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Best small appliances for hostels
Compact, safe and budget-friendly picks
Kettle over cooker
An electric kettle is faster, safer and uses less power than a hot plate. Perfect for tea, noodles and instant oats.
- 1.5 L to 1.8 L is enough
- Auto shut-off is essential
- Keep away from the bed
Fan before AC
A small desk fan moves air around and costs far less to run than any cooling unit.
- Look for blade guards
- Oscillation helps spread air
- USB-powered fans are quiet but weak
Lighting
A rechargeable lamp handles blackouts. Solar options are worth it if power is unreliable.
- LED lasts longer
- Solar panel should be separate
- Test the charge cycle before relying on it