50 best hostels in Europe that can compete with expensive hotels
Travels / / December 19, 2019
Edition of Business Insider, together with Hostelworld site chose one the best hostels in 50 European countries. The rating does not hit the Åland Islands, Faroe Islands, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Monaco, San Marino, Svalbard, Ukraine and the Vatican, but it does have Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan. The countries are in alphabetical order.
1. Wombats City Hostel, Vienna, Austria
Price per night:
- Bed in 7-bedded room - on 25,27 euro;
- Bed in 4-bedded room - from 29.03 euros;
- 2-bedded room - from 77,90 euros.
Wombats City - this chain of hostels. Her Viennese representative is just a short walk from the winter residence of the Austrian Habsburg, House of Secession and the Vienna State Opera, and from the views of the largest market town.
Hostel is modern, very clean, with a bar, serving cheap beer.
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2. Centrum Hostel, Baku, Azerbaijan
Price per night: a bed in a shared room - from 9 euros.
The hostel is located in the center of Baku, a five minute walk from the Old Town and the most attractions. Nearby are many cafes and restaurants in the same building there is an internet cafe.
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3. Stone City Hostel, Gjirokastra, Albania
Price per night:
- Bed in 10-bedded room - 10 euros;
- Bed in 6-bedded room - from 11 euros;
- 2-bedded room - from 25 euros.
The hostel is located in the center of the old town of Gjirokastra, near the best attractions, including a number of communist bunker.
It offers a rooftop terrace with views of the castle, garden with fruit trees. Inside there is a lounge with kitchen. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning. Visitors also promise a fast Wi-Fi.
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4. Wombats City Hostel, London, England
Price per night:
- Bed in 8-bedded room - from 26.28 euros;
- Bed in 4-bedded room - on 33,29 euro;
- 2-bedded room - from 127.11 euros.
Another representative Wombats hostels family in the rankings. It is located close to Tower Bridge and is renowned for being here once played table tennis actor Charlie Sheen. Can play and visit. The hotel also has a bar and courtyard.
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5. Mountain Hostel Tarter, El Tarter, Andorra
Price per night:
- bed in the room for 4-6 beds - 20 euros;
- a double room - from 48 euros.
In winter, the "five-star hostel" attracts lovers of mountain sports in the summer - who are keen on bicycles or go hiking on the mountain trails.
The Mountain Hostel Tarter has an outdoor heated pool and whirlpool. Electrical equipment in the hostel run on solar energy.
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6. Kantar's, Yerevan, Armenia
Price per night:
- Bed in 8-bedded room - 16 euros;
- Bed in 4-bedded room - 17 euros;
- 2-bedded room - from 69 euros.
The cozy hostel is located in the center of Yerevan. Visitors are promised uninterrupted Wi-Fi, equipped kitchen, nice view, as well as sockets and reading lamp beside each bed.
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7. Your Hostel, Minsk, Belarus
Price per night:
- a bed in a shared room - from $ 7;
- Double room - $ 20.
The hostel is located in a separate entrance townhouse in the center of Minsk. It offers bright rooms, modern bathrooms, fitted kitchen, private parking and a shared lounge with fireplace.
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8. Sleephere, Brussels, Belgium
Price per night:
- bed in the room for a few beds - from 33 euros;
- a double room - from 60 euros.
The hostel is located in an estate built in 1830 next to the botanical garden. The area is significant for the Belgian cinema. Sleephere has positioned itself as a place where you feel at home away from your own apartment.
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9. Hostel Mostel, Sofia, Bulgaria
Price per night:
- Bed in 18-bedded room - from 9.90 euros;
- Bed in 6-bedded room - 15 euros;
- 2-bedded room - from 30 euros.
In the XIX century renovated building has a wooden porch, pool table and games room. The hostel is close to markets, bars and tourist attractions of Sofia. Hostel Mostel in 2006 was voted the best small hostel according to Hostelworld.
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10. Hostel Majdas, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Price per night:
- a bed in a shared room - from 9.90 euros;
- a double room - from 30 euros.
Small, family hostel is located near the old town in the center of Mostar. Offering an outdoor swimming pool, Fitted kitchen and common room.
