Hostel reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 145 Reddit reviews across 33 subreddits and 47 posts to rank the best Hostel brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/hostels, r/jaipur, r/SoloTravel_India, r/Indore, r/SiargaoPH. Top-rated brands include Zostel (4.4/5), Onefam (4.8/5), Ostello Bello (5.0/5).

Stats
Reviews145
Subreddits33
Posts47
Brands100
Products2
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#1

Zostel

4.4
(11)
"Zostel, hosteller. Go there. Don't think about it."
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"Just go for the top brands like zostel, hosteller and go stops."
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"Loved the place, met good crowd."
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"Great experience at Zostel!"
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"You can try Zostel."
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"Zostel."
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"Zostel is quite good - actually most zostel are pretty good across india."
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"Zostel Mohanchatti is better than Laxman Jhula one."
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"Zostel , mellow : for women."
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"I found good people at Zostel. But the food there is very average."
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#2

Onefam

4.8
(6)
"I enjoyed my stay at a OneFam hostel. Perfect for socializing!"
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"OneFam hostels in Barcelona... They’re so great with creating a fun atmosphere and allowing people to mingle with others."
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"It's a perfect stay for a social person!"
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"But my best experience was with a party hostel called Onefam."
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"I'd recommend onefam ! they are wonderfully conducive to meeting people as a solo traveler :)"
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"Any Onefam in Spain lol. The one I went in Barcelona was the best, there's like 5 of them, probably all the same vibe anyway."
#3

Ostello Bello

5.0
(5)
"Ostello Bello in Como, I loved it!"
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"I've stayed at Ostello Bello in Naples, and it was amazing too!!"
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"Ostello Bello, in Palermo, I stayed there in September. I really enjoyed the social environment."
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"Ostello Bello > 6SR by lightyears"
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"We both LOVED it. Plenty areas for introverts and extrovert."
#4

Kabul Hostel

5.0
(4)
"Best party hostel in Barcelona IMO."
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"Don’t hesitate, it’s a fantastic place to meet people."
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"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"
#5

Moustache

3.5
(4)
"Has better location than zostel."
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"Try moustache at tapovan."
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"Moustache is one of the safest because some of the hostel hosts like jaipur zostel they thinks that they own all the girls in world."
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#6

Generator

4.3
(3)
"Super safe and very clean, with huge lockable under bed drawers."
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"I vote Generator if you want a party hostel."
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"I stayed at Generator and it was a good experience."
#7

Airbnb

4.0
(3)
"Go for good hotel or airbnb"
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"Try Airbnb. Stayed with my family for 3 days. All places nearby. Peaceful and quite atmosphere."
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"Try Airbnb. Look for places either where there is shared space or if you need a private space, then there are bunch of options too."
#8

Whoopers

5.0
(2)
"Is top 💪."
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"Is top 💪."
#9

Madhouse

5.0
(2)
"Madhouse in Prague is brilliant social wise. The staff are very welcoming and do loads of icebreakers"
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"Madhouse is amazing brooo."
#10

Naughty Squirrel

5.0
(2)
"Hands down the best community I’ve ever had while traveling"
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"Naughty Squirrel in Riga has been the best for me. Really felt like a community for the very short time I spent there."
#11

Hosteller

5.0
(2)
"Hosteller over zostel any day, talking from personal experiences here!"
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"Just go for the top brands like zostel, hosteller and go stops."
#12

Circle Hostel

4.5
(2)
"Circle hostel 😁 go-to ito ng mga backpackers."
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"Try circle hostel or alon and sandy."
#13

Wombats

4.5
(2)
"I'm staying in Wombats Vienna this summer! Great to see they made the list here :)"
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"I actually think Wombats has a great location."
#14

Vedya

4.5
(2)
"The best one is Vedya."
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"Vedya hostel."
#15

Banana Bungalow

4.5
(2)
"Go to Banana bungalow in weho and hollywood. Filled with aussie and german girls and few northern european ones."
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"The Banana Bungalow one is good"
#16

Viajero

4.5
(2)
"I loved viajero hostel!"
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"Viajero Huacachina."
#17

Freehand

4.5
(2)
"After staying at freehand I moved to Miami because I loved it so much , highly recommend!!"
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"Both properties have lockers to use, and are excellent places to stay."
#18

YHA

4.0
(2)
"YHA is always a solid choice in England."
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"I liked it and saw family at morning breakfast."
#19

Unknown Hostel

4.0
(2)
"It’s my favourite hostel in London! I used to live in that neighbourhood so I usually end up playing tour guide when I’m there lol."
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"The location is good. It’s a clean and well managed hostel. The bar is small relative the size of the hostel, so it’s easy to meet people."
#20

