Question about the 'always book hostels' advice after a bad night in Lisbon

I was in Lisbon last spring and booked a cheap hostel bed for 12 euros a night, but the room had 12 people and someone's alarm went off every hour from 2 AM. I switched to a private room in a guesthouse for 30 euros the next night and actually slept. Is paying a bit more for basic quiet ever the real budget move?

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nancy313d ago

Totally get that. Wasn't a hostel in Prague basically a bunk bed in a hallway? Paid double for my own room the next day and felt human again.

bailey.xena13d ago

I used to swear by hostels too, but a bad night's sleep ruins the next day of travel. Paying a bit more for a quiet room, like nancy3 said, actually saves money because you can enjoy the trip. It's a budget move if it means you're not too tired to function.