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11. Pal's Hostel, Budapest, Hungary
Price per night:
- a bed in a shared room - from 19.95 euros;
- Room for two persons - from 69.95 euros.
The hostel is located in the city center, opposite the St. Stephen's Basilica. Most rooms offer views of the city. At Pal's Hostel you can come with your pets.
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12. Wallyard Concept Hostel, Berlin, Germany
Price per night:
- Bed in 6-bedded room - 12 euros;
- 2-bedded room - from 20 euros.
Minimalistic design makes hostel more like a hotel. Each room has its own living room. Some rooms, including general, are equipped with private bathrooms. Wallyard Concept Hostel is located in the center of Berlin.
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13. Stay Hostel, Rhodes, Greece
Price per night:
- Bed in 6-bedded room - 14 euros;
- 2-bedded room - from 28 euros.
The hostel was opened in the center of Rhodes in 2015. From here you can quickly reach the beaches, the old town, the main bus terminal and port.
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14. Envoy Hostel, Tbilisi, Georgia
Price per night:
- Bed in 8-bedded room - from $ 11;
- Bed in 4-bedded room - from $ 12;
- 2-bedded room - from 31 euros.
Bribes Location: Hostel is located in the Old Town, and a terrace with breathtaking views of Tbilisi. It offers travelers a kitchen, rest rooms, Wi-Fi and free breakfasts.
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15. Copenhagen Downtown Hostel, Copenhagen, Denmark
Price per night:
- Bed in 12-bedded room - from 38.92 euros;
- Bed in 4-bedded room - from 44.29 euros;
- 2-bedded room - from 157 euros.
The hostel is close to Christiansborg Palace and one of the oldest parks Tivoli Denmark. He has repeatedly been named the best in Copenhagen. The bar at Copenhagen Downtown Hostel is often live music.
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16. Galway City Hostel and Bar, Galway, Ireland
Price per night: a bed in a shared room - from 60 euros.
Galway City Hostel and Bar voted the best hostel in Ireland. It is located next to the bus and train station. It offers views of Eyre Square. The hostel is an excellent staging post in tour around the country.
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17. Akureyri Backpackers, Akureyri, Iceland
Price per night:
- Bed in 8-bedded room - from 39 euros;
- Bed in 4-bedded room - on 42,25 euro;
- 2-bedded room - from 114 euros.
The hostel is located in the center of Akureyri. There is a shared kitchen, as well as a cafe and bar. Nearby are a swimming pool with hot tubs, restaurants, airport.
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18. Sungate One, Madrid, Spain
Price per night:
- a bed in a shared room - from 25.52 euros;
- Room for two persons - from 98.14 euros.
Sungate One is within walking distance from most of Madrid's sights. The hotel - a spacious common room and a fully equipped kitchen, where you can order beer, tortilla and tapas.
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19. Generator, Venice, Italy
Price per night:
- a bed in a shared room - from 14 euros;
- a double room - from 60 euros.
Stylish, modern hostel with views of the city is located in a XIX century building. This area is recommended to come to those who are interested in food, art and culture.
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20. Kapsula Hotel, Astana, Kazakhstan
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Price per night:
- a bed in a shared room - from 11.48 euros;
- Room for two persons - from 24.23 euros.
The first capsule hotel in Kazakhstan offers shared rooms and flat 2,3 × 1,1 meters with beds. Kapsula Hotel is located in the city center and offers free Wi-Fi and access to the fitted kitchen.
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21. Lemongrass, Limassol, Cyprus
Price per night: a bed in a shared room - from 15 euros.
Lemongrass is centrally located and boasts two terraces and secluded garden. Nearby are shops, nightclubs, beach, market.
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22. Prishtina Center Hostels, Pristina, Kosovo
Price per night:
- a bed in a shared room - from 9.49 euros;
- Room for two persons - from 27.50 euros.
The hostel is located in the center of Pristina, with its terraces can be seen the National Theater of Kosovo. Nearby are the National Library, the City Art Gallery and the park.