Hiraya Surf

4.0
(2)
"Hiraya Surf is a great place to meet fellow solo travelers."
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"Check Hiraya Surf Hostel."
#21

Hang Loose

4.0
(2)
"Try hang loose."
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"Cheapest and best in terms of location for me is Hang Loose."
#22

Safestay

3.5
(2)
"Safestay was very nice 4 years ago."
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"I was at safestay last week. very good location, clean but very crowded."
#23

Booking.com

3.0
(2)
"I usually just go for whatever one of the cheap options on Booking.com is and I’ve never been disappointed."
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"Anything on Booking.com. But don't go Hostel WaWa More, it doesn't keep the gate lock all the time."
#24

Vitae Hostel

5.0
(1)
"Vitae Hostel in Budapest are very good for it as well."
#25

M Box

5.0
(1)
"M Box on Gili t, the guys that run it are really nice and always make you feel welcome"
#26

Oki Doki Hostel

5.0
(1)
"Also really loved Oki Doki hostel in Warsaw Poland. Social events every night, plus happy hour made it really easy to meet folks."
#27

Passal Hostel

5.0
(1)
"Passal Hostel in Ponta Delgada"
#28

Destino26

5.0
(1)
"Destino26 in Montevideo"
#29

Great Hostels Backpackers

5.0
(1)
"Great hostels backpackers In Banos Ecuador is an incredible hostel. The owner Sébastien goes above and beyond to cultivate a fun and welcoming environment."
#30

Hospedaje Penthouse 1004

5.0
(1)
"Hospedaje Penthouse 1004 in Bariloche"
#31

My House

5.0
(1)
"I love my house as well. Super cool vibe, chilled, safe and the music is incredible."
#32

Wise Owl

5.0
(1)
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#33

La Controra

5.0
(1)
"Surprisingly local neighborhood and funky vibe, as much as Ostello Bello."
#34

Cityhostel Berlin

5.0
(1)
"Clean rooms, comfy beds and a bar downstair with cheap beer."
#35

The Beehive

5.0
(1)
"I’d absolutely recommend it."
#36

Hostel Ruthensteiner

5.0
(1)
"Hostel Ruthensteiner in Vienna"
#37

Holistika

5.0
(1)
"Holistika!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can’t express this enough."
#38

YEAH

5.0
(1)
"Personally, I would stay again at YEAH, the location is more local."
#39

Bibitours

5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend Bibitours we did 3D2N and it was amazing."
#40

Khaosan Tokyo

5.0
(1)
"For Tokyo, check out Khaosan Tokyo or Grids Hostel."
#41

Grids Hostel

5.0
(1)
"In Osaka, try Hostel 64 or JHoppers."
#42

Villa Saint Exupery Beach

5.0
(1)
"Villa Saint Exupery Beach in Nice"
#43

Parijuana

5.0
(1)
"Parijuana in Cusco fucking rules in that regard. It has a very fun vibe that encourages you to make friends with people and do activities together."
#44

Hostel Mango Habana Vieja

4.0
(1)
"Hostel Mango Habana Vieja, Havana Cuba."
#45

Wombat Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Wombat Hostel in London. Made so many friends there, and the vibes were great."
#46

Casa Voyage

4.0
(1)
"Casa Voyage - San Pedro de Atacama, Chile."
#47

Black Sheep Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Black Sheep Hostel - Medellín, Colombia."
#48

Hostel Vertigo

4.0
(1)
"Hostel Vertigo, Marseille France."
#49

Long Street Backpackers

4.0
(1)
"Long Street Backpackers, Cape Town."
#50

Bella's Backpackers Cayo

4.0
(1)
"Bella's Backpackers Cayo, San Ignacio Belize."
#51

Wombat City Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Wombat city hostel in Budapest"
#52

Hostel Casarão 65

4.0
(1)
"The best hostels I've been at, maybe the timing was good but I'm pretty sure these hostels are usually pretty awesome. Hostel Casarão 65, Salvador Brazil."
#53

Apple Hostel

4.0
(1)
"I loved the Apple Hostel in Philly. Really affordable and great area too."
#54

Grampa's Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Grampa's hostel in Wroclaw. Daily events and overall good vibes and crowd."
#55

Amapondo Backpackers

4.0
(1)
"Amapondo Backpackers in Port St John’s is a stunning oceanside hostel + cluster of private cabins if you end up in Kwa-Zulu Natal. Easy access to the beach, good food and fun social vibes."
#56

EastSeven

4.0
(1)
"EastSeven in Berlín, attracts super friendly people and the environment makes interacting so easy!"
#57

India Hostel

4.0
(1)
"India Hostel in New Orleans. Great people who catch the NOLA vibe instantly."
#58

