I’ve stayed at dozens of hostels over my travels, and these are some of my favorites across the globe!
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Southeast Asia
East Asia
Europe
North America
Southeast Asia
just trust me on this one. spent basically 3 weeks bumming around the lobby here.
Stamps Backpackers - Chiang Mai, Thailand
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.
Buffalo Hostel - Hanoi, Vietnam
fun fun fun vibes at this hostel, and really easy to book tours
iHome - Hoi An, Vietnam
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, Thailand
excellent socialization in the evenings with family dinner!
King Kong - Da Lat, Vietnam
unbeatable beach location
Slumber Party - Koh Tao, Thailand
this is my rec for if you want a more chill hostel on koh tao
Tiki Tribe - Koh Tao, Thailand
if you want to paramotor and tipsy tube, this is the place
Golden Dragon House - Vang Vieng, Laos
super affordable, comfy beds, good to book nong khiaw tour with
LPQ Hostel - Luang Prabang, Laos
stayed here for over a week, the BEST family atmosphere!
The Lost Boys - Koh Rong, Cambodia
this hostel is SO social while not being absolutely off the rails, beds are huge too!
Mad Monkey - Phnom Penh, Cambodia
good if you're looking for privacy and recharge time
Just Chill Inn 2 - Chiang Mai, Thailand
East Asia
spent a week here in china - not really social but so clean and comfy
Dayin Garden Hostel - Shanghai, China
this place isnt the most social but it is incredibly clean and affordable for japan (i spent only $22 usd a night)
GRAND HOSTEL LDK - Tokyo, Japan
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, Hungary
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
