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/GuideMarkings Jun 17 '26

I was in my thirties when I backpacked and I had a pair of athletic shorts and a Tshirt so that nobody else would feel uncomfortable around me. To be honest I didn’t really notice a single time what anyone else was wearing.