Hostels reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 140 Reddit reviews across 31 subreddits and 48 posts to rank the best Hostels brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/hostels, r/SoloTravel_India, r/PuertoEscondido, r/solotravel, r/TravelHacks. Top-rated brands include Hostel (4.3/5), OneFam Hostel (4.8/5), Zostel (4.4/5).

Stats
Reviews140
Subreddits31
Posts48
Brands91
Products18
Top communities
r/hostels60r/SoloTravel_India9r/PuertoEscondido6r/solotravel5r/TravelHacks5
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#1

Hostel

4.3
(14)
"Joeys Laxmi Nagar."
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"BASECAMP."
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"Go to golden."
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"I just had a wonderful time staying in group rooms in hostels in Spain."
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"Try finding one with a bar on site, as its a good way to meet others."
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"Quite good on the inside."
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"It was pretty good with the management at that time."
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"There are lots of hostels all over costa rica that have private rooms."
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"Backpackers paradise in pai sells mushroom shakes at the bar."
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"You're definitely looking too far out. There's no need to book hostels this far in advance."
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#2

OneFam Hostel

4.8
(5)
"Super cool place is OneFam Hostel!"
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"I’d happily stay there again!"
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"I recommend the hostel Onefam Les Corts, it had loads of free social events and everyone was soooo nice :)"
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"Onefam Hostels are great. I'm fairly introverted and ended up working at the one in Budapest for about a month after staying there previously."
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"I enjoy OneFam Hostel; it is a small, super social hostel!!"
#3

Zostel

4.4
(5)
"Try zostel"
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"Again really cool atmosphere + beach volleyball + treks + live music + amazing hilltop view"
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"Zostel"
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"Rj ladies hostel Kaloor , Zostel , JaiRani Hostel"
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#4

Hostelworld

3.8
(4)
"I use hostelworld website to search, the reviews there are marked with gender and age range."
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"Hostelworld app is really helpful…especially the reviews."
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"Use Hostelworld for revives and such."
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"You will be better off looking at review scores on Hostelworld and Booking dot com"
#5

OneFam

5.0
(3)
"The one I went in Barcelona was the best, there's like 5 of them, probably all the same vibe anyway."
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"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."
#6

LubD

5.0
(3)
"Lub d for sure"
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"LubD all the way!! The best place to be in"
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"I’d recommend LubD!"
#7

Lub d

4.7
(3)
"Lub d yes its expensive but I can assure you its worth every penny."
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"I stayed in lub d it was a very nice/ clean hostel and also very social too."
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"Oh nice, I was confused between Lub d and Beerpacker. Lub d is costing slightly more."
#8

Castle Rock

4.3
(3)
"I love Castle Rock. Have stayed there 3 times."
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"Castle rock"
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"I agree with you on Castle Rock, it's a good one."
#9

Stamps Backpackers

5.0
(2)
"In chiang mai stay at stamps bagpackers 10/10"
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"Fantastic for solo travelers, highly recommend."
#10

Wombats London

5.0
(2)
"It’s my favourite hostel in London!"
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"Wombat Hostel in London. Made so many friends there, and the vibes were great"
#11

Viajero

4.5
(2)
"Viajero Huacachina 👌🏾"
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"If Viajero is in your budget, I'd definitely stay there."
#12

Naughty Squirrel

4.5
(2)
"Traveled around North America with someone I met at the Naughty Squirrel. Going to his wedding soon. Still in contact with so many that I met over my week stay. Hands down the best community I’ve ever had while traveling"
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"Was hoping to see Naughty Squirrel here. I worked there some years ago"
#13

Wombats Vienna

4.5
(2)
"I'm staying in Wombats Vienna this summer! Great to see they made the list here :)"
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"Special shoutout to Yellow Rome & Wombats Vienna. They were good social hostels for me."
#14

Selina

4.5
(2)
"I loved the Selina in La Fortuna, just met the greatest people of my whole trip there!"
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"Selina hostel is cool."
#15

Hostel World

4.0
(2)
"Hostel World; you’ll meet lots of young people but lots of older people doing the same as you."
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"Have you tried hostelworld.com?"
#16

