Staying in a dorm room is a great way to meet people from all around the world. It’s super affordable, adventurous and great fun! However, to really gel with your dorm mates, it’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with the subtle art of dorm room living – especially if you’ve booked a long term stay.
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1. Keep it tidy!
This one is a no brainer. No one staying in a dorm wants to spend hours tidying up after their dorm mates. Removing someone else’s underpants, towel or toiletries from the floor between bunks shouldn’t be part of a morning routine. If you need an example of how pretty our dorm rooms can look when they are spick and span, check out the picture below.
2. Make friends
Staying in a dorm long term is the perfect opportunity to make some pals, so take time to get to know your dorm mates and other people staying in the hostel. Although it’s super easy nowadays to stay connected to friends back home, nothing beats a real-life interaction. Why not cook dinner together, go on a walk to discover the local neighbourhood or simply share stories over a coffee? You never know, you might become mates for life!
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3. Do go half-board
After a long day of work, studying or exploring, what could be better than returning home to a tasty home-made meal. With our half board package, you get a scrumptious evening meal and breakfast from as little as €45 a week. Plus, our team will take care of the washing-up. What a bargain!?
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4. No snooze alarms
Some people like to snooze in the morning, others jump straight out of bed and are ready to tackle the day. One thing is for certain, hitting the snooze button and having your alarm go off 10 times in an hour is no fun for anyone. Do the other guests in your room a favour and set it to vibrate or at least limit the snoozing!
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5. Do get involved with in-house events and activities
Although Covid-19 has put a stop to some of our in-house events, there is still plenty to get involved with. Not only are they a great way to keep you busy whilst things across the city get back to normal, but also they’re the perfect time to meet people staying at the hostel. Make sure you check out our in-house poster for up-to-date events and happenings.
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Dorm living is great fun and staying at a hostel long term will have you reminiscing of your younger years at university or college – minus the sticky door handles! If you’re thinking of taking the plunge and booking a long term stay at a hostel, then ClinkNOORD is a great option for you. We have weekly rates and affordable longer-term payment options and everything you need to make our hostel a home! Whether you end up staying with us at ClinkNOORD or another hostel, keep our top 5 do’s and don’ts in mind and we’re sure you’ll have a whale of a time!
