{"id":124565,"date":"2019-11-22T16:49:49","date_gmt":"2019-11-22T16:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?p=124565"},"modified":"2019-11-22T16:49:49","modified_gmt":"2019-11-22T16:49:49","slug":"tattoo-hostels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/tattoo-hostels\/","title":{"rendered":"Get ink-spired at the best tattoo hostels around the world!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether it\u2019s a cheeky little llama to remind you of Machu Picchu, or something you don\u2019t remember choosing to remind you of all the buckets you drank in Thailand, travel tattoos are a special badge of honour for backpackers, and a wonderful way to remember the best days of your life via a permanent reminder inked on your skin (sorry Mum!) Savvy hostel-owning folk have caught on to this trend and tattoo hostels are popping up across the globe, offering both on-site tattoo parlours and visiting artists on certain days of the week. Here\u2019s a rundown of nine of the best tattoo hostels around the world for you to get inked in.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-124567 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/tattoo-hostels-@kymellis.jpg\" alt=\"tattoo hostels - woman with a tattoo on her back\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\ud83d\udcf7\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@kymellis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@kymellis<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong>1.\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/The-Yellow\/Rome\/743\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><strong>The Yellow<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013 Rome, Italy <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Tattoo hostels don\u2019t come much cooler than this Italian job, which has an established partnership with local tattoo parlour, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mrbelly.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Mr Belly Tattoo<\/a>. All you need to do to get inked with your design of choice is put in a request and your selected artist will swing by, tattoo gun in tow. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hoscars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Voted the best hostel in Rome<\/a> (by you lot!), The Yellow has plenty going for it, in particular its basement bar, which offers a winning combo of cheap drinks and live music by local and international acts to guarantee a party every night of the week. They also have an on-site hair salon, should you fancy a new \u2018do\u2019 to complement the tatt.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-124568 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/tattoo-hostels-The-Yellow-Rome.jpg\" alt=\"tattoo hostels - a crowd of young people in Rome\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Hostel highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rooftop yoga<\/li>\n<li>Pasta making classes<\/li>\n<li>Banging bar with cheap drinks<\/li>\n<li>Live music<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Address:<\/b> <em>Via Palestro, 51, 00185 Roma RM, Italy<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/The-Yellow\/Rome\/743\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book your stay at The Yellow!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2.<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/White-Rabbit-Hostel-Siem-Reap\/Siem-Reap\/281218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><strong>White Rabbit<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211;<\/strong> <strong>Siem Reap, Cambodia <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>To be honest, I was sold on White Rabbit the second I heard that it\u2019s \u2018Alice in Wonderland-themed\u2019, but its full-time tattoo artist is a big perk too. This artsy, eco-friendly, highly-instagrammable tattoo hostel boasts a swimming pool, lively bar, book exchange, a vegan restaurant, plus all the beer pong you can possibly handle. They host family dinners to help you get acquainted with your fellow backpackers, and pub crawls to nearby (and infamous) Pub Street three times a week. Pop in and get tattooed at any time of day\u2026although maybe not immediately after the pub crawl, yeah?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-124571 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/tattoo-hostels-White-Rabbit.jpg\" alt=\"tattoo hostels - The pool of the White Rabbit Hostel\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Hostel highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pool parties<\/li>\n<li>Vegan restaurant<\/li>\n<li>Air-conditioning<\/li>\n<li>24-hour reception<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Address<\/b>: <em>Street 26, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/White-Rabbit-Hostel-Siem-Reap\/Siem-Reap\/281218\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book your stay at White Rabbit!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2><strong>3.\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/WanderThirst-Hostels\/Kathmandu\/277034\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><strong>WanderThirst Hostels<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013 Kathmandu, Nepal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This gorgeous hostel in the very heart of Kathmandu has its own in-house tattoo artist in the form of singer and traveller Sumina, who loves working alongside backpackers to design the tattoos they\u2019ve been dreaming of. The artsy vibe is evident throughout the hostel, with beautiful hand-painted murals decorating each dorm room, the rooftop hangout area and the downstairs bar and restaurant. These guys pride themselves on providing travellers with a \u2018nest\u2019 for their time in the city, and it\u2019s worked \u2013 you really won\u2019t want to leave.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-124572 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/tattoo-hostels-Wanderthirsr.jpg\" alt=\"tattoo hostels - Outdoor common area of the WanderThirst Hostels\" width=\"875\" height=\"492\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Hostel highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>24-hour reception<\/li>\n<li>Co-working space<\/li>\n<li>Games room<\/li>\n<li>Hot showers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Address:<\/b> <em>Kaldhara, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/WanderThirst-Hostels\/Kathmandu\/277034\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book your stay at WanderThirst Hostels!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2><strong>4.