Tbh, my old way of booking hostels versus using a local guesthouse in Lisbon last year was a total game changer

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Got to be honest, my experience was the total opposite. Stayed in a local guesthouse in Porto and it felt way more lonely and disconnected than any hostel I've ever booked. Hostels have that built-in common area where you actually meet people without trying. The guesthouse was just a quiet room with zero chance to talk to anyone. For a solo traveler, that setup was a real step back.

stella_shah892mo ago

My friend in Lisbon cried from guesthouse loneliness.

josephf101mo ago

@stella_shah89 that's rough, Lisbon can feel isolating when you're stuck in a quiet room.