How to Keep Your Belongings Safe in a Poshtel

If you are travelling on a budget, there is a high chance that you plan to be staying at a poshtel. One thing to remember is staying in a poshtel dorm room may not be as safe as staying in a hotel room. You should not leave your valuables lying around as if on display. Don’t offer your blind trust to any strangers staying in the room with you, especially if you are travelling alone. This may seem rather pessimistic, but the truth is that it is the best way to stay safe. Maintaining a certain level of wariness is realistic since theft is extremely common in poshtels. There is nothing wrong with staying a few nights at a poshtel. However, you need to know how to protect your things. That being said, here is how to keep your belongings safe while you stay in a poshtel:

Read the poshtel reviews

Before you make a reservation, it’s smart to check out the reviews. Travellers who have stayed at an establishment are likely to leave reviews, both positive and negative. It is best to read both types of reviews to get a general idea of the poshtel. You should try to look for comments about safety, in particular. It is essential to check whether the poshtel provides lockers or not. If you cannot find information about lockers or a picture confirming their existence, it is safer to book a stay elsewhere.

It’s important to pay special attention to the recent reviews as they are the most up-to-date. If you find that theft has been occurring more frequently, you might want to find another accommodation option. Using hotel reservation websites to look for reviews is ok, but not the best idea. We recommend you to go on sites that are specifically made for people to share their stories – Tripadvisor, for instance. You will get to read more in-depth reviews and be more assured about safety. Keep in mind that you cannot completely rely on these comments. However, a little bit of background information is better than showing up to the poshtel with no idea of what to expect.

Use the lockers

Most poshtels provide lockers for their visitors. It is best for you to use them to store your valuable items. When you are awake, there’s nothing wrong with bringing out your phone or laptop to use. During the night, however, you never if someone is looking to snatch your valuables while you are sleeping. Do not forget to use a padlock on your locker. If you forget to buy one or bring it with you, go to the reception and ask for one. They may or may not have a few on hand for you to borrow. You should ask them on the day of your check-in for confirmation. Most of the time, these poshtels will charge you a small fee for a padlock. Don’t insist on going lock-less because you don’t want to shell out a few dollars. Paying a small amount to protect your valuables is better than losing your laptop or camera.

Bring your own padlock

As we mentioned above, it is crucial to use a lock for the locker. That being said, it is best to bring your own padlock to the poshtel. Who knows whether the poshtel people will be opening your locker in the middle of the night? They know the combination, after all. Having your own padlock will make you feel more confident that no one can open your locker.

Carry your valuables with you

When it is daytime, you may take your valuables with you as you go from place to place. Make sure that your backpack is big enough for everything. By doing so, you won’t have to be concerned about people stealing your stuff while you’re away.

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