\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Lub-d-Phuket-Patong\/Phuket\/266449\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><strong>Lub D Phuket <\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0\u2013 Patong, Thailand <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Slap bang in the heart of Patong\u2019s absolutely pumping entertainment district is Lub D, which is so swish it could be in Ibiza. With 187 rooms over five floors, making new friends in this hostel is completely unavoidable &#8211; as are the pool parties, complete with novelty inflatables, in their outdoor, see-through swimming pool. Catch the sunset from their sun terrace and sip a cocktail whipped up by one of their mixologists, while flipping through the designs on offer at the tattoo hostel\u2019s very own studio.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-124573 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/tattoo-hostels-Lub-D.jpg\" alt=\"tattoo hostels - pool of the Lub D Phuket\" width=\"875\" height=\"635\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Hostel highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Co-working space<\/li>\n<li>Muay Thai Boxing Ring and training area<\/li>\n<li>All-day breakfast and snacks<\/li>\n<li>Free toiletries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Address:<\/b> <em>5 5 Sawatdirak Rd, Pa Tong, Kathu District, Phuket 83150, Thailand<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Lub-d-Phuket-Patong\/Phuket\/266449\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book your stay at Lub D Phuket!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2><strong>5.\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Wild-Rover-Hostel-Cusco\/Cusco\/47380\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><strong>Wild Rover<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013 Cusco, Peru<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Every single Sunday (and for all big events), Wild Rover\u2019s resident tattoo artist, Morning Star, swings by to ink any willing guests. Fun fact: your tattoo of choice will be free of charge if you also get the hostel\u2019s logo tattooed on you. Less fun fact: the Wild Rover logo is a backpack-wearing, beer-drinking leprechaun! It\u2019s your call. This raucous hostel is part of a chain whose reputation for debauchery spans the entire continent. Cusco\u2019s edition is home to the largest Irish bar in South America, so expect a boozy time \u2013 their themed-parties are known for being the wildest in town. The bar has a great balcony for enjoying views of the city, and a courtyard perfect for socialising in the sunshine. If you\u2019ve been craving your home comforts, their Irish cuisine will really scratch that itch \u2013 I\u2019m talking jacket potatoes, Irish stew, toasted sandwiches, the whole works. The hostel is also centrally located, ideal for exploring all Cusco has to offer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-124577 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/tattoo-hostels-Wild-Rover.jpg\" alt=\"tattoo hostels - Yard of the Wild Rover in Cusco\" width=\"875\" height=\"530\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Hostel highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Banging parties<\/li>\n<li>Late night food<\/li>\n<li>Big screens perfect for watching sport<\/li>\n<li>Great views of Cusco<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Address<em>:<\/em><\/b> <em>Cuesta de Sta. Ana 782, Cusco 08002, Peru<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Wild-Rover-Hostel-Cusco\/Cusco\/47380\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book your stay at Wild Rover Cusco!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2><strong>6.\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Mezcal-Hotel-Hostel-and-Bar\/Cancun\/87057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><strong>Mezcal Hotel Hostel &amp; Bar<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; Cancun, Mexico <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This idyllic spot right in the midst of Cancun\u2019s action is graced by the presence of on-site tattoo artist, Ni\u00f1o Lobo \u2013 considered one of the best artists in town. This is the kind of tattoo hostel that dreams are made of \u2013 swimming pool, hammocks and plenty of breezy, shady social areas perfect for rubbing shoulders with tanned travellers. The guys at Mezcal also pride themselves on their array of daily activities, from arcade games to Cancun city tours, and group trips to the beach. Another handy perk is that the hostel is just a short stroll from the area\u2019s best bars and restaurants and the central bus station that will whisk you (and your new tattoo) to the next stop on your Mexico itinerary.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-124580 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/tattoo-hostels-Nomads.jpg\" alt=\"tattoo hostels - Pool of the \u00a0Mezcal Hotel Hostel &amp; Bar\" width=\"875\" height=\"567\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Hostel highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fully-equipped kitchen<\/li>\n<li>Cocktail bar<\/li>\n<li>Hot water<\/li>\n<li>Private rooms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Address: <\/b><em>12 Mero Mz 2 Lt 19, 3, 77500 Canc\u00fan, Q.R., Mexico<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Mezcal-Hotel-Hostel-and-Bar\/Cancun\/87057\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book your stay at Mezcal Hotel Hostel &amp; Bar!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2><strong>7.\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Books-Hostel\/Rio-de-Janeiro\/46639\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><strong>Books Hostel<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Ask anyone what the friendliest hostel in Rio de Janeiro is and you\u2019ll hear about Books Hostel time and again \u2013 a place that prides itself on ensuring you have a hangover. Books is the kind of hostel you\u2019ll fall in love with and find yourself still working behind the bar of six months later! The hostel is close to the city\u2019s popular cultural and historical districts of Lapa and Santa Teresa, where you\u2019ll find the best lookout points, nightlife, street parties and bohemian bars. It\u2019s also well-placed for plenty of beach action. Also, Books Hostel boasts a visiting tattoo artist that swings by once a week, giving you plenty of time to decide what reminder of Rio is the most important to you. There\u2019s always some fun going down in this spot, whether it\u2019s themed parties, quizzes or competitions &#8211; all fuelled by bargain caipirinhas, of course. Plus, Books boasts the largest hostel hat collection in the world \u2013 and no self-respecting traveller can possibly miss out on that!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-124581 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/tattoo-hostel-Books-Hostel.jpg\" alt=\"Tattoo hostels - Young people at the Books Hostel\" width=\"875\" height=\"582\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Hostel highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rental bikes<\/li>\n<li>Free hostel breakfast and dinners (including a toasted sandwich machine!)