I have had to do it in Belgium as well, so I am not quite sure it’s entirely limited to Scandinavia. I have also stayed in hostels in several countries and only

I have had to do it in Belgium as well, so I am not quite sure it’s entirely limited to Scandinavia. I have also stayed in hostels in several countries and only had to pay once though so can at least offer that it is pretty rare in non-Scandinavian countries.