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
: "It's my first time solo travelling so I wanna know should I book hostel in advance or when I reach the place there I check in in person?"
24 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE – AVOID SO COOL HOSTEL PORTO!"
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
: "Behaviours have changed - Are Hostels are lacking social atmospheres?"
20 posts
#2
Recommendation Request
: "First time at a hostel (Berlin, 18M)"
9 posts
#3
Recommendation
: "3 hostel essentials for a backpacker"
6 posts
#4
Story
: "Person doomscrolling loudly in hostel"
2 posts
#5
Work Exchange
: "Volunteering in at a hostel"
1 post
#6
Giving Advice
: "What have you always wanted to know about the hostel world?"
1 post
#7
Rant
: "Leaving stuff in the shower"
1 post
Member Growth in r/hostels
Yearly
+6k members(84.0%)
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Last updated: October 25, 2026