{"id":1276423,"date":"2026-06-23T14:42:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T14:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?p=1276423"},"modified":"2026-09-17T13:35:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T13:35:40","slug":"best-hostels-for-solo-female-travellers-in-north-america-with-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/best-hostels-for-solo-female-travellers-in-north-america-with-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Hostels for Solo Female Travellers in North America (With Reviews)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:431;75-505\">North America offers some of the most rewarding solo female travel anywhere in the world. <strong>From the energy of New York City to the beach culture of Los Angeles to the colour and chaos of Mexico City, the continent has a hostel scene that&#8217;s matured considerably<\/strong>, with properties built specifically around safety, community, and the kind of social infrastructure that makes travelling alone feel like the opposite of being alone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:451;507-957\">Choosing the right hostel matters more here than almost anywhere else. <strong>City scale, neighbourhood variation, and transport logistics in North America are different from Europe<\/strong>, and the right base can be the difference between a trip that feels manageable and one that feels overwhelming. This guide covers the best hostels for solo female travellers across the continent&#8217;s most popular destinations, sourced and verified directly from <a href=\"http:\/\/hostelworld.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Hostelworld<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1276465\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1276465\" style=\"width: 2559px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1276465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/peter-thomas-zrt8-bb9iJE-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2559\" height=\"1706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/peter-thomas-zrt8-bb9iJE-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2559w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/peter-thomas-zrt8-bb9iJE-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/peter-thomas-zrt8-bb9iJE-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/peter-thomas-zrt8-bb9iJE-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/peter-thomas-zrt8-bb9iJE-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/peter-thomas-zrt8-bb9iJE-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2559px) 100vw, 2559px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1276465\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@lifeof_peter_?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" class=\"post links\">Peter Thomas<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/cowboy-hat-wearer-gazes-at-monument-valley-landscape-zrt8-bb9iJE?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" class=\"post links\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:39;964-1002\">\ud83d\udd12 What to Look For Before You Book<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:136;1004-1139\">A few things matter more for solo female travellers than the average booking decision, and they&#8217;re worth checking before anything else.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" data-sourcepos=\"13:1-17:184;1141-1932\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:134;1141-1274\"><strong>Security rating and reviews<\/strong>: lockers with reliable locks, 24-hour reception, keycard or coded access, and CCTV in common areas.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"14:1-14:186;1275-1460\"><strong>Neighbourhood context<\/strong>: in large North American cities, the neighbourhood matters as much as the hostel itself. Read reviews specifically for comments about walking alone at night.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:163;1461-1623\"><strong>Social infrastructure<\/strong>: organised tours, events, and communal spaces that make meeting people effortless rather than something you have to engineer yourself.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:125;1624-1748\"><strong>Female-only dorm availability<\/strong>: not essential, but worth knowing about and filtering for if it matters to your comfort.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:184;1749-1932\"><strong>Review volume and recency<\/strong>: a hostel with thousands of recent reviews and a 9.0+ rating is a far more reliable signal than a smaller property with a handful of five-star reviews.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"ml-2 border-l-4 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.1)] pl-4 text-text-300\" data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:328;1934-2261\">\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"19:3-19:328;1936-2261\"><strong>The Hostelworld Hostel Chat and City Chat<\/strong> are particularly valuable in North America&#8217;s larger, more spread-out cities. Knowing who else is staying at your hostel, or in your city, before you arrive removes a lot of the uncertainty that comes with navigating an unfamiliar metro system or borough alone for the first time.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"23:1-23:61;2268-2328\">\ud83d\uddfd New York City: Best Hostels for Solo Female Travellers<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"25:1-25:292;2330-2621\">New York rewards solo travellers who pick the right base. <strong>The city has 31 hostels listed on Hostelworld with over 75,000 honest reviews<\/strong>, and the right choice depends heavily on whether you want to be in the middle of Manhattan&#8217;s energy or in a quieter, more residential part of Brooklyn.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"27:1-27:28;2623-2650\">HI New York City Hostel<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/1850\/hi-new-york-city-hostel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1276424 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/5024.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/5024.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/5024-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/5024-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/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\/hostels\/p\/1850\/hi-new-york-city-hostel\/\"\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 HI New York City Hostel Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"30:1-31:52;2743-3232\"><strong>Rated 9.0 from over 11,300 reviews<\/strong>, the most-reviewed hostel on this list and one of the most consistently trusted in the city. Set in a distinctive castle-like building on the Upper West Side, it offers a 36-burner communal kitchen, renovated bathrooms, laundry facilities, lockers, and <strong>24-hour snacks and drinks.