The Original Survey

This is the survey that was issued for the gathering of the data that is to come.

Hostel Survey

General Information

Age: ___ Gender: __

Number of Months Spent Traveling (Circle One): 0-1 2-4 5-8 9-13 14+

Number of Months Spent in Hostels (Circle One): 0-1 2-4 5-8 9-13 14+

Hostel Preference (Choose One): Party Quiet No Preference

The following questions will be done based on a scale that will arrange information on a range from 1 for Strongly Disagree to 5 for Strongly Agree. Please answer circle one for each statement.

When traveling I am more likely to stay at a hostel than other accommodations.

Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

When choosing a hostel I seek the cheapest regardless of location/amenities, etc.

Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

When choosing a hostel I focus on safety.

Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

When choosing a hostel I focus on proximity to sights.

Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

When choosing a hostel I focus on Proximity to entertainment (nightlife, etc.).

Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

I only travel to areas that are considered “safe.”

Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

I regularly travel alone.

Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

When traveling I often find myself low on cash.

Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

I consider myself to be good with money.

Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

I prefer a party-scene to regular sleep.

Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

I have been the victim of hostel theft.

Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

I prefer to have a bar within the confines of my hostel.

Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

It is important for a hostel to be knowledgeable about and provide information about the area.

Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

I only book hostels that have websites.

Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

User reviews and word-of-mouth strongly influence my hostel choices.

Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

I consider myself to be an academic traveler.

Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

I will only stay in single rooms in which I have no roommate.

Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

I will only stay in rooms that contain myself and friends that I am traveling with.

Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

When traveling I stay in dormitory style rooms with mixed company.

Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

I seek out hostels with lockers to store my valuables.

Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

Additional Questions (Optional)

What are some of the things that you look for when choosing a hostel? (Please answer in the space below)

What advice do you follow to guarantee safety when staying at hostels? (Please answer in the space below)