<\/li>\n<li>Perfect location for beaches and parties<\/li>\n<li>Work opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Address<\/b>: <em>R. Francisco Murat\u00f3ri, 10 &#8211; Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro &#8211; RJ, 20230-080, Brazil<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Books-Hostel\/Rio-de-Janeiro\/46639\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book your stay at Books Hostel!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2><strong>8.\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Supertramp-Hostel\/Machu-Picchu\/49231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><strong>Supertramp Hostel<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013 Cusco, Peru<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you love nothing more than a laid-back, eco-friendly, bohemian hostel, full of plants, vegetarian food and hippies galore, then you\u2019ll be in your absolute element at Supertramp in Cusco. Located (up a steep set of stairs!) in Cusco\u2019s hipster San Blas District, you\u2019ll be bunking down alongside the artiest folk in Peru. The hostel opened its on-site tattoo studio in the summer of 2019. At 424 Tattoo Studio, you can get your tattoo of choice while enjoying calming views of the colourful rooftops of one of South America\u2019s most beautiful cities, and the mountains beyond. Did I mention that their free hostel breakfast includes eggs? This is practically unheard of in South America, so fill those hiking boots!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-124582 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/tattoo-hostels-Supertramp.jpg\" alt=\"tattoo hostels - Supertramp Hostel\" width=\"875\" height=\"497\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Hostel highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Terrace with mountain views<\/li>\n<li>Fitness Centre<\/li>\n<li>Rooftop bar<\/li>\n<li>Free breakfast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Address<\/b>: <em>Pasaje Sapantiana 424b, Cusco, Peru<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Supertramp-Hostel\/Machu-Picchu\/49231\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book your stay at Supertramp Hostel!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2><strong>9.\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Bed-and-Ink-Hostel-Koh-Tao\/Koh-Tao\/285419\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><strong>Bed and Ink Hostel<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013 Koh Tao, Thailand<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>First things first, this hostel has two pet pigs named Mongkhol and Pumba. They\u2019re part of the furniture, so should you fear this farmyard favourite, maybe give Bed and Ink the swerve. If like more rational folk, the idea of hanging out with a pair of pigs delights you, then head immediately to this hostel when you hit Koh Tao. As their name suggests, they have an on-site tattoo studio with a number of artists available for you to choose from. They also offer a \u2018tattoo challenge\u2019 \u2013 if you spend more than 1000 baht in their bar on one day, you get a free tattoo of equal value. The hostel is conveniently located close to the ferry pier and just a short stroll from the fun and games of Mae Had Beach and Sairee Beach, where the party\u2019s at. Bed and Ink also hosts loads of social events, including beach clean ups, all-you-can-eat barbeques and parties.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-124584 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/tattoo-hostels-Bed-and-ink.jpg\" alt=\"tattoo hostels - Kitchen of the Bed and Ink hostel\" width=\"797\" height=\"532\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Hostel highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pool<\/li>\n<li>Bar<\/li>\n<li>Two pet pigs<\/li>\n<li>Movie nights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Address:<\/b> <em>7\/6\u00a0 Moo. 2 Mae Haad, Koh Tao, Thailand 84360<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Bed-and-Ink-Hostel-Koh-Tao\/Koh-Tao\/285419\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book your stay at Bed and Ink Hostel!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Ready to get inked? What would your hostel tatt be? Let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n<h2>About the author:<\/h2>\n<p><em>Amy Baker is the author of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Miss-adventures-Ignoring-Advice-Backpacking-America\/dp\/1849539960\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Miss-Adventures: A Tale of Ignoring Life Advice While Backpacking Around South America<\/a>, and founder of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-riffraff.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">The Riff Raff,<\/a>\u00a0a writers\u2019 community that supports aspiring writers and champions debut authors. You can follow Amy on Twitter\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/amybakerwrites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Keep reading:\u00a0\u2b07\ufe0f<\/h2>\n<p>\ud83c\udf1f\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/surf-hostels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><b>20 surf hostels so gorgeous you&#8217;ll want to take up surfing<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf1f\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/most_instagrammable_hostels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><b>33 of the world&#8217;s most Instagrammable hostels<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf1f\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/eco-friendly-hostels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><b>21 eco-friendly hostels perfect for the sustainable traveller<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether it\u2019s a cheeky little llama to remind you of Machu Picchu, or something you don\u2019t remember choosing to remind you of all the buckets you drank in Thailand, travel tattoos are a special badge of honour for backpackers, and a wonderful way to remember the best days of your life via a permanent reminder&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":59,"featured_media":136037,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9499],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-124565","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hostel-tips","wpbf-post"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Get ink-spired at the best tattoo hostels around the world! - Hostelworld Travel Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Tattoo hostels are popping up across the globe. 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