<\/strong> 17 organised events keep the social calendar genuinely active. Close to Central Park and well-connected by subway.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"35:1-35:33;3239-3271\">International Student Center<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/4547\/international-student-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1276425 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/d8vr7orkyq3psscjgzv4-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/d8vr7orkyq3psscjgzv4-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/d8vr7orkyq3psscjgzv4-1-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/d8vr7orkyq3psscjgzv4-1-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/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\/hostels\/p\/4547\/international-student-center\/\"\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 International Student Center Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"38:1-39:52;3369-3784\"><strong>Rated 9.6 from nearly 3,840 reviews<\/strong>, one of the highest-rated hostels in New York. Located on the Upper West Side, a stone&#8217;s throw from Central Park, with easy access by train and bus. A smaller, more intimate property that reviews consistently praise for its friendliness and sense of safety, making it a strong pick for first-time solo visitors to the city.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"51:1-51:59;4388-4446\">\ud83c\udf34 Los Angeles: Best Hostels for Solo Female Travellers<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"53:1-53:248;4448-4695\">LA is sprawling, and <strong>choosing the right neighbourhood matters enormously for solo female travellers without a car.<\/strong> Santa Monica and Venice Beach offer walkable, beach-adjacent bases. Hollywood puts you closer to the nightlife and tour culture.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"55:1-55:34;4697-4730\">HI Los Angeles &#8211; Santa Monica<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/1851\/hi-los-angeles-santa-monica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1276426 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/18-2.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/18-2.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/18-2-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/18-2-768x480.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/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\/hostels\/p\/1851\/hi-los-angeles-santa-monica\/\"\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 HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"58:1-59:52;4827-5292\"><strong>Rated 9.4 from over 6,600 reviews and the 2026 Hoscars 1st Place Winner for Most Popular Hostels.<\/strong> Just a block from the beach in Santa Monica, one of LA&#8217;s safest and most walkable neighbourhoods for solo travellers. 22 organised events keep the social side genuinely active, and the laid-back beach-town setting makes it one of the most consistently recommended hostels in the city for women travelling alone.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"63:1-63:24;5299-5322\">Orange Drive Hostel<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/838\/orange-drive-hostel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1276427 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/asx2fdblum0b6abcmo0b.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/asx2fdblum0b6abcmo0b.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/asx2fdblum0b6abcmo0b-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/asx2fdblum0b6abcmo0b-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/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\/hostels\/p\/838\/orange-drive-hostel\/\"\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 Orange Drive Hostel Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"66:1-67:52;5410-5791\"><strong>Rated 9.6 from nearly 2,880 reviews<\/strong>, the highest-rated hostel on this Los Angeles list. Located in the absolute best position in Hollywood, putting you within walking distance of the major sights without needing a car for everything. A consistently excellent reputation among solo travellers for both location and atmosphere.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"71:1-71:35;5798-5832\">Banana Bungalow West Hollywood<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/16860\/banana-bungalow-west-hollywood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1276428 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/22.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/22.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/22-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/22-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/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\/hostels\/p\/16860\/banana-bungalow-west-hollywood\/\"\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 Banana Bungalow West Hollywood Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"74:1-75:52;5933-6365\"><strong>Rated 9.5 from over 3,100 reviews.<\/strong> Free breakfast, free BBQs, and a genuinely social, hip crowd. The Banana Bungalow brand in LA runs an extensive tour programme, meaning <strong>you&#8217;ll never run out of organised things to do<\/strong>, a particularly useful feature for solo travellers who want structured ways to explore the city and meet people without doing all the planning themselves.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"79:1-79:59;6372-6430\">\ud83c\udf2e Mexico City: Best Hostels for Solo Female Travellers<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"81:1-81:317;6432-6748\">Mexico City has one of the most vibrant hostel scenes in North America, <strong>with over 86 hostels listed on Hostelworld and more than 33,000 traveller reviews.<\/strong> Roma, Condesa, and Centro are the neighbourhoods where most solo travellers base themselves, and both are well-served by genuinely excellent, social hostels.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"83:1-83:31;6750-6780\">Viajero CDMX Centro Hostel<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/311535\/viajero-cdmx-centro-hostel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1276429 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yu9sqwzbatapkmrgywng.