6 Essentials Required For Hostel Life

Looking for a list of hostel essentials for students? Well, you’ve arrived at the right destination, bro. Because it’s not like you’d not find such lists anywhere else on the internet. But here’s the thing, most of them contain items that are far from ‘essential’, while others have too many of the important ones missing. And that’s exactly the reason why we’ve researched and compiled a short and crisp list of must-have items to pack for your hostel.

And btw, when we say ‘research’, what we mean is that we’ve figured out what essential items to carry through our lived experiences. And not just Googling. After all, we’ve curated and managed more than 450+ Stanza Living residences across 24+ cities. So we’ve met more than 70,000+ of young folks like you who’ve lived with us. It’s why we know what things they usually need during their first week. Now, it’s time for you to scroll down and note down this list of things to take to hostel. Because the last thing you want is to forget carrying a pack of flip-flops and making your first washroom visit in your leather boots like a rancher from Texas, you know.

Must-have Essentials for Hostel Life

Top 6 essentials things you must carry for your hostel life:

• Toiletries
• Washing Powder
• Blankets
• Locks
• Flip-Flops
• Extension Board

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Toiletries

Toiletries are one of the most important essentials for hostel students to carry. And it’s easy to forget them. Because you’re not used to sharing a bathroom with more than a million other people. And while your neighbor might let you use their toothpaste when you’re running short, it’ll get irritating for them right after the first day. As irritating as the process of squeezing out the last ounce of paste from a tube.

So make sure these items are in your suitcase before you head to your new hostel:

• Shower Gel/Soap
• Deodorant
• Shaver
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Shampoo
• Sunscreen
• Hairbrush or Comb
• Perfume and Spray

Washing Powder

Not every hostel will provide the luxury of laundry services like Stanza Living does. Now, you might be lucky if there is a small mom and pop shop close by that’ll wash your clothes for a small charge. But there will be times when some washing powder and a bucket will come in really handy. Like when it’s placement week and your only white shirt looks more brown and black. Probably why washing powder is a common result when you search for ‘hostel list for students’ on Google.

Blankets

Love wrapping yourself in like a burrito during the chilly mornings during winter? Well, in a hostel you might love them even more (especially if you’re anywhere in North India). Because unlike home, you probably won’t have a heater to keep things toasty in your room. So remember to carry blankets. Yes, blankets. Not blanket.

Locks

Unless you stay in a Stanza Living residence where the doors have smart locks that you can operate on your smartphone, these should be your first priority on your list of hostel essentials for students. Though most hostels are pretty much safe and you won’t need to worry about someone stealing your stuff, it’s better to be safe than sorry. So you won’t have to cry about it after losing your precious things. Pro-tip: Don’t put ‘000’ on your padlock. It’s as simple as keeping the password as ‘password’ on your social media accounts.

Flip-Flops

Flip-flops are one of the most necessary items for hostel living. If you’re in a co-living space, walking barefoot in a shared bathroom, or anywhere around the space is not a good idea at all. And on top of it, wearing a pair of flip-flops (with a floral shirt and shorts) always makes you feel ready for a Goa trip. The Goa trip that’s as likely to happen as you hitting the gym from the first of next month.

Extension Board

Most hostels will have rooms with only a single plug point. Two, if you’re lucky. Because most of them were built in an era when students didn’t have a phone, bluetooth speakers and laptops to keep charged. In your mom and dad’s time, basically.

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