Some people may be unfamiliar with the terms frequently used in backpacking and world tourism in general. Here is an explanation of several terms that are often encountered:
Dormitory
Dormitory is one type of room provided a guesthouse or hostel. Residents dormitory filled some people who hardly know each other before. Usually, the dormitory filled with 4 to 10 people who sleep in the same room. Dormitory occupants demanded a very high tolerance, such as not smoking or noise in the room. Dormitory is very popular among backpackers because of cheaper rates.
Hostel
Hostel is a place to stay with the facilities used jointly by the residents, such as bathrooms, living room and kitchen. Therefore, the hostel dwellers had a greater chance to socialize with other guests. In addition to dormitory, hostel also provides private rooms like a hotel.
Guesthouse
Guesthouse fact that most ordinary house rooms rented to guests. Guesthouse owner living in the same building and managed his own family members.
Pension
This is just another term for the guesthouse. The word “retirement” is often used in Turkey or countries around the Mediterranean sea. Owner retiring usually also lived in the same building. Read more
