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
: "Hostel in Barcelona with older crowd but still good for socializing"
52 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Question about New Years in Rio De Janeiro?"
10 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Small rant about hostels treating guests"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/hostels
#1
Hostel
: "Looking for a good long term Hostel in Melbourne"
7 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?"
26 posts
#2
Recommendation Request
: "Best Hostels in the world?"
23 posts
#3
Recommendation
: "Munich"
15 posts
#4
Story
: "I asked a hostel receptionist the dreaded question"
3 posts
#5
Giving Advice
: "staying in a hostel and hoping to find a job"
2 posts
#6
Rant
: "White folks and AC"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/hostels
Yearly
+6k members(83.8%)
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Last updated: September 7, 2026