The World’s Best Hostels Worth Checking Into
You may turn your nose up at the thought of sharing a dorm with a bunch of strangers and the dread of potentially catching bed bugs, but hostels have come a long way in the last ten years. Providing an affordable way to travel the globe, there are a host of stylish hostels popping up across the continents. From postcard-perfect locations in the Greek Islands to the hostel brand taking over America, we take a look at the best hostels worth checking into this summer.
Caveland Hostel, Santorini
If you’ve wanted to tick off Santorini from your bucket list for a while, make this the year you do. While it’s home to picturesque blonde beaches, turquoise seas and whitewashed buildings, it’s also one of the most expensive Greek Islands to travel around. Helping you to cut down the costs but still allowing you to live out your island dreams, Caveland Hostel is the bougie hostel you need on your radar.
Designed to represent traditional Santorinian architecture, Caveland features cove-like, rounded walls, minimalist Greek interiors…
Designed to represent traditional Santorinian architecture, Caveland features cove-like, rounded walls, minimalist Greek interiors with bursts of bright reds, pinks and blues, and a beautiful outdoor pool, perfect for cooling off after a long day of exploring.
Freehand, Various Locations
Home to four stylish locations across the USA, Freehand brings the vibrant social culture of hostel travelling and combines it with brilliantly designed rooms and award-winning food and drink offerings.
Each location is inspired by its surroundings. The New York location nods to its rich artistic community and musical neighbourhood, while the Los Angeles branch pays homage to the free spirit of Downtown LA.
Expect striking interiors, a vibrant community spirit and affordability at its finest in four of the USA’s popular cities.
The People, Various Locations
Home to multiple locations across France, The People is a stylish hostel group that’s warming, welcoming and packed with comfortable beds starting from just €19.
Head to the country’s capital and sleep in the train-style bunkbeds, or opt for a city break to Lille and book out the loft apartment for you and your friends.
Each location is also home to a lively bar scene, from Parisian patios to stylish jungle-esque interiors.
Each location is also home to a lively bar scene, from Parisian patios to stylish jungle-esque interiors.
Long Story Short, Czechia
If minimalism is your go-to, Long Story Short is the hostel for you. Located in the historic centre of Olomouc, the stylish hostel boasts space for up to 56 guests throughout a mix of dorms and private rooms.
As for interiors, expect to find a mix of subtle artwork and vintage furnishings mixed in with modern quirks. Next door you’ll find Vault 42, an open c0-working space, perfect for those lucky freelancers and working nomads travelling as they work.
Lub d Samui, Thailand
From the beautiful beachside restaurant to the breathtaking location, it’s easy to see why travellers find it hard to leave Lub d’s Koh Sumui location. This beachfront hostel offers a mix of shared and private room options. The private rooms boast a beach-side floral theme, while the shared offer comfortable bunkbeds with mixed or female-only dorms available.
Expect endless group activities, from pool parties to the games area, helping you kick off conversations with new people while on your stay.
Generator, Various Locations
The sister brand of Freehand, Generator is another great option whether you’re after European getaways or fancy living it up in their Miami location.
It’s the interiors that really set this hostel apart from the rest, offering high-end, quirky amenities and award-winning interior design at affordable prices. You’ll find everything you need, from shared to private rooms and chill-out areas to bars and cafes, perfect for digital nomads and meeting new friends.
Offering high-end, quirky amenities and award-winning interior design at affordable prices.
Keep the European adventures going after summer at Generator’s Berlin, Paris, Rome, Stockholm, Madrid and more branches or go across the pond for an all-American getaway in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami and Washington DC.
Twizt, Cambodia
You only need to step foot inside Twizt’s entrance lobby to know that this is the hostel everyone returns to when visiting Cambodia. This lifestyle hotel is handily located in the centre of Siem Reap’s bustling streets, with fun and colourful interior design, great food and drink options, and a vibey rooftop pool with views over the city.
The rooms keep the hostel’s modern aesthetic going, with shared dorm options with pullable curtains for added privacy and king and twin private rooms available.
Meander, Vietnam
If you’re planning a trip to Vietnam this year, look to Meander’s Saigon branch for modern design, excellent co-working spaces for digital nomads and minimalistic rooms.
This really is affordable luxury at its finest, with a clean aesthetic and simple rooms available. You can opt for futuristic shared dormitories, with modern amenities, bamboo accents and curtained bunk beds for added privacy. There are also plenty of private room options, from simplistic suites to quadruple deluxe rooms if you’re looking for a bougie option for you and your friends.
This internationally renowned Taiwanese brand offers a range of working and co-working availability, from hot-desking to private offices and venue space rentals.
Cache House, USA
Set surrounding soaring landscapes and captivating mountain ranges, this hostel provides important respite from a busy day exploring the national park.
Renowned for its snow-capped mountains, free-roaming elk and incredible skiing possibilities, Jackson Wyoming is up there as one of the best natural beauties in the USA. Helping you to explore the town in all of its glory is Cache House, the hostel that bridges hotel luxury with affordable rooms.
Set surrounding soaring landscapes and captivating mountain ranges, this hostel provides important respite from a busy day exploring the national park.
The room options are shared, though you get hoards of privacy and bed options, whether you’re sharing with your partner or solo travelling. Expect private locker storage, private bathrooms and a privacy curtain to ensure you’re well-rested.