Best hostel recommendations on Reddit

152 reviews from r/solotravel, r/hostels, r/travel and 30 more subreddits

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#1

Flying Pig

4.2
(6)
"I can highly recommend flying pig downtown in amsterdam. Lovely place to stay regardless of age."
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"Flying pig was great, lots of people and smoking room."
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"I'd suggest somewhere near vondelpark in Amsterdam. Maybe flying pig."
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"Heard good things about the flying pig."
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"In Amsterdam I'd say the stayokay Vondelpark or flying pig, they're pretty close to each other near the main city park and museums."
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"Sir Tobys and the flying pig in Amsterdam"
#2

Airbnb

4.0
(5)
"I'd suggest an Airbnb or couchsurfing instead."
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"Airbnb has great places (apartments, officetel, studios) with your price range in Seoul."
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"How about Airbnb?"
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"Airbnb!!!"
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"My girlfriend and I used AirBNB to much success."
#3

Wombats

4.3
(4)
"Wombats is the shit!!!"
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"Ditto on the wombats."
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"I booked Wombats in Berlin"
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"Wombats hostels (available in several of the cities you're going to) are large, so they're good for meeting lots of people."
#4

Onefam

4.3
(4)
"It's a perfect stay for a social person!"
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"Onefam Paralelo and Yeah were two hostels stayed at great experience at both!"
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"But my best experience was with a party hostel called Onefam."
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"Onefam is really good if you are looking for party hostels"
#5

Bunkster

5.0
(3)
"It's in the lower part of Dkt."
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"The vibe is good the view is great."
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"Everyone is most welcome."
#6

Selina

3.5
(4)
"I stayed at the one in La Fortuna, it’s beautiful."
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"Selina is popular with 20 somethings"
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"If Selina's are booked you can call them and they will give you nearby recommendations."
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"I just got home from Selina Cancun and would not recommend."
#7

Sir Toby's

4.7
(3)
"I stayed at Sir Toby's in Prague and it was very cool, definitely a good choice."
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"For Prague I'd recommend Sir Toby's. Best hostel I've ever been to."
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"I enjoyed Sir Toby's in Prague."
#8

Generator Hostel

4.7
(3)
"Really good. Clean and modern."
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"I really enjoyed the generator hostel while I was in Berlin."
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"Great lounge area and breakfast (do you pay for breakfast, but a very good deal!). Rooms are decent."
#9

Palmers Lodge

4.3
(3)
"I stayed in a great hostel called in Swiss Cottage called Palmers Lodge. A very very good hostel."
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"Is a good option."
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"Palmers Lodge."
#10

Kabul

4.3
(3)
"Best party hostel in Barcelona IMO."
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"Kabul, hands-down!!! Don’t hesitate, it’s a fantastic place to meet people."
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"Kabul is more Party and you are right in Gothic Quarter."
#11

Hostelworld

4.3
(3)
"I've never gone wrong booking at the top-rated hostel on Hostelworld or Hostelbookers."
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"I booked my hostels using Hostelworld.com"
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"Hostels found here: International Travelers doing what you're doing."
#12

Casa Zen

4.0
(3)
"I've stayed in Casa Zen before"
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"I've stayed in Casa Zen before."
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"Super laid back but social vibe and it’s 500 ft from the beach"
#13

Zostel

4.0
(3)
"Ill suggest you look for videos online."
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"Zostel"
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"Zostel."
#14

Plus

4.0
(3)
"Plus was really fun, the one by the Mercedes Benz stadium"
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"The pool area was good to meet other people."
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"I've heard nothing but good things about the Plus in Berlin."
#15

Mosquito

3.7
(3)
"Best hostel in the city!"
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"Most people recommend Mosquito. I found it just alright."
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"Mosquito Hostel."
#16

Green Tortoise

3.7
(3)
"Green tortoise 🐢"
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"Green Tortoise is the closest hostel but it’s downtown."
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"It’s about ten blocks from the convention center."
#17

K's House

5.0
(2)
"I loved staying with them."
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"Check out the hostel chains K's House or Khaosan."
#18

Yeah Hostel

5.0
(2)
"I really liked it! They have a lot of social events"
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"I would absolutely recommend it! Clean, quiet, and pretty affordable."
#19

Freehand

5.0
(2)
"Highly recommend!! Avoid the bikini hostel."
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"Both properties have lockers to use."
#20