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yu9sqwzbatapkmrgywng.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yu9sqwzbatapkmrgywng-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yu9sqwzbatapkmrgywng-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/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\/hostels\/p\/311535\/viajero-cdmx-centro-hostel\/\"\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 Viajero CDMX Centro Hostel Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"86:1-86:405;6878-7282\">Part of <strong>Viajero, recognised by Hostelworld as the best hostel chain in Latin America<\/strong> and a winner of Hoscar awards including Best Large Hostel and Best Social Hostel. Located in the historic centre inside a traditional building, with a central open-air courtyard, a restaurant and bar, and <strong>dorm options including female-only rooms<\/strong> with privacy curtains, lockers, and reading lights for every bed.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"ml-2 border-l-4 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.1)] pl-4 text-text-300\" data-sourcepos=\"88:1-88:186;7284-7469\">\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"88:3-88:186;7286-7469\"><em>&#8220;The hostel was super sociable and ran loads of great activities that made it really easy to meet people. The rooms and toilets were very clean and comfortable.&#8221;<\/em> \u2014 Hostelworld guest<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"ml-2 border-l-4 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.1)] pl-4 text-text-300\" data-sourcepos=\"90:1-90:106;7471-7576\">\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"90:3-90:106;7473-7576\"><em>&#8220;Staff were helpful and the wifi was good. Solid price also and great breakfast.&#8221;<\/em> \u2014 Hostelworld guest<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"96:1-96:32;7610-7641\">Hostel Mundo Joven Catedral<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/881\/hostel-mundo-joven-catedral\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1276430 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/20.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/20.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/20-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/20-768x513.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/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\/hostels\/p\/881\/hostel-mundo-joven-catedral\/\"\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 Hostel Mundo Joven Catedral Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"99:1-99:459;7737-8195\">Located directly behind the Metropolitan Cathedral in the historic centre, this is one of the most central and recognisable hostels in the city. <strong>Dorms include sturdy bunk beds, personal lockers, and keycard access<\/strong>, and the rooftop terrace with city views is a genuine highlight for evening socialising. The hostel runs guacamole and lottery nights along with free walking tours that introduce solo travellers to the city and to each other simultaneously.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"ml-2 border-l-4 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.1)] pl-4 text-text-300\" data-sourcepos=\"101:1-101:227;8197-8423\">\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"101:3-101:227;8199-8423\"><em>&#8220;I highly recommend this place. The rooftop bar was the most fun of all the clubs we went to during our stay. It is in a perfect location looking out onto Z\u00f3calo Square. Staff are nice and I felt safe.&#8221;<\/em> \u2014 Hostelworld guest<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"103:1-103:209;8425-8633\"><strong>Note from reviews:<\/strong> the rooftop bar runs until 1-2am on weekends, so it&#8217;s worth requesting a lower floor room or free earplugs if you&#8217;re a light sleeper.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"107:1-107:54;8640-8693\">\ud83c\udf41 Toronto: Best Hostel for Solo Female Travellers<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"109:1-109:15;8695-8709\">Planet Traveler Hostel<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/48151\/planet-traveler-hostel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1276431 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/nrhcz09eshkvc3o01lft.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/nrhcz09eshkvc3o01lft.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/nrhcz09eshkvc3o01lft-250x300.webp 250w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/nrhcz09eshkvc3o01lft-853x1024.webp 853w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/nrhcz09eshkvc3o01lft-768x922.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/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\/hostels\/p\/48151\/planet-traveler-hostel\/\"\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 Planet Traveler Hostel Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"112:1-113:42;8789-9270\"><strong>Rated 9.52\/10<\/strong>, the highest-rated hostel in Toronto on Hostelworld and consistently described as the friendliest and greenest hostel in the city. Located in Kensington Market\/downtown core, within easy reach of the CN Tower, Eaton Centre, and Toronto&#8217;s subway network. Hostel-organised events run regularly, and the green building certification (one of the most environmentally sustainable hostels in North America) is a genuine point of pride for the property. A reliable, well-reviewed first choice for solo travellers in Toronto.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"117:1-117:72;9277-9348\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f How Hostelworld Supports Solo Female Travellers in North America<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"119:1-119:136;9350-9485\">Beyond the individual properties, a few platform features make a genuine difference for women navigating these particular cities alone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"121:1-121:370;9487-9856\"><strong>Hostel Chat<\/strong>, joinable 48 hours before check-in, connects you with other guests at your specific hostel. In cities as large and spread out as Los Angeles or Mexico City, knowing who else is checking in on your dates means you can coordinate arrival logistics, share a rideshare from the airport, or simply have a friendly face waiting when you walk through the door.