. I’m so disappointed about this”
At 3am, I found myself wide awake and unable to sleep. It was the fourth night of my stay in an all-female dorm, and I had paid extra money to be in a room without any guys. But, an hour prior, my roommates had brought a guy back and started having sex.
My roommates had shined a phone light on my face several times to check if I was awake, and I had stayed silent, thinking that maybe they wanted to have a chat. But, when I realized what was happening, I switched on the bed light and let them know that I was aware. I told them that what they were doing was wrong, but there was no response.
When I asked to switch rooms, the desk staff laughed and said that this sort of thing happened all the time. I began to feel like I had overreacted, especially since I’m 27 and travelling alone to Budapest. I understand that people want to have fun, but I don’t want to stay in a hostel again after this experience. I’m so disappointed.
My experience in an all-female dorm was not what I had expected. I had paid extra money to feel safe and comfortable during my trip, but my room was disrupted by a couple having sex. I felt embarrassed and let down when the staff simply laughed off the situation. Furthermore, I’m now apprehensive about staying in a hostel again. Travelling alone can be difficult, and it’s important to feel safe and respected.