory style and are usually furnished with bunkbeds. Other areas such as bathrooms and lounges are shared as well. This shared facilities arrangement keeps the cost per guest low. More importantly, this arrangement creates a warm and welcoming communal camaraderie between guests.