Yeah Hostel

4.0
(2)
"Im going for Yeah hostel Barcelona."
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"It was very good."
#17

Rucksack Inn

4.0
(2)
"Rucksack Inn to socialize and meet friends"
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"Try rucksack inn"
#18

The Marion Hostel

4.0
(2)
"The Marion is smaller and not very sound proof so of there's noise you can hear it everywhere, the showers are great though. They have events and its good for socialising."
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"The Marion has the best reputation."
#19

Hop Inn

4.0
(2)
"I'd add another vote for Hop Inn."
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"I don't know what's wrong with the other comments on here but Hop Inn is great."
#20

Penida Project

4.0
(2)
"Hi I am thinking of booking Penida Project hostel for 3 days."
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"Penida project"
#21

Room2Board

4.0
(2)
"Really enjoyed it. Actually plan on staying there in a few weeks."
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"Room2Board or Selina"
#22

Green Tortoise

4.0
(2)
"Green Tortoise in San Francisco"
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"Green tortoise"
#23

Lub D Hostel

4.0
(2)
"Lub D hostel in phuket"
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"It's on the beach and has great vibes."
#24

Pura Vida

4.0
(2)
"Pura Vida - Rio"
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"I’m also going to Rio for New Years and I’m stuck between Pura Vida and More Ipanema Hostel."
#25

Posada Girasol

4.0
(2)
"Posada girasol is very nice."
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"Great place to meet ppl and not far from the beach."
#26

La Iguana Perdida

5.0
(1)
"La iguana perdida in Santa Cruz is excellent"
#27

Hosteller

5.0
(1)
"Hosteller tapovan"
#28

Casa Colibri

5.0
(1)
"I stayed in Casa Colibri at the time, st"
#29

Code Pod

5.0
(1)
"The Court location was amazing. I've stayed at 20+ hostels and it was one of the nicest."
#30

Castle Rock Hostel

5.0
(1)
"I love Castle Rock, super cool Backpackers Hostel!! Great views and location, too!!"
#31

Circus Hostel

5.0
(1)
"LOVED IT!!! East Seven also seems awesome, but never stayed there personally."
#32

St. Christopher’s Inn

5.0
(1)
"The rooms were clean and the beds had curtains. Everyone in my room was so sweet and chatty all the time."
#33

Don Jon’s

5.0
(1)
"I love Don Jon’s in Santa Teresa. I stayed in one of the tree houses for a month..."
#34

Che Lagarto

5.0
(1)
"The vibe was always amazing—it's a social hostel so you’re bound to meet some folks to party with."
#35

Casa Gio

5.0
(1)
"Gio is a great host and all the other guests have been very warm and friendly."
#36

Safestay Elephant & Castle

4.0
(1)
"I stayed at Safestay Elephant & Castle. Fabulous but feels more like a hotel. Not really a social hostel, however i recomend."
#38

Kabannas

4.0
(1)
"Kabannas- The former YHA St Pancras. Again, good mix of ages"
#39

Balkan Han

4.0
(1)
"Balkan Han, Sarajevo"
#40

Casa Voyage

4.0
(1)
"Casa Voyage - San Pedro de Atacama, Chile"
#41

Black Sheep Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Black Sheep Hostel - Medellín, Colombia"
#42

Hostal El Arbol

4.0
(1)
"Hostal El Arbol - La Serena, Chile"
#43

Joey’s Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Joey’s Hostel - New Delhi"
#44

Battuta Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Battuta Hostel - Amman, Jordan"
#45

Cheers Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Cheers Hostel - Istanbul"
#46

OneFam Sungate

4.0
(1)
"Onefam Sungate in Madrid was super nice as well"
#47

Black Swan

4.0
(1)
"Black Swan in Seville"
#48

Wiki Family Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Wiki Family Hostel outside of Rome! At least 10 cats wandering around wanting to be pet"
#49

Ipanema Beach Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Ipanema beach hostel"
#50

Madame Isabelle’s

4.0
(1)
"Madame Isabelle’s"
#51

Funky Monkey Goa

4.0
(1)
"Funky monkey Goa"
#52

Grampa's Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Grampa's hostel in Wroclaw. Daily events and overall good vibes and crowd."
#53

