In Bilbao there are not residents, there are txikiteros. Txikiteros are names given to those who drink txikitos, small glasses of wine served in the bars.
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The accommodation revolution is led by the incredible evolution and adaptation of hostels.
These accommodations, which were previously only associated with youth hostels, have managed to change their focus and offer more spacious and varied conditions and rooms in response to the growing demand.
Here we are going to analyse what a hostel is and what their categories are, according to the characteristics and facilities they have.
To begin with, it is necessary to define the concept of a hostel. A hostel is a business where shared rooms are rented to guests on a nightly basis.
And, to give us an idea of the profound revolution in the sector, this concept is already an understatement. Although the essence is still there, room sharing is no longer a fundamental aspect.
We now find hostels that, without losing their hostel category, offer private rooms with private bathrooms to couples or families with a child.
In addition to this characteristic, the rooms in hostels, if they are not shared, are smaller than those in hotels and their facilities do not usually include options such as those found in hotels, such as a swimming pool or gym.
Another of the consequences of the sector's evolution has been specialisation, which has created a wide range of options for customers to choose from.
These are the most common types of hostels that we can find today in the sector.
The first ones we will look at are the budget ones. That the price of this accommodation is the cheapest in the sector is a fact, but there are some hostels whose greatest virtue lies in their price.
Their rooms are shared for several people in even numbers and their common areas are not usually as large and spacious as other hostels that we will see later, although they are centrally located.
These hostels are located away from urban centres and in places where sports and outdoor activities are at the centre of everything.
So their strong point, in addition to being close to many of the attractions of the place, is that they promote numerous events related to the activities you can do.
And, as if that weren't enough, all the guests will be there for the same reason as you, making the coexistence much more bearable and pleasant, creating a fantastic atmosphere with people who share your tastes and concerns.
There is little to explain about this hostel. In its shared rooms, groups of friends who have booked the entire room or various small groups or couples looking for the same thing - to party - meet up.
The party hostels are epicentres of partying and promote activities and events related to partying, such as themed parties and pub crawls, where nightly tours of the best bars in the area are organised.
Needless to say, the atmosphere here is unbeatable, with guests from all over the world milling around the common areas looking for a great time of dancing and laughter.
Youth hostels do not have to be exactly the same as party hostels. Just because the majority of their guests are young people, from students to young adults, doesn't mean that partying is the focus of this accommodation.
Although there is no maximum age limit, these hostels are often a meeting place for young people who are travelling for the first time, or who are just starting out in this type of adventure.
They are centrally located, well connected to public transport and within walking distance of the sights and attractions of the city in which they are situated.
These hostels think of the family above all things. They seek to cover all the needs that arise when travelling with the whole family.
Their rooms are more spacious than other hostels and are not shared. The facilities think about the family and, above all, about the little ones, offering games rooms and events and activities designed so that the whole family can enjoy the city they are visiting to the maximum.
The most luxurious in the sector, with facilities that exceed what a low-profile hotel can offer. They have all the comforts a guest could need, and although everything in the services are of a superior level, they do not lose their hostel spirit, creating a fantastic atmosphere around their common areas.
One of the most popular forms of luxury is the boutique hostel. In them, special attention is paid to decoration and detail. The aim is to create a homely and very intimate atmosphere.
Although the fantastic collective atmosphere, so characteristic of hostels, is not renounced, it is true that here a more personal and quiet experience is sought, we could even speak of an exclusive experience.
Let your imagination run wild and look for a hostel where all the decoration and theme revolves around something you love; there are themed hostels focused on certain decades of history, movies or any theme you can imagine.
It is a unique experience, you will be able to enjoy both the city while you visit it and the accommodation thanks to the hostel's great work, to make you feel at home in a different and fun way.
Those who combine their work with discovering the world have a special place in the world of hostels. Here we welcome digital nomads, creating a space designed by and for them.
Among its main features and advantages we find very complete work and coworking areas, with everything you may need to feel like in your own office; from high speed 5G wi-fi to meeting areas.
Of course, comfort, great atmosphere and fantastic location are elements that are not lost and are still very present in this type of hostel.
This version of the hostel is the most complete, the most sought after and the most complex. It has facilities that are very similar to those of a hotel, as well as features of the combination of the best hostels.
You'll find the attention to detail of boutique hostels, with the high quality aspects of luxury hostels and digital nomads, plus competitive prices and an unbeatable location.
In addition to all this, there is a wide range of room types and numerous common areas where you can enjoy the unique atmosphere of the city with a good vibe that you can only experience here.
Within this type of hostels, Latroupe stands out from the rest. Its features are exceptional, with new and well-kept facilities, where its meeting points become a hive of plans and events in the city. Latroupe will be your home away from home.
