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The best hostels in the world, according to reviews

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The best hostels to stay in around the world have been revealed, and they’re incredible. 

Let’s be fair, hostels usually get a bit of a bad rap for being a tad grimey and grim. But if Hostelworld’s Hoscars are anything to go by that certainly isn’t the case. 

From Sungate One in Madrid to Soul Kitchen in St. Petersburg, there are a whole host of amazing hostels on offer across the world. And the best part? They’re affordable. 

Taking into account one million reviews (by people who’ve actually stayed there) from 35,000 properties in over 170 countries, they’ve whittled it down to the best of the best. 

12)  Best staff 

Name: Jazz Hostels and Apartments

Where: Bled, Slovenia

11) Best location 

Name: Sungate One

Where: Madrid, Spain 

10) Best atmosphere

Name: 5 Terre Backpackers

Where: Cinque Terre, Italy

9) Best facilities 

Name: Soul Kitchen

Where: St. Petersburg

8) Best value for money

Name: Dalat Friendly Fun 

Where:  Da Lat, Vietnam

7) Best hostel for groups 

Name: ClinkNOORD

Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands 

6) Best hostel chain 

Name: Wombats

Where: London, Berlin, Munich, Budapest and Vienna

5) Best new hostel 

Name: Faloe Hostel 

Where: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

4) Best extra large hostel 

Name: Lub d Phuket Patong

Where: Phuket, Thailand

3) Best large hostel 

Name: Star Hostel Taipei Main Station 

Where: Taipei, Taiwan

2) Best medium hostel 

Name: Soul Kitchen

Where: St Petersburg, Russia

1) Best small hostel 

Name: Sungate One

Where: Madrid, Spain

Images: Hostelworld

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Susan Devaney is a digital journalist for Stylist.co.uk, writing about fashion, beauty, travel, feminism, and everything else in-between.