A dorm is a shared bedroom with several bunk beds, usually in a hostel or homestay. You rent a bed rather than the whole room, so it costs far less than a hotel.
- Types: mixed dorms for men and women, male-only dorms, female-only dorms (usually more private and secure), and private dorms rented whole by a group.
- Pros: low cost, ideal for solo travellers, and an easy way to meet people from many countries.
- Cons: little privacy, and noise, lights or other people's schedules can disturb you. Toilets, bathrooms and kitchens are usually shared.