Just look for a hostel that has 24-hour reception. I’d say the majority of hostels in cities have this. I’d prebook the hostel, and send them a note that you will be arriving very late.

If you do book a hotel, make sure that it has 24-hour reception. Many cheap hotels do not.

Great. Thank you!!

While I am at it….How far in advance should you book a hostel?? I am going in March/April. There will be no holidays during that time when I go (no easter). Would I be able to find something if I just walk up to a hostel kind of thing? Or is it wise to book ahead? And how far ahead? Thanks!

I am still in the planning stages, but I want to keep it spontaneous as well. If you book a hostel is there a cancellation fee if you change your mind midtrip and head somewhere else, and how easy is it to find lodging on the go?

basically, I’m looking for a similar but more detailed response to europlanner’s question: “Would I be able to find something if I just walk up to a hostel kind of thing? Or is it wise to book ahead? And how far ahead? Thanks!”

Thanks in advance,

U.T. Matt