r/hostels is a subreddit with 12k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, 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
Solution Requests
: "Party/social hostel recommendations for the following European cities ?"
19 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Mixed dorm in Kyoto, Japan?"
5 posts
Popular Topics in r/hostels
#1
Hostel
10 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
: "Anyone else reaching the age where hostel sleep quality is a total dealbreaker?"
17 posts
#2
Recommendation Request
: "Social hostels in Mexico City for people in their 30s?"
11 posts
#3
Recommendation
: "Party/social hostel recommendations for the following European cities ?"
10 posts
#4
Story
: "I asked a hostel receptionist the dreaded question"
1 post
#5
Rant
: "Single gendered dorms as a trans man"
1 post
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Yearly
+6k members(89.1%)
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Last updated: September 1, 2026