r/hostels is a subreddit with 13k 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
: "cheap hostels in berlin"
7 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "First time in a hostel, advice?"
5 posts
Popular Topics in r/hostels
#1
Hostel
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
: "First time in a hostel, advice?"
16 posts
#2
Recommendation Request
: "cheap hostels in berlin"
11 posts
#3
Recommendation
: "Booked St Christopher's Berlin - Alexanderplatz as a 20 year old"
9 posts
#4
Rant
: "HostelWorld sent all my debit card info to an hostel. Did anyone have the same experience ?"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/hostels
Yearly
+6k members(83.8%)
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Last updated: September 23, 2026