I enjoy staying in hostels when I travel, specifically because I always meet someone interesting. There’s always someone from another country, or going to an interesting event, or from a religion I hadn’t had exposure to, or something else new and novel.

You’re sharing a room by default, and people willing to do that seem more likely to be fascinating and willing to tell you about it.

I am also a massive introvert, so it works well for me to know that once we’re done sharing stories I will never have to see them again.