What contract or legal checks apply to budget hotels, guesthouses and hostels?

Budget accommodation can offer excellent value, but room size, lifts, noise, deposits and guest policies differ. Recent room-specific reviews are more useful than headline ratings alone. Read cancellation, deposit, utility, visitor and termination terms before paying. For a purchase, use independent legal advice and verify title, foreign quota, developer obligations, fees and restrictions. For a rental, confirm who legally receives the deposit and how it is returned. Booking note: Confirm the exact location, room type, noise exposure, cancellation terms, deposits and guest policy directly. “Central”, “beachfront” and “sea view” can describe very different layouts.