Hi guys,
I am thinking of starting up a hostel in my town. I work in real estate so I am aware of what kind of property is needed. However, I am going to start of small with about 4 bedroooms. 3 bedrooms will contain bunk beds, either double or triple. 1 bedroom will contain a double bed.
From my calculations, I understand that rooms with bunk beds generate in more money than double bed bedrooms.
I have done some research and from what I understand, the foremost items and things one must obtain/purchase are:
- Suitable property to be turned into hostel
- Hostel/hotel licence
- Insurance
- (Zoning permit)
- Business name to be registered
- VAT number
- Bunk beds/flame resistant mattresses/pillows/mattress covers/sheets/blankets
- Good quality Lockers (not easy to break in by an average human being!)
- Fire extinguishers/medical kit
- Website and domain name
- Internet
- Photocopier for passports
If anyone can tell me what else I need, that would be great. If he or she can also tell me that I made an error above, that would be fantastic...
Am going to look at properties and see what is available. I am thinking of doing rental first in case this hostel does not work in my city.
However, with the correct paper/legal procedures done, the great décor done in the rooms, lots of information available to travellers, then I am confident this hostel will be a success.
Am looking forward to reading comments soon...
Thanks,
Leah
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