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23. Tree House Hostel, Riga, Latvia
Price per night:
- a bed in a shared room - from 16 euros;
- Double room - 70 euro.
Hostel for lovers of relaxation and a healthy lifestyle. It offers organic food and to practice yoga.
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24. The Monk's Bunk, Kaunas, Lithuania
Price per night:
- a bed in a shared room - from 12 euros;
- a double room - from 44 euros.
The hostel is located in the city center, offers free Wi-Fi, table football, mini-library and a TV. But the main attractions, pubs and restaurants are within walking distance.
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25. Youthhostel Schaan-Vaduz, Shan, Liechtenstein
Price per night:
- Bed in 6-bedded room - from 36.63 euros;
- 2-bedded room - 92.23 EUR.
Youth Hostel renovated a few years ago. It is located in the countryside, and provides shelter to cyclists traveling about on the principality.
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26. Youth Hostel Vianden, Vianden, Luxembourg
Price per night: a bed in a shared room - from 22,70 euros.
The hostel is in an old traditional house in the upper part of the city. He renovated in 2004, rooms are located on two floors. Local castle - within walking distance.
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27. Agartha Hostel Ohrid, Ohrid, Macedonia
Price per night:
- a bed in a shared room - from 10 euros;
- a double room - from 28 euros.
The hostel is located in the city center, but it has a garden with fruit trees, where you can collect fruits.
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28. Marco Polo Hostel, St. Julian's, Malta
Price per night:
- a bed in a shared room - from 20 euros;
- a double room - from 70 euros.
A distinctive feature of this hostel - a terrace with views of the Mediterranean Sea, ideal for cocktails and B-B-Q. In walking distance is Spinola Bay.
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29. Amazing Ionika Hostel, Chisinau, Moldova
Price per night:
- Bed in 10-bedded room - 7 euros;
- Bed in 6-bedded room - from 8.60 euros;
- 2-bedded room - from 19.38 euros.
The hostel is a short walk from the main street, where many bars, restaurants, cafes and shops. In walking distance of the museum and also four local lake with a fountain.
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30. ClinkNOORD, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Price per night:
- a bed in a shared room - from 40 euros;
- Room for two - from 109 euros.
Modern hostel is 10 minutes' walk from the train station. In the 1920's interior stored decorations, including a large stained glass.
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31. Saga Poshtel Oslo Central, Oslo, Norway
Price per night:
- a bed in a shared room - from 44,55 Euro;
- Double room - from 179.70 euros.
This newly renovated modern hostel located in the heart of Oslo, is ideal for public transportation and visiting attractions such as Oslo Opera House and the fortress Akershus.
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32. Pink Panthers Hostel, Krakow, Poland
Price per night:
- a bed in a shared room - from 11.68 euros;
- Room for two persons - from 37.39 euros.
The hostel has held competitions in the beer and ping-pong wine evening. And in between is convenient to see the sights, they are within walking distance.
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33. The Independent Hostel & Suites, Lisbon, Portugal
Price per night:
- a bed in a shared room - from 19 euros;
- Room for two - from 176 euros.
The hostel is located in the beautiful area of Lisbon, opposite the viewing platform. There is a restaurant, bar and garden. A specially designed three-level beds in the rooms.
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34. Soul Kitchen, St. Petersburg, Russia
Price per night:
- Bed in 8-bedded room - from 1200 rubles;
- Bed in 4-bedded room - from 1320 rubles;
- 2-bedded room - from 3800 rubles.
The hostel is located in the center citiesClose to St. Isaac's Cathedral. There are dormitories and private rooms with a view. Soul Kitchen was awarded Best Design Hotel award in the Russian Hospitality Awards 2017.
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35. Podstel, Bucharest, Romania
Price per night: a bed in a shared room - from 11 euros.
Owners Podstel attended by more than 400 hostels in 50 countries to find out what you need travelersAnd create a guest house. They are positioning it as something more than just a place to sleep, and promised that the visitors will have a unique experience.
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36. Global Village, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Price per night: a bed in a shared room - from 16.48 euros.
The most popular hostel in Belfast is located in a renovated building of the XIX century in the bustling Queens Quarter. According to the creators, it "covers a rich and colorful culture and history of the area."
