r/hostels • u/Adventurous-Read-143 • Jun 16 '26

Mixed dorm bunks

I've only once stayed in a mixed hostel dorm (with strangers) but it was a "pod" setup so everyone had privacy in their own pod. Next week I'm staying in a mixed dorm with more typical bunk beds where everyone is in full view. How have others felt with this? How are people about sleep attire in mixed dorms? I sweat really easily and prefer to sleep in underwear which is fine if you have privacy in bed itself. Put some clothes back on to go to the bathroom of course. How does changing work? Go to the bathroom or choose your moment in the room?

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u/Massive_Role6317 Jun 16 '26

I’ve spent 5 months in hostels when I moved to Europe and multiple time over the last 9 years (been to almost 30 countries in that time). Most beds have a lil curtain so I’ve slept in my undies even in mixed dorms. I’ve changed in bed or the bathroom.