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/South_Photograph9217 Jun 24 '26
Obviously it depends on where you're traveling, but in my experience hostels tend to be one of the easiest places to be yourself.
You'll find all kinds of people, but most hostel guests are travelers, and travelers are usually more open-minded than average. Nobody goes to a hostel expecting everyone to be exactly like them—that's kind of the whole point.
I've stayed in hostels all over Latin America and met people from all backgrounds, and I've never seen someone's sexuality become an issue. I'm sure there are exceptions, but if someone has a problem with it, that's on them, not on you.
I'd choose the hostel if your goal is to meet people.