India Hostel

4.0
(1)
"India Hostel in New Orleans. Great people who catch the NOLA vibe instantly."
#54

Meander Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Meander hostel in Budapest (RIP💔). budapest party hostels were a blast though!"
#55

Villa Saint Exupery Beach

4.0
(1)
"Villa Saint Exupery Beach in Nice"
#56

Hostel Ruthensteiner

4.0
(1)
"Hostel Ruthensteiner in Vienna"
#57

Hospedaje Penthouse 1004

4.0
(1)
"Hospedaje Penthouse 1004 in Bariloche"
#58

Destino26

4.0
(1)
"Destino26 in Montevideo"
#59

Passal Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Passal Hostel in Ponta Delgada"
#60

Vitae Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Vitae Hostel in Budapest are very good for it as well."
#61

Ostello Bello Palermo

4.0
(1)
"Ostello Bello, in Palermo, I stayed there in September. I really enjoyed the social environment."
#62

Yellow Rome Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Special shoutout to Yellow Rome & Wombats Vienna. They were good social hostels for me."
#63

Haka House

4.0
(1)
"Haka House is huge and has loads of kitchen space."
#64

Up Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Up hostel is way better, thank me later."
#65

Sun Hostel

4.0
(1)
"I can recommend Sun hostel based on first impressions."
#66

Halse Lodge

4.0
(1)
"Halse Lodge has just had a makeover and is lovely."
#67

Bearpacker

4.0
(1)
"Yeah bearpacker is also nice but it was sold out when i was travelling."
#68

Moustache

4.0
(1)
"I will be staying at Moustache found good reviews for it"
#69

San Juan

4.0
(1)
"I’d recommend staying at San Juan if you prefer an artsy vibe or in San Pedro if you prefer a party vibe"
#70

Block 5 or 6

4.0
(1)
"Block 5 or 6 is the best if you want hostel experience."
#71

Block 22

4.0
(1)
"Hostels opposite block 22 should be your answer to every question you have"
#72

The Hostel World

4.0
(1)
"The Hostel world"
#73

Saints

4.0
(1)
"Last year I stayed at the Saints hostels which have a good line up, you might want to check that out!"
#74

Pars Tailors

4.0
(1)
"I did however enjoy my stay in the Pars Tailors Hostel."
#75

Code

4.0
(1)
"The Code ones (the new looking fancy ones, I think Code is the name) are why I'd go for."
#76

St Christopher's

4.0
(1)
"St Christopher's and Castle Rock are central and good for events."
#77

Bonita Escondida

4.0
(1)
"Bonita Escondida is pretty good."
#78

Sophies Hostel

4.0
(1)
"I also enjoyed Sophies Hostel."
#79

Rhythm and Rumble

4.0
(1)
"This one caught my attention check it out https://www.hostelworld.com/st/hostels/p/303190/rhythm-and-rumble/"
#80

Stamps Backpacker

4.0
(1)
"Stamps backpacker. Look at hostelworld awards."
#81

RJ Ladies Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Rj ladies hostel Kaloor , Zostel , JaiRani Hostel"
#82

JaiRani Hostel

4.0
(1)
"Rj ladies hostel Kaloor , Zostel , JaiRani Hostel"
#83

YMCA

4.0
(1)
"In Germany, both DHJ and YMCA hostels offer good options."
#84

She Lodge

4.0
(1)
"She hostels and as far as i remember there are some pod stays too."
#85

Vidya Hostel

3.0
(1)
"I've heard Vidya Hostel is good, through my friends."
#86

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

3.0
(1)
"I've stayed in the Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers in the single ensuite rooms. They're very dated but hard to complain at $89 a night."
#87

Apple

3.0
(1)
"Apple hostel is the only one in the city, old city specifically."
#88

Kickass

3.0
(1)
"The facilities were pretty average but they had fun events every night."
#89

Heritage Hostel

3.0
(1)
"I will stay at Heritage Hostel. But I haven’t tried it yet."
#90

Balkan Soul Hostel

2.0
(1)
"Balkan soul isn't that good. Stayed for a night or two when I first arrived, customer service wasn't good."
#91

Rajagundha

1.0
(1)
"Don't stay in Rajagundha. It's cut off from the city."

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