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"123:1-123:384;9858-10241\"><strong>City Chat<\/strong> connects you with travellers across every hostel in the same city, which is particularly useful in North America&#8217;s bigger cities where the hostel you&#8217;re staying at might not have the critical mass of guests that a European city-centre hostel does. You can find people exploring the same neighbourhoods, joining the same free walking tour, or heading to the same museum.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"125:1-125:352;10243-10594\"><strong>13 million+ verified reviews<\/strong> are the most reliable way to assess a specific property&#8217;s safety and atmosphere before booking. <strong>Reading reviews specifically from solo female travellers<\/strong>, searching for phrases like &#8220;felt safe,&#8221; &#8220;easy to meet people,&#8221; or &#8220;great for solo travel,&#8221; gives a far more accurate picture than the listing description alone.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1276467\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1276467\" style=\"width: 1834px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1276467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/vitaly-sacred-lo2Ewjj_z_4-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1834\" height=\"2559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/vitaly-sacred-lo2Ewjj_z_4-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1834w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/vitaly-sacred-lo2Ewjj_z_4-unsplash-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/vitaly-sacred-lo2Ewjj_z_4-unsplash-734x1024.jpg 734w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/vitaly-sacred-lo2Ewjj_z_4-unsplash-768x1071.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/vitaly-sacred-lo2Ewjj_z_4-unsplash-1101x1536.jpg 1101w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/vitaly-sacred-lo2Ewjj_z_4-unsplash-1468x2048.jpg 1468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1834px) 100vw, 1834px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1276467\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@vitalysacred?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" class=\"post links\">Vitaly Sacred<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/woman-in-white-top-standing-beside-road-lo2Ewjj_z_4?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" class=\"post links\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"129:1-129:61;10601-10661\">\ud83d\udca1 North America-Specific Tips for Solo Female Travellers<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"131:1-131:252;10663-10914\"><strong>Check the distance from the city centre before booking.<\/strong> Several well-rated hostels in this guide sit a meaningful distance from downtown areas. This isn&#8217;t necessarily a problem, but factor in transport logistics, especially for late-night returns.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"133:1-133:294;10916-11209\"><strong>Read reviews for neighbourhood-specific safety comments.<\/strong> North American cities have far more neighbourhood variation than most European capitals. A hostel two blocks apart in the same city can sit in very different contexts. Reviews are the most honest, current source of this information.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"135:1-135:215;11211-11425\"><strong>Use rideshare apps confidently after dark.<\/strong> Uber and Lyft are widely used, affordable, and trackable, and most hostel staff will recommend them over walking or public transport late at night in unfamiliar areas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"137:1-137:212;11427-11638\"><strong>Book Free Cancellation where available.<\/strong> Long North American trips often involve multiple cities and flexible plans. A Free Cancellation booking through <a href=\"http:\/\/hostelworld.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><strong>Hostelworld<\/strong> <\/a>protects your budget if your route changes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"139:1-139:240;11640-11879\"><strong>Ask your hostel directly about the neighbourhood.<\/strong> Staff at the hostels in this guide are consistently praised in reviews for being genuinely helpful with local safety advice. Ask before you head out, not after you&#8217;re already uncertain.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"143:1-143:80;11886-11965\">\u2705 Final Thoughts: Solo Female Travel in North America is Genuinely Rewarding<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"145:1-145:288;11967-12254\">The hostels in this guide were selected because they combine strong safety ratings, genuine social infrastructure, and consistent positive feedback specifically from solo female travellers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"147:1-147:349;12256-12604\"><strong>New York rewards confidence and curiosity. Los Angeles rewards picking the right neighbourhood. Mexico City rewards an open mind and a good hostel community to navigate it with.<\/strong> Across all three, and the wider continent beyond them, the right hostel transforms a potentially daunting solo trip into one of the best travel experiences available.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"149:1-149:52;12606-12657\">Book well, read the reviews, use the chats, and go.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Download the Hostelworld app to start booking now<\/h3>\n<h4><a class=\"post links post links\" href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/hostelworld-hostels-hotels\/id348890820?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51103 aligncenter post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/App-IOS-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"60\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a class=\"post links post links\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.hostelworld.app&amp;referrer=mat_click_id%3Da7e362b8d8149e63507f7d1f7184f176-20171011-8816\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51106 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/App-google-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"60\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 40px auto; font-family: inherit;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\u2753FAQs: Solo Female Travel in North American Hostels<\/h2>\n<p><!-- Q1 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 18px 0; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px;\">Is it safe for a solo female traveller to stay in hostels in North America?