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The best hostels in the world, according to reviews

Posted by: Susan Devaney
Published: 1 year ago

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

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

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