I’ve stayed at dozens of hostels over my travels, and these are some of my favorites!
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Europe
Southeast Asia
North America
Europe
I spent 1 week here when I was first learning how to backpack and had the most amazing time ever - the location, rooms, bar crawl, and reps are fantastic
ONEFAM Budapest
Southeast Asia
just trust me on this one. spent basically 3 weeks bumming around the lobby here.
Stamps Backpackers - The Best Social Hostel in Chiang Mai
Spent a week as a guest and 5 weeks as a rep here and had the absolute time of my life. The rooms are clean and spacious, the common areas are great, and there’s an evening activity like pub quiz or beer pong every day.
Hanoi Buffalo Hostel
fun fun fun vibes at this hostel, and really easy to book tours
iHome Hoi An: Home
Spent 2 weeks volunteering here and has an amazing time! Joe and First (the owners) are so funny and passionate about the work they do and the hostel feels like a family
Get Hi Hostel, Chiang Rai - 2026 Prices & Reviews
excellent socialization in the evenings with family dinner!
King Kong hostel - Da Lat
This is who I did the Ha Giang Loop with and I will recommend them to anyone who asks!!!!
Bong Hostel
unbeatable beach location
Slumber Party Koh Tao
this is my rec for if you want a more chill hostel on koh tao
Tiki Tribe Bar & Hostel - Your Island Adventure Hub in Koh Tao
did khao sok national park with these guys it was great
Smiley Bungalows
if you want to paramotor and tipsy tube, this is the place
Vang Vieng Golden Dragon House
super affordable, comfy beds, good to book nong khiaw tour with
LPQ Hostel, Luang Prabang (updated prices 2026)
North America
I was nervous about staying at an American hostel, but this place was so clean, spacious, social, and had a really quirky vibe that I loved
Green Tortoise Hostel | Downtown San Francisco hostel | 494 Broadway, San ...
