A yoga hostel is a hostel that runs its own yoga classes, often free or cheap, so you can stretch, sleep and meet people in one place. Our favourites are The Salty Yoga & Surf Retreat in Cascais for yoga and surf, Casa Zen in Costa Rica for daily classes by the beach, and Loft HI Eco Hostel in Reykjavik for free sessions. We checked every hostel below on Hostelworld in November 2026.
Whether you’re a practised “Yogi”, or your Eagle pose looks more like a miserable owl, taking a yoga class is a great way to meet other travellers. What better way to bond than attempting to balance in your tree pose in the actual jungle or perfecting your miserable owl on a beach at sunset? Besides the community vibe of yoga, its physical benefits can help counteract annoying traveller aches and relentless fatigue from those long-ass journeys. It’s been proven to improve sleep and is an absolute godsend for circulation if you’ve been cooped up on the road. Yoga also soothes hangovers by helping to detox the liver (hair of the downward dog anyone?!). Here are eight yoga hostels to help you get high as a kite on those endorphins…
1 The Salty Yoga & Surf Retreat, Cascais, Portugal
Begin your journey to enlightenment on the golden bays of Cascais. The Salty (once the Salty Pelican) is run by three backpackers who have poured their heart and soul into creating an easy-going, beachy retreat where you can leave your cares at the door. There’s yoga for all levels with sunrise Yang Yoga and afternoon Yin Yoga taught every day by the hostel’s in-house instructor. You can even switch it up and get your sun-kissed beach bums on a surfboard by signing up for their lessons at the beach (more surf hostels here). But make sure you return for the BBQ feast on the hostel patio after sundown!
2 Zostel Old Manali, India
Whether you’re on the cosmic road to divinity in Varanasi or prepping for the Holi Fest in Pushkar, you can always rely on a Zostel for friendly hospitality. Zostel has hostels all over India, and each one has its own character. Fairy-lit pool? Try Zostel Pushkar. Big views? Head to Zostel Jaisalmer. For yoga with a view, we like Zostel Old Manali, where you can stretch out in sight of the Himalayas. Classes vary by season, so ask the hostel what’s on before you book.
3 Solscape Eco Retreat, Raglan, New Zealand
The name says it all! You’ll find activities and yoga coming out of your eyeballs at Solscape Raglan with Mindful Yoga, Acrobalance, Surfcentric, Slow flow Yoga, Yin Yang Yoga, and you can even opt for private lessons or the retreat package. We love the unusual accommodation choices too – choose from a caboose, classic 1960’s kiwi cottage, a converted train carriage, or go tribal in their tipi Village! Insider tip: bring pizza ingredients because there’s a brick oven in the communal kitchen. LEGIT.
4 Casa Zen Guesthouse & Yoga Center, Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Yoga. Surf. Beach. Repeat. Simply put, life is sweet at Casa Zen. It’s a few minutes’ walk from the famous Playa Santa Teresa, and everything nature-tastic is nearby from waterfalls to diving sites to horseback riding. Enjoy yoga classes on the hostel deck every day, and if you like high intensity workouts, our customers rave about the Cardio Fit class. Casa Zen has the food thang down, providing a free breakfast every morning and there are two communal kitchens complete with blenders for your green shakes!
5 Casa Jam, Barcelona, Spain
Rooted in the boho neighbourhood of Gràcia, a few minutes from Joanic metro, Casa Jam (once Jam Hostel) still runs yoga classes on its sunny terrace, according to its Booking.com listing. Classes may cost extra, so ask at reception for this week’s times and price. Our guide to where to stay in Barcelona explains why Gràcia makes a good base.
6 Hangover Hostels, Mirissa, Sri Lanka
Sun salute on the rooftop of this hostel overlooking Mirissa Beach and let the tropical breeze awaken your senses. Hangover Hostel is proof that paradise is affordable – not only are you surrounded by coconut trees and alabaster beaches, but you get the family vibes of a hostel with morning yoga, nightly entertainment and legendary staff. It’s a past Hoscar winner for best hostel in Sri Lanka, too. For the rest of the island, see our guide to backpacking Sri Lanka.
7 Loft HI Eco Hostel, Reykjavik, Iceland
Get out of your thermals and into your spandex at Loft Hostel! The hostel runs free events a few times a week, and yoga is one of them, according to its Reykjavik Attractions listing, so check this week’s schedule at reception. And the activities don’t stop there. This super-hostel hosts everything from clothing markets, cabaret nights and even a knitting club! It’s on Bankastræti in the centre, within walking distance of literally everything, and the rooftop is prime aurora-spotting territory by night. Kerching!
8 Mandala Hostel, Budapest, Hungary
There’s an anything goes hippie vibe here with no curfew, no lockout and no check out time. It’s a total zen-den with yoga activities, a meditation space, Swedish massage, hammocks, shisha and guitars. The Gellert Hill thermal baths are also just around the corner. Dorms are cheap (#bargain), and there are private rooms if you want your own space. Our pick of the best hostels in Budapest has more options. And remember, at Mandala hostel, “There is no way to peace – peace is the way.”
So now all you need is a towel and some water, and remember: if you’re not barefoot, then you’re overdressed. Namaste, bitches 😀
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