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

The best hostels in the world, according to reviews