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Article Citation - WoS: 3Citation - Scopus: 4Goreme (cappadoccia): Examining the Hostel Experiences of Tourists(Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2020) Seyitoğlu, Faruk; Çakar, Kadir; Karatas, Gulcin; Department of Tourism Guidance / Turizm Rehberliği Bölümü; Department of Tourism Management / Turizm İşletmeciliği BölümüThe objective of the present research is to understand hostel experiences of travellers visiting hostels operating in Goreme province of Cappadocia region. Within the context of user-generated content data were collected from online reviews and comments at hostelworld.com online platform and content analysis has been utilized to examine data. Results indicated differences as well as commonalities prior researches in terms of hostel experiences' characteristics. The findings show that hostel experiences are multifaceted and heterogeneous based on factors of cleanliness and facilities, location, atmosphere, security, staff/owner, price/value for money, social atmosphere, food experience, authentic experience and memorable experience. The presence of food, authentic and memorable experiences have emerged as distinct factors accelerating the quality of hostel experiences that travellers gain.