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37. Hostel Bongo, Belgrade, Serbia
Price per night:
- a bed in a shared room - from 18 euros;
- a double room - from 46 euros.
The hostel is situated on one of the main streets of Belgrade, five minutes walk from the main attractions. Here, six modern bedrooms, a spacious living room, a backyard barbecue.
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38. The Ginger Monkey, Ždiar, Slovakia
Price per night:
- a bed in a shared room - from 14 euros;
- a double room - from 34 euros.
Ždiar - a beautiful village in the High Tatras, located near the border with Poland. The hostel stop outdoor enthusiasts. Who can also stroll to the local dog Wally.
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39. Jazz Hostel and Apartments, Bled, Slovenia
Price per night: a bed in a shared room - from 14.99 euros.
Hostel is located a five-minute walk from Lake Bled, ten minutes from the castle and the town center. For guests are available at any time kitchen and lounge with TV and internet.
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40. Cheers Hostel, Istanbul, Turkey
Price per night:
- a bed in a shared room - from 13 euros;
- a double room - from 56 euros.
The hostel is located in the Old Town near the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. For traveling in winter Cheers Hostel has fireplace.
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41. The River House, Cardiff, Wales
Price per night:
- a bed in a shared room - from 17 euros;
- a double room - from 34 euros.
A small hostel run by a brother and sister. Perhaps that is why the place is more like not a temporary shelter, but in a cozy house with hospitable hosts.
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42. The Yard Hostel, Helsinki, Finland
Price per night:
- a bed in a shared room - from 32 euros;
- a double room - from 79 euros.
Conceptual hostel building in 1912, built and decorated in Scandinavian style, design, used samples of contemporary art. In The Yard Hostel emphasize that the hostel is modern, but welcoming in the traditional sense of the word.
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43. Les Piaules, Paris, France
Price per night:
- Bed in 8-bedded room - from 27 euros;
- Bed in 4-bedded room - from 34 euros;
- 2-bedded room - from 115 euros.
The hostel is located near the area of Belleville, the nearest metro station is 120 meters away. It offers a terrace for Sun, Library services, and a game room. But for the bed linen and towels will have to pay.
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44. Split Guesthouse and Hostel, Split, Croatia
Price per night:
- Bed in 6-bedded room - from 21 euros.
From 2011 to 2016 he recognized as the best hostel in Croatia. Among its advantages - the location of the guest house is 100 meters from the Old Town.
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45. Hostel Hikers Den, Zabljak, Montenegro
Price per night:
- Bed in 6-bedded room - 13 euros;
- Bed in 4-bedded room - 15 euros;
- 2-bedded room - from 40 euros.
This is the only hostel in Zabljak, and is selected travelers heading to the National Park Durmitor.
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46. The Madhouse, Prague, Czech Republic
Price per night: a bed in a shared room - from 34 euros.
One of the most renowned of hostels in Central and Eastern Europe attracts visitors not only service, but also hand-painted walls, the daily activities and homework atmosphere.
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47. Backpacker's Villa Sonnenhof, Interlaken, Switzerland
Price per night: a bed in a shared room - from 37 euros.
The rate includes breakfast, Wi-Fi, the swimming pool and a minigolf course.
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48. Generator, Stockholm, Sweden
Price per night:
- a bed in a shared room - from 16 euros;
- a double room - from 66 euros.
Generator Hostel family meets in the rankings for the second time. Stockholm version boasts a stylish design and low for Scandinavian cost countries.
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49. Castle Rock Hostel, Edinburgh, Scotland
Price per night:
- a bed in a shared room - from 12.5 euros;
- a double room - from 51 euros.
The hostel offers themed rooms, a big kitchen and several seating areas. It is situated next to the Edinburgh Castle on a hill.
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50. Welcome Hostel Rotermann, Tallinn, Estonia
Price per night:
- a bed in a shared room - from 15 euros;
- a double room - from 47 euros.
Hostel with an innovative concept located in the center of Tallinn. There are several rooms with TV and board games, fully equipped kitchen.
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