Best hostel recommendations on Reddit
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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."
"Flying pig was great, lots of people and smoking room."
"I'd suggest somewhere near vondelpark in Amsterdam. Maybe flying pig."
"Heard good things about the flying pig."
"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."
"Sir Tobys and the flying pig in Amsterdam"
#2
Airbnb
4.0
(5)
"I'd suggest an Airbnb or couchsurfing instead."
"Airbnb has great places (apartments, officetel, studios) with your price range in Seoul."
"How about Airbnb?"
"Airbnb!!!"
"My girlfriend and I used AirBNB to much success."
#3
Wombats
4.3
(4)
"Wombats is the shit!!!"
"Ditto on the wombats."
"I booked Wombats in Berlin"
"Wombats hostels (available in several of the cities you're going to) are large, so they're good for meeting lots of people."
#4
Bunkster
5.0
(3)
"It's in the lower part of Dkt."
"The vibe is good the view is great."
"Everyone is most welcome."
#5
Selina
3.5
(4)
"I stayed at the one in La Fortuna, it’s beautiful."
"Selina is popular with 20 somethings"
"If Selina's are booked you can call them and they will give you nearby recommendations."
"I just got home from Selina Cancun and would not recommend."
#6
Sir Toby's
4.7
(3)
"I stayed at Sir Toby's in Prague and it was very cool, definitely a good choice."
"For Prague I'd recommend Sir Toby's. Best hostel I've ever been to."
"I enjoyed Sir Toby's in Prague."
#7
Generator Hostel
4.7
(3)
"Really good. Clean and modern."
"I really enjoyed the generator hostel while I was in Berlin."
"Great lounge area and breakfast (do you pay for breakfast, but a very good deal!). Rooms are decent."
#8
Kabul
4.3
(3)
"Best party hostel in Barcelona IMO."
"Kabul, hands-down!!! Don’t hesitate, it’s a fantastic place to meet people."
"Kabul is more Party and you are right in Gothic Quarter."
#9
Hostelworld
4.3
(3)
"I've never gone wrong booking at the top-rated hostel on Hostelworld or Hostelbookers."
"I booked my hostels using Hostelworld.com"
"Hostels found here: International Travelers doing what you're doing."
#10
Palmers Lodge
4.3
(3)
"I stayed in a great hostel called in Swiss Cottage called Palmers Lodge. A very very good hostel."
"Is a good option."
"Palmers Lodge."
#11
Onefam
4.3
(3)
"It's a perfect stay for a social person!"
"But my best experience was with a party hostel called Onefam."
"Onefam is really good if you are looking for party hostels"
#12
Zostel
4.0
(3)
"Ill suggest you look for videos online."
"Zostel"
"Zostel."
#13
Eurohostel
4.0
(3)
"Eurohostel is really pleasant for the price."
"Never had a bad experience. Bonus points for a nice sauna on the top floor."
"The only one I would consider is Eurohostel in Katajanokka."
#14
Casa Zen
4.0
(3)
"I've stayed in Casa Zen before"
"I've stayed in Casa Zen before."
"Super laid back but social vibe and it’s 500 ft from the beach"
#15
Plus
4.0
(3)
"Plus was really fun, the one by the Mercedes Benz stadium"
"The pool area was good to meet other people."
"I've heard nothing but good things about the Plus in Berlin."
#16
Mosquito
3.7
(3)
"Best hostel in the city!"
"Most people recommend Mosquito. I found it just alright."
"Mosquito Hostel."
#17
Green Tortoise
3.7
(3)
"Green tortoise 🐢"
"Green Tortoise is the closest hostel but it’s downtown."
"It’s about ten blocks from the convention center."
#18
Viajero
5.0
(2)
"Nice Topf top, good Location, clean, friendly."
"Plus, here’s my free travel guide."
#19
Freehand
5.0
(2)
"Highly recommend!! Avoid the bikini hostel."
"Both properties have lockers to use."
#20
K's House
5.0
(2)
"I loved staying with them."
"Check out the hostel chains K's House or Khaosan."
#21
Yeah Hostel
5.0
(2)
"I really liked it! They have a lot of social events"
"I would absolutely recommend it! Clean, quiet, and pretty affordable."
#22
Kabul Hostel
4.5
(2)
"Place is well done and people are helpful"
"Was a great location and always someone to talk to in the social areas"
#23
Peace House
4.5
(2)
"Show a big recommendation, when I went about a month ago"
"They have a common area and a wide variety of people"
#24
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."
"Great location, easy tube access, near the river."
#25
The Flying Pig
4.0
(2)
"Amsterdam - The Flying Pig; I stayed in uptown."
"In Paris, I stayed in a St Christopher's Inn right next to a metro stop, it was great."
#26
R Hostel
4.0
(2)
"I met a lot of cool people in R Hostel Namba South"
"The most social hostels / guesthouse I know in Japan"
#27
Yellow Hostel Rome
4.0
(2)
"Was fun, its a louder party hostel though."
"It wasn't too expensive, has a bar (with cheap food available)."
#28
Walrus Hostel
4.0
(2)
"It's really close to everything, South Bank, Parliament Square, Westminster Abbey."
"It was pretty cheap and right across the river from Parliament."
#29
Generator
4.0
(2)
"I vote Generator if you want a party hostel."
"It was a good experience."
#30
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."
"Clean rooms, very good rates, and awesome staff."
#31
Dancehostel
3.5
(2)
"Same price that Dancehostel."
"It has a great location and the people are really friendly and sociable."
#32
Sunflower Hostel
3.0
(2)
"I went with sunflower hostel ! Hope it will be a good experience, I only booked it for two nights"
"Was thinking of sunflower hostel :)"
#33
Camelot Inn
3.0
(2)
"Camelot Inn & Hostel wasn’t bad."
