Grace Dean/Business Insider
- I've stayed in at least 20 hostels in nine countries.
- They're always my top choice for solo travel. The main advantage is that they're super cheap.
- But they're often more centrally located than hotels and Airbnbs and have kitchens for meal prep.
Hostels are my preferred option when I'm traveling alone.
I've never stayed in a hotel or an Airbnb by myself. I'll reserve a bed in a hostel dorm instead.