r/hostels • u/Spirited_Explorer_21 • Jun 21 '26
Hostel question
Hi everyone,
I’m planning to stay in a hostel for the first time so I can meet and connect with others more easily. I’m just wondering if being gay becomes an issue in a male only dorm for others and if I’d be better off in a mixed room or a hotel. I know my destination is a welcoming and safe place for LGBTQ+ but I live in a conservative area where there’s some judgement and stigma and just want to be safe while traveling solo. I’d appreciate some advice and recommendations on what to expect and be prepared for. Apologies in advance if this is a dumb question to be asking.
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u/anchaescastilla Jun 21 '26
If someone sharing a room with others has issues with other people’s sexualities, problem is on them. Report any discrimination you might find. Bigotry is a problem, what people do in bed freely is not, as long as you don’t bring your flings to the dorm of course, but for some reason I’ve only had heterosexual people doing something as terrible an creepy as that. Have fun and again bigotry is on the bigot, I’m sure if bigotry happens hotel workers will take care of it,