"The Camelot Inn isn’t bad, and it’s cheaper than your other options."
#34
Tāhuna Pod
5.0
(1)
"Gives you a bit more privacy."
#35
Templestay
5.0
(1)
"A stand-out experience for me while I was there."
#36
Madhouse
5.0
(1)
"And had a blast."
#37
Aspen Lodge
5.0
(1)
"Close to town, lake & super clean."
#38
Casa de Don Pablo
5.0
(1)
"Wonderful experience."
#39
Black Sheep
5.0
(1)
"Has a hot tub and Sauna available."
#40
Awana House
5.0
(1)
"I cannot sell this place enough... It's INCREDIBLE. Awana House, so clean you can eat from the floors."
#41
Bedwood
5.0
(1)
"Just stayed a a hostel in Copenhagen called Bedwood. They literally just opened. I loved the atmosphere and staff there."
#42
Lylo
5.0
(1)
"Amazing location."
#43
Mad Monkey
5.0
(1)
"Best areas to meet people and party."
#44
La Iguana Perdida
5.0
(1)
"I absolutely loved La Iguana Perdida. Our private room was a great deal."
#45
Joojoo's Pet Hostel
5.0
(1)
"They take good care and treat them well."
#46
The Circus
5.0
(1)
"The Circus Hostel in Berlin is clean, nice, and in an incredible location."
#47
Hanoi Central Backpackers
5.0
(1)
"Lively, social vibe with partying."
#48
Hostel One
5.0
(1)
"I stayed at Hostel One in Prague...it was super social."
#49
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."
#50
Carpe Noctem
5.0
(1)
"It is absolutely a fantastic hostel."
#51
Paradise Hostel
5.0
(1)
"Paradise hostel in Havana is great!"
#52
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."
#53
Naughty Squirrel
5.0
(1)
"Assuming it's still there, I would highly recommend it!"
#54
City Wombats
5.0
(1)
"Great location for nightlife, 2 minute walk to a metro station."
#55
Instant Groove
5.0
(1)
"Instant Groove is awesome."
#56
Budapest Bubble
5.0
(1)
"Was my favorite hostel in all of europe."
#57
Baan Tai Backpackers
5.0
(1)
"I was solo and made some awesome friends there."
#58
Brody House
5.0
(1)
"Look into Brody house in Budapest. Stayed there this past July. Definitely the most memorable place I stayed."
#59
Radisson Blu
5.0
(1)
"If you can afford it, the Radisson Blu hotel is great for kids."
#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
Shenanigans
4.0
(1)
"I'm staying at Shenanigans!"
#63
Yeah
4.0
(1)
"Personally, I would stay again at YEAH, the location is more local and not hard-core downtown."
#64
Sydney Central Backpackers
4.0
(1)
"Above Scubar."
#65
YellowSquare
4.0
(1)
"I had booked YellowSquare which was on lots of ‘Top 10 Best Hostel’s in Rome’ lists"
#66
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."
#67
Slottskogens Hostel
4.0
(1)
"I usually go to Slottskogens Hostel when I visit."
#68
The Groove
4.0
(1)
"The Groove was pretty chill."
#69
Hotel Vischio
4.0
(1)
"It was clean, the rooms were typical Japanese size and the hotel was quiet."
#70
Hotel Vine
4.0
(1)
"Is nice and close to Kitihama station."
#71
Oaks Brisbane Mews Suites
4.0
(1)
"It has a pool."
#72
Annexe Apartments
4.0
(1)
"Everything was clean and tidy."
#73
Rydges Fortitude Valley
4.0
(1)
"Meant to be good."
#74
St. Enoch
4.0
(1)
"Seemed to have nice enough reviews on hostelworld."
#75
Grandio
4.0
(1)
"The staff are really nice and the rooms and showers are clean."
#76
Villa Fontaine
4.0
(1)
"I like the Villa Fontaine chain - lots of locations in Tokyo and free breakfast."
#77
AlltheRooms
4.0
(1)
"Cuba has hostels, hotels and rooms/apartments for rent. Those are the cheapest option."
#78
Barken Viking
4.0
(1)
"Barken Viking is an old tall ship turned hotel you can stay on for very cheap."
#79
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 :)"
#80
Ao Sane Bungalows
4.0
(1)
"Nice and cheap enough (though not $2 a night like some hostels)."
#81
Flow Spaces
4.0
(1)
"Flow Spaces"
#82
Krishna Niwas
4.0
(1)
"Good host good homestay."
#83
Wombat's
4.0
(1)
"Wombat's Naschmarkt is damn good and in a perfect location for waking up."
#84
Loft Hostel
4.0
(1)
"Loft is nice, great location too."
#85
Cuba Junky
4.0
(1)
"I found Cuba Junky really useful when I was planning my trip there last year."
#86
Kex Hostel
4.0
(1)
"Kex hostel"
#87
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."
#88
Sir Tobys
4.0
(1)
"Sir Tobys and the flying pig in Amsterdam"
#89
Hotel Grand Fresa Akasaka
3.0
(1)
"It was nice, clean, but like most Japanese hotels, small."
#90
Balcony
3.0
(1)
"Not a great fan of Phuket but last time I stayed at Balcony Hostel."
#91
St Pancras
3.0
(1)
"I liked the St Pancras hostel, but I'm not sure how hip it is."
#92
Noli
3.0
(1)
"One place I know of where there is a community of young professionals and expats living in Helsinki is at Noli Katajanokka."
#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
Amsterdam Hostels
1.0
(1)
"Amsterdam hostels are the worst I've ever stayed in (for the money). Book as far in advance as you can."
#97
Youth Hostel Firenze 2000
1.0
(1)
"If you want something social, do not stay at Youth Hostel Firenze 2000."
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