Aylen-Aike

4.0
(1)
"Aylen-Aike in El Chaltén (Patagonia). The hostel itself isn’t much, but I had such a great time with the people I met there."
#59

Meander Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Meander hostel in Budapest (RIP💔). budapest party hostels were a blast though!"
#60

Sharanya Maison

4.0
(1)
"I m currently in Sharanya Maison girl’s hostel, Palasia …it’s quite good"
#61

Casa Bella

4.0
(1)
"There are plenty in vijay nagar if your budget is good go for Casa Bella Their rent is around 16000"
#62

Her Space

4.0
(1)
"There's one called "her space" in scheme no. 74 vijay nagar, heard it's pretty good"
#63

Hostel Victoria

4.0
(1)
"Hostel Victoria, Costa Rica 5833."
#64

Dazzler by Wyndham

4.0
(1)
"Dazzler by Wyndham."
#65

Orange Drive Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Orange Drive Hostel is a great quiet one as well in the Hollywood direction."
#66

Private Colleges

4.0
(1)
"If you want good hostels, your best bet would be private colleges"
#67

Lub.d

4.0
(1)
"Lub.d is wicked but it's not cheap, personally I'd get a private room, you can socialise but then at night you get your own peace and quiet."
#68

Ipanema Beach Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Ipanema beach hostel, madame Isabelle’s, castle rock, green tortoise, funky monkey Goa."
#69

The Backpackin

4.0
(1)
"The Backpackin Cape Town. It's a great place to meet travelers, with a laid-back community feel and a strong focus on responsible travel."
#70

Casa d'Alagola

4.0
(1)
"Casa d'Alagola in Faro, Portugal - made genuine friends! The only hostel I've been to with shared spaces which actually get people talking."
#71

Holy Ganges Dorms

4.0
(1)
"Try out holy Ganges dorms, they just opened a few months back."
#72

Wiki Family Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Wiki Family Hostel outside of Rome! At least 10 cats wandering around wanting to be pet."
#73

Loft Hostel

4.0
(1)
"I stayed at the Loft Hostel a few years ago. Great location, good breakfast, and just a great atmosphere."
#74

Green Tortoise

4.0
(1)
"Green Tortoise in San Francisco."
#75

Black Swan

4.0
(1)
"Black Swan in Seville."
#76

Nordic Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Nordic hostel is nice, quiet, and clean. Good kitchen. 3 minutes walk to busstop. They also have rooms with queen size beds."
#77

Pachamama

4.0
(1)
#78

Lub D

4.0
(1)
"Lub D hostel in phuket."
#79

Srishti Girls Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Srishti Girls Hostel, South Tukoganj, Near Surya Hotel, 9000/- per person/ month sharing with 3 room partners."
#80

Live Free Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Live Free Hostel near Ravidas Ghat is also very cheap and nice."
#81

HI

4.0
(1)
"I really love the HI."
#82

Shorebreak Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Can only vouch for Shorebreak tho."
#83

Babybong

4.0
(1)
"Babybong or lost boys."
#84

Mad Monkey

4.0
(1)
"Mad monkey."
#85

Waggy Tails

4.0
(1)
"You could try waggy tails at borivali."
#86

Aohostels

4.0
(1)
"Aohostels are good for a nice location, all you can eat breakfast."
#87

Bong

4.0
(1)
"If you like meeting new people easily, having a party at night."
#88

El Che

4.0
(1)
"To meet people and party."
#89

Stayzo Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Hostel stayzo , kakkanad is a relatively new establishment and reasonably priced."
#90

Paradise Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Food quality is good and owner also has a good nature."
#91

Soham Boys Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Soham boys hostel is nice newly constructed."
#92

Boho Surf Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Try Boho Surf Hostel , sa urbiztondo lang sila mismo."
#93

The Hat Hostel

4.0
(1)
"The Hat is cool and has a great terrace bar."
#94

DM Palaya Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Try DM palaya near to shridevi medical college."
#95

Pura Vida

4.0
(1)
"Pura Vida - Rio."
#96

The Rock Hostel

4.0
(1)
"The hostel name is “the rock hostel” - it was good!"
#97

Various Hostels

4.0
(1)
"Just stick to any good hostel in old historical part of town - la candaleria or getsemini!"
#98

Shalom Backpackers

4.0
(1)
"Shalom backpackers, tho it's in tapovan area."
#99

Poshtel

3.0
(1)
"I’m traveling to Phuket next month and have chosen Poshtel for one day and a hotel for the rest of the days since it was cheaper."
#100

Divine Girls Hostel

1.0
(1)
"I don't know about best, don't ever go in divine girls hostel in bhanwarkuan.... I have worst experience of my hostel Life their"

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