World Best Hostels is a global hostel directory for backpackers, solo travelers and budget travelers. Browse hostels by destination, compare top-rated stays, and find cheap hostels in the best areas of each city.

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Browse Hostels by Continent

Explore the destinations with the most hostel searches and views.

Top-Rated Hostels Right Now

A curated selection based on ranking and traveler interest.

Wombat´s City Hostel Leipzig logo

Wombat´s City Hostel Leipzig

Leipzig · Germany

Views: 318
Hostel Archi Rossi logo

Hostel Archi Rossi

Florence · Italy

Views: 283
High Street Hostel logo

High Street Hostel

Edinburgh · United Kingdom

Views: 280
Castle Rock Hostel logo

Castle Rock Hostel

Edinburgh · United Kingdom

Views: 276
Deeps Hostel Ankara 2 logo

Deeps Hostel Ankara 2

Ankara · Turkey

Views: 238
Lochside Hostel logo

Lochside Hostel

Loch Ness · United Kingdom

Views: 208
Oban Backpackers logo

Oban Backpackers

Oban · United Kingdom

Views: 204
The Cocoon Hostel logo

The Cocoon Hostel

Koh Samet · Thailand

Views: 201
Hostel Aachen logo

Hostel Aachen

Aachen · Germany

Views: 484
The Beehive logo

The Beehive

Rome · Italy

Views: 711
Wallyard Concept Hostel logo

Wallyard Concept Hostel

Berlin · Germany

Views: 679
Wiki Hostel & Green Village logo

Wiki Hostel & Green Village

Rome · Italy

Views: 665
Papa Germano logo

Papa Germano

Rome · Italy

Views: 654
Retrometro Backpackers logo

Retrometro Backpackers

Tokyo · Japan

Views: 651
Ma Hostel logo

Ma Hostel

Rome · Italy

Views: 640
4 Friends Hostel logo

4 Friends Hostel

Krakow · Poland

Views: 604
The Yellow logo

The Yellow

Rome · Italy

Views: 596
Oak Hostel Zen logo

Oak Hostel Zen

Tokyo · Japan

Views: 594
Walter guest house logo

Walter guest house

Rome · Italy

Views: 583
Cherry hostel logo

Cherry hostel

Rome · Italy

Views: 573

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How We Rank the Best Hostels

Hostels are selected and ranked based on a mix of location, value for money, facilities, traveler feedback and overall backpacker experience. Our goal is to help you find a hostel that matches your travel style — whether you want social vibes, quiet rooms, or the best budget option.