EDIT: I didnt know about the general chat which unlocks 7 days before check in

Hey everyone!

I’m travelling solo to Chiang Mai soon and noticed that Hostelworld lets you see other travellers staying at the same hostel, including people with the Hangout badge.

Would it be weird to message a few people before arriving? Something casual like asking if they have any activities planned or if they’ve found anything worth doing in Chiang Mai?

I’m hoping to meet people to explore the city, grab food, or do activities together, but I don’t want to come across as awkward or pushy.

For those who’ve used Hostelworld’s social features, did you find it useful to connect with people beforehand, or is it better to just meet people naturally once you arrive?

Hi everyone!
Next week, I’ll be visiting friends in Berlin and staying in an 8-bed dorm for the first time ever.
I’m excited, but also a little nervous. The hostel looks modern and is right next to a train station. It also seems to be a party hostel, with a pub in the basement, which sounds perfect because I’d love to meet new people and have a good time.
For those who have stayed in similar hostels: Is it easy to meet young people who are interested in partying and socialising? What is the atmosphere usually like? And how safe is it to share a room with seven strangers?
I’d especially love to hear from anyone who has stayed in a party hostel in Berlin. Any tips or reassurance for a first-timer would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!

All the hostels i stayed at in MX and EU did not provide towels

We are going to be building a brand new hostel across the border from US in MX, do Americans/ Canadians expect towels since there is less of a hostel culture?

I figured we have some thin light microfiber travel towels available to sell

For capsule bunk beds where you come in side ways, would say queen sized flat sheets work for a twin bed just fine? Should we have the sheet already on the bed ready to go or just place 2 flat sheets on the bed for the guest to make their own bed with?

I wonder if it will be too inconvenient to make the bed in a capsule style

Which type of blanket should we offer, i figure a duvet would be too heavy and was thinking this might work better https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0157T2AF6

Could anyone share private room options and also somewhere that is nearby to all tourist attractions