20 Things You Need When Staying in Hostels || (Hostel Travel Packing Tips)

Here’s a list of things you need when staying in hostels. After years of experience staying in hostels, here are my top hostel travel packing tips.

I would consider all of these items to be my hostel must haves, or my hostel essentials. I don’t think I could travel and stay in hostels without them. So here’s my guide to everything you need for a backpacking trip staying in hostels

Here is my hostel packing list

Disclosure: Some or all links below are affiliate links. This means I will earn a small commission at no extra cost to you, if you decide to make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.


Tissues: https://amzn.to/48a4LOC
Extra Long Charger Cable: https://amzn.to/3RfbCQR
A zip backpack: https://www.tortugabackpacks.com/products/travel-backpack-40l?view=dtc-product&variant=39864592367687
Universal Adapter: https://amzn.to/3ExvqaL
Packing Cubes:https://amzn.to/3sTcsZp
Padlock: https://amzn.to/44FZlbf
Small locks for backpack/luggage: https://amzn.to/3LifSeS
Laundry Kit
Clothes Line: https://amzn.to/3rfbuGt
Laundry Detergent Sheets: https://amzn.to/3LdbFZK
Sink Stopper: https://amzn.to/3rac20n
Portable Chargers
Solar Charger: https://amzn.to/3LggyS2
Magnetic Charger: https://amzn.to/45L0DDc
Note: you need a new iphone to use this magnetic feature
Sarong: ​​https://amzn.to/3PvbJqd
Microfibre Towel: https://amzn.to/460ZDdY
Hybrid Shoes: https://amzn.to/3LdcdPi
Mine aren’t pick, but other than that I think it is the same shoe
Waterproof Phone Case: https://amzn.to/3PxPlwG
Tupperware: https://amzn.to/3Lc2Zmf
Eyemask: https://amzn.to/3PtBAPk
Ear Buds: https://amzn.to/484Kpqf
Pillowcase and sheets: https://amzn.to/486gGx6
Apple Airtags: https://amzn.to/44NCSsZ
Packable Daypack: https://outandbackoutdoor.com/products/packable-daypack?variant=45757538795811¤cy=USD&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=google&utm_content=Packable+Daypack&utm_campaign=shopping&srsltid=AfmBOopdnZ3--m1MobkszTQ5KPras2XHP5Gpg4AacqPsOn9pHHIse5oZc6Q
Rain Cover: https://amzn.to/45KrC1V
Filtered Waterbottle: https://amzn.to/3r5qYwG
Hanging Toiletry Kit: https://amzn.to/3sUHkIY
Not mentioned (but needed)
Down Jacket: https://amzn.to/3Lf3xIe
Rain Jacket: https://amzn.to/3r6BrYR




Make sure you also check out my Amazon Travel Must Haves: https://youtu.be/Hbu9lpbYLxo?si=-lFeMYvUaUclo5Il




A few backpacking guides/vlogs:

Australia East Coast Backpacking Guide: https://youtu.be/sfzYXTpO8Vw?si=OkicCQzLiAeHxTu-
Volunteering in Australia: https://youtu.be/et0lakmgZgU?si=h5XL9Xft3seem27P
How much does it cost to visit Fiji? / Fiji Backpacking Guide: https://youtu.be/8BpQm8c9Sik?si=MmAkmw_CdYqCNmjD
Best things I purchased for my backpacking trip: https://youtu.be/-Fi9zPCbYkY?si=rAI-1YucgYsMbUPb
Unpacking my backpack/ Backpacking Packing Guide: https://youtu.be/nzqlKaw0wfY?si=bOF2QrhODrHyztxZ
Travel Apps for Europe: https://youtu.be/CoGbu6zmFyM?si=RwPIyEZtJW77zxvc
Southeast Asia Full Budget Breakdown: https://youtu.be/75GnhZuOS7g?si=SAnzYLUOZ0V9d-2o


#hostelessentials #packingtips #hostelmusthaves



Time Stamps:

0:00 Intro
0:22 Tissues
1:16 Extra Long Charger Cable
2:24 Zip Backpack
2:38 Universal Adapters
2:56 Packing Cubes
3:23 Locks
3:52 Laundry Kit
4:52 Portable Charger
5:29 Sarong
5:49 Microfiber Towel
6:19 Shower Shoes
6:37 Shoes
7:45 Waterproof Phone Case
8:17 Tote Bag
9:08 Tupperwear
9:52 Eyemask and Ear Plugs
10:08 White Noise
10:16 Pillowcase and sheets
10:40 Apple Airtags
11:07 Packable Daypack
11:17 Rain Cover
11:51 Filtered Waterbottle
12:16 Hanging Toiletry Kit
12:22 Conclusion




The Music I Used

Epidemic Sound
https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/featured/




About me :)

Hello fellow adventurers, and welcome to my channel! My name is Miranda and I am a solo female traveler from California. I am a budget traveler, who loves adventure and exploring the outdoors. I want to showcase the beauty of destinations and cultures around the world, through any budget.


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