I always thought you needed a hotel to be safe in a new city

Got stuck in Bangkok with a canceled flight and only $40 left for the night. A hostel worker told me to check the 24-hour airport prayer room, which had free mats, AC, and security. Slept there for free and saved my cash for food the next day. Now I always look for free safe spots like that before booking anything. Anyone know other cities with similar 24-hour safe zones?

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verafoster6mo ago

It's wild how many cities have hidden safe spots if you know where to look. I've found 24-hour laundromats in Tokyo are a lifesaver, brightly lit and full of people at all hours. Some train stations in Germany have those free rest zones with benches. Public libraries in certain places become unofficial shelters during bad weather. Makes you wonder what other everyday spaces double as safe havens in a pinch.

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grantt116mo ago

Some bus terminals in Seoul have heated waiting rooms open all night.

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williams906mo ago

Ever notice how these spots @verafoster mentioned are always near transport hubs? Makes sense for people stuck between places.

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