Nowadays there is an endless number of types of accommodations, from the classic 5 star hotels, to stays as curious as boats or houses on top of a tree. And each time we find them more modern and with more features for the guest. Of course, always adjusting to their characteristics and costs.

 

In this case, we are going to talk about the types of some of the most economical accommodations, hostels, and solve a problem that many users see when making a reservation: the security of their personal belongings.

 

Hostel, hostel or inn?

 

It has happened to all of us at some time, when we go to book an accommodation for our vacations, that we find different terms for something that seems to offer us the same thing. But this is not really the case, and each one refers to certain services and categories.

 

So, before we start we explain the difference between hostel, hostel and hostel, so you know what we are talking about.

 

The hostels are spaces that aim to provide lodging to travelers for an affordable price, since they are of a lower category than a hotel. However, this is not due to the services offered, but to the size of their rooms.

 

On the other hand, hostels, known as hostels, are nothing more than what we used to know as hostels. These lodgings offer their guests the rental of beds instead of rooms. Therefore, the rooms become spacious places.

 

Benefits and disadvantages of staying at a hostel/hostel

 

Price of hostels

 

The main reason why these visitors book in hostels rather than in hotels or apartments is their low cost. In addition, the rates of these accommodations tend to be similar throughout the world, ranging from 10 to 30 euros.

 

Location of hostels

 

When we go on a trip, we all look for accommodation as close as possible to the tourist attractions of our destination. And this is where hostels come in, since most of them are located in the heart of the cities or towns.

 

Meet different people in hostels

 

There are hundreds of people in the world looking to travel the world, visit new places, meet new people and learn about other cultures, and hostels are ideal places to meet groups of people with other interests and ways of thinking.

 

What are the disadvantages of hostels/hostels?

 

Lack of privacy in shelters

 

If you are one of those people who are very modest or have certain privacy issues, we anticipate that your stay in a hostel will not be so easy. It is normal in a hostel that the room is shared with up to 20 people arranged in bunk beds. So yes, your only private space will be your 90×190 bed.

 

Shared bathrooms in hostels

 

Another inconvenience you may encounter when staying in a hostel is that they do not have private bathrooms. There is usually one bathroom with several showers and sinks for all hostel guests, or one per floor (depending on the size of the hostel).

 

Safety in shelters

 

Here we enter into swampy terrain. Most hostels and guesthouses are safe places where only those who are staying inside can enter. But, even so, many users do not feel safe leaving their belongings without any kind of security in front of other guests, so most choose to carry with them those personal items of greater value (laptop, passport, wallet, cell phone, etc).

 

 

Security solution for hostels and hostels

 

Leaving personal belongings alone, in a space where you cohabit with so many other people that you may not know at all, can be a turning point when booking a hostel/hostel. For this reason, we are going to explain the best solutions for the managers of these tourist accommodations to make a difference.

 

With something so simple and that we all know, we can help your hostel stand out from others, we are talking about lockers. Increasingly, hostels are becoming more modern spaces that offer users a comfortable, rewarding and safe experience.

 

Lockers for hostels and hostels

 

Now let’s talk about what’s really interesting.

 

Surely you are one of those who think that there is only one type of locker or that a “simple” one is enough. Don’t worry, when you finish reading you will realize the best options that exist for hostel lockers, and you will be ready to equip your hostel with the best solutions.

 

But if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us!

 

Metal lockers

 

Metal lockers are a great option to install in your accommodation, as they are ideal for dry environments and their material, cold-rolled steel, is highly resistant.

 

In addition, the interior can be equipped with coat racks and a mirror to offer greater comfort to users.

 

We explain some of our models:

 

  • Modular Lockers: these lockers are designed for those establishments that need to attach several columns of lockers.
  • Monoblok lockers: these are a single element. They are completely welded, so they are delivered already assembled from the factory.
  • Monoblok Plus lockers: like the previous ones, they are welded lockers, but their enveloping structure has a greater thickness that gives it more resistance. In addition, their doors can be manufactured in melamine or phenolic.
  • Luggage locker – Luggage series: this is the strongest option among the metal lockers, as they are 1.5 mm thick, making them perfect for supporting the weight of a guest’s luggage.

 

Non-metallic lockers

 

Metal lockers are the best known and most demanded option. But there are lockers made of melamine or phenolic that not only help to improve the aesthetics of your accommodation, but also have a greater resistance to weight, humidity factors and time. We explain them to you:

 

  • Melamine lockers: melamine is a material that is resistant to low humidity spaces, has great resistance for storing luggage and can be easily customized.
  • Phenolic lockers: these lockers have a greater resistance to the passage of time and wear and tear due to use than other materials, since they are water-repellent, fireproof and antibacterial. In addition, they do not require assembly and the thickness of their structure and doors make them very resistant to weight.
  • Consignments – Suitcases series: we have already talked about them before, but this time we are going to the option manufactured in phenolic. These, unlike the traditional lockers, have the ideal size to store suitcases.

 


Locking systems for lockers

 

 

Many customers bring us a problem that is quite recurrent when installing lockers: the loss of keys. But we always offer an effective and simple solution that will improve the experience of our customers and yours.

 

Combination lock

 

This is an ideal option. They work thanks to a 4-digit personal code that the user selects when the locker is assigned to him/her.

 

  • Customizable key
  • Master key
  • Subscriber or multi-user mode

 

Electronic combination lock

 

Like the previous ones, these locks facilitate the one-person use of the locker thanks to a combination of numbers that form the password of each user, but in this case the system has motorized opening.

 

  • Keyboard
  • Personalized keys
  • Subscriber or multi-user mode
  • Long battery life
  • Proximity lock

 

Whatever your business, security should be one of your priorities. But if we are talking about your guests’ personal belongings being compromised, it should be a matter to be treated with care and efficiency.