Viajero

5.0
(2)
"Nice Topf top, good Location, clean, friendly."
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"Plus, here’s my free travel guide."
#21

St. Christopher's Inn

4.5
(2)
"I can't recommend this enough, St. Christopher's Inn-- by far in the top 5 hostels I've ever been to."
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"Great location, easy tube access, near the river."
#22

Peace House

4.5
(2)
"Show a big recommendation, when I went about a month ago"
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"They have a common area and a wide variety of people"
#23

Kabul Hostel

4.5
(2)
"Place is well done and people are helpful"
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"Was a great location and always someone to talk to in the social areas"
#24

Walrus Hostel

4.0
(2)
"It's really close to everything, South Bank, Parliament Square, Westminster Abbey."
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"It was pretty cheap and right across the river from Parliament."
#25

Generator

4.0
(2)
"I vote Generator if you want a party hostel."
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"It was a good experience."
#26

Yellow Hostel Rome

4.0
(2)
"Was fun, its a louder party hostel though."
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"It wasn't too expensive, has a bar (with cheap food available)."
#27

The Flying Pig

4.0
(2)
"Amsterdam - The Flying Pig; I stayed in uptown."
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"In Paris, I stayed in a St Christopher's Inn right next to a metro stop, it was great."
#28

R Hostel

4.0
(2)
"I met a lot of cool people in R Hostel Namba South"
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"The most social hostels / guesthouse I know in Japan"
#29

Sotetsu Fresa Inn

4.0
(2)
"Clean rooms (get two double beds if you are worried about tiny hotel rooms!), very good rates, and awesome staff."
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"Clean rooms, very good rates, and awesome staff."
#30

Dancehostel

3.5
(2)
"Same price that Dancehostel."
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"It has a great location and the people are really friendly and sociable."
#31

Sunflower Hostel

3.0
(2)
"I went with sunflower hostel ! Hope it will be a good experience, I only booked it for two nights"
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"Was thinking of sunflower hostel :)"
#32

Camelot Inn

3.0
(2)
"Camelot Inn & Hostel wasn’t bad."
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"The Camelot Inn isn’t bad, and it’s cheaper than your other options."
#33

Waikiki Beachside

5.0
(1)
"2556 Lemon Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815."
#34

Utopia

5.0
(1)
"Can totally vouch for the place."
#35

Hanoi Central Backpackers

5.0
(1)
"Lively, social vibe with partying."
#36

Templestay

5.0
(1)
"A stand-out experience for me while I was there."
#37

Adventure Hostels

5.0
(1)
"Best rated in the country."
#38

Madhouse

5.0
(1)
"And had a blast."
#39

Tāhuna Pod

5.0
(1)
"Gives you a bit more privacy."
#40

Casa Angel

5.0
(1)
"Clean, great staff, good crowd."
#41

Brody House

5.0
(1)
"Look into Brody house in Budapest. Stayed there this past July. Definitely the most memorable place I stayed."
#42

Baan Tai Backpackers

5.0
(1)
"I was solo and made some awesome friends there."
#43

Aspen Lodge

5.0
(1)
"Close to town, lake & super clean."
#44

Black Sheep

5.0
(1)
"Has a hot tub and Sauna available."
#45

Sunflower

5.0
(1)
"Def go to Sunflower for Berlin. I’ve been to Berlin several times and been to a bunch and that’s the only one in Berlin that really has a proper social atmosphere like you’d expect from a hostel."
#46

Carpe Noctem

5.0
(1)
"It is absolutely a fantastic hostel."
#47

Paradise Hostel

5.0
(1)
"Paradise hostel in Havana is great!"
#48

HostElle

5.0
(1)
"My mom stayed in HostElle last year, and loved it. It's female-only, which is great for solo female travelers."
#49

Naughty Squirrel

5.0
(1)
"Assuming it's still there, I would highly recommend it!"
#50

City Wombats

5.0
(1)
"Great location for nightlife, 2 minute walk to a metro station."
#51

Instant Groove

5.0
(1)
"Instant Groove is awesome."
#52

Budapest Bubble

5.0
(1)
"Was my favorite hostel in all of europe."
#53

The Circus

5.0
(1)
"The Circus Hostel in Berlin is clean, nice, and in an incredible location."
#54

Bedwood

5.0
(1)
"Just stayed a a hostel in Copenhagen called Bedwood. They literally just opened. I loved the atmosphere and staff there."
#55

