r/hostels is a subreddit with 11k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses hostel, hostels, recommendations, social, and solo, and they frequently recommend/review hostels, hostel, and hostel recommendations.
A community for everything hostels! Post your questions, ask for recommendations, share stories, and use your experiences to help others.
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Popular Themes in r/hostels
#1
Advice Requests
: "Homeless in paris for a night (hopefully only 1 night)"
30 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "A massive F*** YOU to a&o Rotterdam City."
3 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Any very cheap (and safe!) hostels in US/Canada for extended stay?"
1 post
#4
Ideas
: "Planning a New Hostel (India) – What Actually Matters to Guests?"
1 post
#5
Self-Promotion
: "Bought a hostel"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/hostels
#1
Hostel
: "Why do I rarely see Americans in Hostels?"
166 posts
#2
Hostels
: "Staying in Hostels while traveling for a marathon is amazing."
145 posts
#3
Recommendations
: "NYC Hostel Recommendations?"
57 posts
#4
Social
: "Hostels for 30ish year olds who are still Social!"
42 posts
#5
Solo
: "First Time Solo traveler (27F) in Barcelona: Yeah Hostel or Onefam Paralelo"
33 posts
#6
Accommodation
: "Any tips on finding someone interested in a work-for-stay seasonal/summer position at a hiker focused hostel in a charming town in Oregon?"
18 posts
#7
Female
: "Female Travelers"
16 posts
#8
Party
: "Best Party hostel in Porto?"
15 posts
#9
Berlin
: "Whole Life Stolen - Hostel Knew Lockers are Easy to Break - Circus Hostel, Berlin"
14 posts
#10
Barcelona
: "First Time solo traveler (27F) in Barcelona: Yeah Hostel or Onefam Paralelo"
14 posts
Products Discussed in r/hostels
Hostels
89 reviews
#1
OneFam
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Hostel
4.7★ from 3 reviews
#3
Castle Rock
4.3★ from 3 reviews
Hostel
71 reviews
#1
Onefam
4.8★ from 5 reviews
#2
Kabul Hostel
5.0★ from 4 reviews
#3
Ostello Bello
5.0★ from 3 reviews
Hostel Recommendations
14 reviews
#1
Kabul
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#2
Onefam
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#3
Kabul Hostel
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Flair Used in r/hostels
#1
Question
: "Why do I rarely see Americans in hostels?"
35 posts
#2
Recommendation Request
: "Favorite Hostels in the US?"
29 posts
#3
Recommendation
: "Where do I keep my passport?"
11 posts
#4
Rant
: "Nobody wants to hear your phone noise. And yes you are the problem."
8 posts
#5
Story
: "Staying in hostels while traveling for a marathon is amazing."
4 posts
#6
Giving Advice
: "Any other women 40+"
1 post
Member Growth in r/hostels
Yearly
+5k members(101.1%)
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Last updated: June 16, 2026