From Crime Scenes to Smelly Bunkmates, Hostels Are Notoriously Unforgettable — Here Are 17 Wild Stories from Former Guests
1. The Surprise Roommate
One traveler shared a room with a guy who brought back a different person every night. Let’s just say the noise levels were off the charts.
2. The Uninvited Party
A group of friends woke up to find their room had been turned into a nightclub. Complete with strangers dancing on their beds!
3. The Unexpected Guest
Someone found a stray cat in their bed one morning. It had snuck in through an open window during the night.
4. The Food Thief
One guest discovered their entire stash of snacks had disappeared overnight. Turns out, their bunkmate had a serious case of the munchies.
5. The Bathroom Horror
A traveler walked into the shared bathroom to find it completely trashed. There was water everywhere and someone had left a ‘present’ in the sink.
6. The Sleepwalker
One guest had a roommate who would sleepwalk every night. They’d wake up to find them standing at the foot of their bed, staring.
7. The Bed Bug Nightmare
Someone woke up covered in bites. After some investigation, they discovered their mattress was infested with bed bugs.
8. The Loud Snorer
A traveler shared a room with someone who snored so loudly, it shook the walls. Earplugs did little to help.
9. The Mysterious Disappearance
One guest’s bunkmate vanished without a trace, leaving all their belongings behind. They never came back to claim them.
10. The Overly Friendly Neighbor
A traveler had a neighbor who insisted on sharing life stories at 3 AM. Despite hints, they wouldn’t take the hint to let them sleep.
11. The Unpleasant Odor
Someone’s roommate hadn’t showered in days, creating a stench that permeated the entire room. Febreze became their best friend.
12. The Accidental Room Swap
One guest returned to find someone else sleeping in their bed. After some confusion, it turned out to be a booking error.
13. The Unexpected Performance
A traveler woke up to find their bunkmate performing a full-on yoga routine in the middle of the night.
14. The Missing Shoes
Someone’s shoes went missing from the shared dorm. They later found them hanging from a tree outside.
15. The Overpacked Traveler
One guest shared a room with someone who had brought an entire wardrobe’s worth of clothes, leaving no space for anyone else.
16. The Surprise Inspection
A traveler experienced an unannounced fire drill at 2 AM, forcing everyone out of bed and into the cold night.
17. The Crime Scene
One guest returned to find police tape around their hostel. Apparently, there had been a break-in while they were out exploring.
Hostels are definitely an adventure. While they can be unpredictable, they’re also great places to meet new people and create unforgettable memories. Have your own wild hostel story? Share it with us at The How-To Zone!