Hostel One

5.0
(1)
"I stayed at Hostel One in Prague...it was super social."
#56

Awana House

5.0
(1)
"I cannot sell this place enough... It's INCREDIBLE. Awana House, so clean you can eat from the floors."
#57

Joojoo's Pet Hostel

5.0
(1)
"They take good care and treat them well."
#59

Rydges Fortitude Valley

4.0
(1)
"Meant to be good."
#60

Oaks Mews

4.0
(1)
"Has a pool too and kitchen in the room."
#61

Joey's

4.0
(1)
"Was actually good."
#62

The Groove

4.0
(1)
"The Groove was pretty chill."
#63

Darlings

4.0
(1)
"Darlings in Prague"
#64

Stayokay

4.0
(1)
"In Amsterdam I'd say the stayokay Vondelpark or flying pig, they're pretty close to each other near the main city park and museums."
#65

Somos

4.0
(1)
"I didn’t stay there but I walked past Somos in Santa Teresa and went in to check it out because it looked so so nice."
#66

Shenanigans

4.0
(1)
"I'm staying at Shenanigans!"
#67

Post Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Post Hostel Prague"
#68

Hotel Vischio

4.0
(1)
"It was clean, the rooms were typical Japanese size and the hotel was quiet."
#69

Hotel Vine

4.0
(1)
"Is nice and close to Kitihama station."
#70

Oaks Brisbane Mews Suites

4.0
(1)
"It has a pool."
#71

Annexe Apartments

4.0
(1)
"Everything was clean and tidy."
#72

St. Enoch

4.0
(1)
"Seemed to have nice enough reviews on hostelworld."
#73

Grandio

4.0
(1)
"The staff are really nice and the rooms and showers are clean."
#74

The Hat Madrid

4.0
(1)
"Was pretty good two summers ago when I was there."
#75

Yeah

4.0
(1)
"Personally, I would stay again at YEAH, the location is more local and not hard-core downtown."
#76

Villa Fontaine

4.0
(1)
"I like the Villa Fontaine chain - lots of locations in Tokyo and free breakfast."
#77

Sydney Central Backpackers

4.0
(1)
"Above Scubar."
#78

AlltheRooms

4.0
(1)
"Cuba has hostels, hotels and rooms/apartments for rent. Those are the cheapest option."
#79

Slottskogens Hostel

4.0
(1)
"I usually go to Slottskogens Hostel when I visit."
#80

Wombat's

4.0
(1)
"Wombat's Naschmarkt is damn good and in a perfect location for waking up."
#81

Ao Sane Bungalows

4.0
(1)
"Nice and cheap enough (though not $2 a night like some hostels)."
#82

Barken Viking

4.0
(1)
"Barken Viking is an old tall ship turned hotel you can stay on for very cheap."
#83

Flow Spaces

4.0
(1)
"Flow Spaces"
#84

YellowSquare

4.0
(1)
"I had booked YellowSquare which was on lots of ‘Top 10 Best Hostel’s in Rome’ lists"
#85

Ottawa Backpackers Inn

4.0
(1)
"I stayed at Ottawa Backpackers Inn on York St, a couple years ago and had a nice time, I recommend checking it out as well :)"
#86

Sophie’s

4.0
(1)
"Sophie’s or PLUS in Praha."
#87

Loft Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Loft is nice, great location too."
#88

Kex Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Kex hostel"
#89

Balcony

3.0
(1)
"Not a great fan of Phuket but last time I stayed at Balcony Hostel."
#90

St Pancras

3.0
(1)
"I liked the St Pancras hostel, but I'm not sure how hip it is."
#91

Blue Sky

3.0
(1)
"Its not that bad. Met some cool people."
#92

Hotel Grand Fresa Akasaka

3.0
(1)
"It was nice, clean, but like most Japanese hotels, small."
#93

Pet Style

3.0
(1)
"I don’t know the facilities or how good/ bad it is."
#94

Academy

3.0
(1)
"I was in Florence last month and stayed at academy hostel. If you're going solo I would consider another hostel."
#95

Sunflower Party Hostel

2.0
(1)
"It was a bit of a dump that you wouldn't of bothered with if it weren't for the other guests."
#96

Youth Hostel Firenze 2000

1.0
(1)
"If you want something social, do not stay at Youth Hostel Firenze 2000."

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