<br \/>\n<span class=\"faq-icon\" style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 300; min-width: 24px; text-align: center; flex-shrink: 0;\">+<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none; padding: 0 0 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7;\">Yes, particularly at well-rated hostels with strong security features: 24-hour reception, secure lockers, keycard access, and high ratings with thousands of reviews. North American cities have more neighbourhood variation than many European capitals, so it&#8217;s worth reading reviews specifically for location and safety comments before booking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Q2 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 18px 0; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px;\">What is the best hostel in New York for solo female travellers?<br \/>\n<span class=\"faq-icon\" style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 300; min-width: 24px; text-align: center; flex-shrink: 0;\">+<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none; padding: 0 0 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7;\">HI New York City Hostel (rated 9.0 from over 11,300 reviews) and International Student Center (rated 9.6 from nearly 3,840 reviews) are the two strongest options. Both are located on the Upper West Side near Central Park, with strong safety reputations and active social programming.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Q3 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 18px 0; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px;\">Which neighbourhood is best for solo female travellers in Los Angeles?<br \/>\n<span class=\"faq-icon\" style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 300; min-width: 24px; text-align: center; flex-shrink: 0;\">+<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none; padding: 0 0 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7;\">Santa Monica is consistently recommended as one of the safest and most walkable bases for solo travellers in LA, with HI Los Angeles &#8211; Santa Monica (rated 9.4, 2026 Hoscars winner) being a standout choice. Hollywood is also well-served by social, well-rated hostels like Orange Drive Hostel and Banana Bungalow West Hollywood, putting you closer to nightlife and tour culture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Q4 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 18px 0; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px;\">Is Mexico City safe for solo female travellers?<br \/>\n<span class=\"faq-icon\" style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 300; min-width: 24px; text-align: center; flex-shrink: 0;\">+<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none; padding: 0 0 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7;\">Many solo female travellers visit Mexico City safely, particularly when staying in well-reviewed hostels in central neighbourhoods like Centro, Roma, and Condesa. Hostels such as Viajero CDMX Centro and Hostel Mundo Joven Catedral are consistently praised in reviews for staff helpfulness and a genuine sense of safety. As with any major city, standard precautions apply, particularly around walking alone late at night, where rideshare apps are widely recommended.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Q5 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 18px 0; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px;\">How do I meet other solo travellers in big North American cities?<br \/>\n<span class=\"faq-icon\" style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 300; min-width: 24px; text-align: center; flex-shrink: 0;\">+<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none; padding: 0 0 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7;\">Use the Hostelworld app&#8217;s Hostel Chat (connecting you with guests at your hostel from 48 hours before check-in) and City Chat (connecting you with travellers at all hostels in the same city). These are particularly useful in larger, more spread-out North American cities where finding a critical mass of fellow travellers at any single hostel can be harder than in a compact European city centre.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Q6 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 18px 0; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px;\">Do North American hostels offer female-only dorms?<br \/>\n<span class=\"faq-icon\" style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 300; min-width: 24px; text-align: center; flex-shrink: 0;\">+<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none; padding: 0 0 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7;\">Many do, including several hostels in this guide such as Viajero CDMX Centro in Mexico City. Availability varies by property, so use Hostelworld&#8217;s room type filter to search specifically for female-only dorm options in your destination.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Q7 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border-bottom: none;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 18px 0; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px;\">What should I check before booking a hostel in a North American city?<br \/>\n<span class=\"faq-icon\" style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 300; min-width: 24px; text-align: center; flex-shrink: 0;\">+<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none; padding: 0 0 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7;\">Check the distance from the city centre, read recent reviews for neighbourhood-specific safety comments, confirm the security rating (lockers, reception hours, access control), and look for organised events or a strong social atmosphere. Booking with Free Cancellation is also worth considering for North American trips that often span multiple cities with flexible routing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":200,"featured_media":1276465,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"hw_hurry":"In New York, both top picks sit on the Upper West Side: HI New York City Hostel near Central Park and the International Student Center, rated 9.6 for friendliness and safety.\nIn Los Angeles, try HI Los Angeles Santa Monica a block from the beach or Orange Drive Hostel in Hollywood, and in Mexico City, Viajero CDMX Centro has female-only dorms.\nCheck how far a hostel is from the centre, read neighbourhood safety comments in reviews, ask staff about the area and use Uber or Lyft after 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