r/hostels is a subreddit with 13k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses hostel, staff, party, noise, and snoring, and they frequently recommend/review hostels, hostel, and hostel recommendations.
A community for travel hostels only. This sub is not for student/uni/campus/PG hostels.
Post your questions, ask for recommendations, share stories, and use your experiences to help others.
**NO ADVERTISING** - Until further notice, we are not allowing hostels, guesthouses, hotels, or other accommodation types to advertise on this subreddit. This rule may change so please check back from time to time.
Popular Themes in r/hostels
#1
Advice Requests
: "First time in a hostel, advice?"
34 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Accidentally booked a male dorm on HostelWorld as nonrefundable and realized my mistake immediately. Is it impossible to get a refund?"
2 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Hostel recommendations for Palma?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/hostels
#1
Hostel
6 posts
#2
Staff
1 post
#3
Party
1 post
#4
Noise
1 post
#5
Snoring
1 post
#6
Madrid
1 post
#7
Job
1 post
#8
Recommendations
1 post
#9
Safe
1 post
#10
Social
1 post
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
: "First time in a hostel, advice?"
22 posts
#2
Recommendation
: "Booked St Christopher's Berlin - Alexanderplatz as a 20 year old"
12 posts
#3
Recommendation Request
: "Mexico City Hostel Recommendations? (Solo 23M from the US)"
12 posts
#4
Rant
: "hostels in europe"
3 posts
#5
Story
: "Couple having s@x next to close to my bed"
1 post
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Yearly
+6k members(82.2%)
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Last updated: September 30, 2026