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The best hostels in Europe right now, going by Hostelworld guest ratings in November 2026, include The RoadHouse in Prague, The RomeHello in Rome, Onefam Budapest and The House of Sandeman in Porto, all rated 9.7 out of 10. Below are 15 hostels across 15 cities, each one checked against its live Hostelworld listing so the details are current.<\/p>\n
Hostels are the cheapest way to sleep in pricey Europe, and the good ones also hand you a ready-made group to explore with, whether you’re travelling solo, with friends or as a couple. For more city guides, browse our Europe travel guides<\/a>.<\/p>\n Expect a microbrewery in Berlin, port-barrel beds in Porto, an Acropolis-view rooftop in Athens and plenty in between.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Selina Camden is no longer on Hostelworld, so our London pick is Wombat\u2019s City Hostel, a short walk from the Tower of London. Its basement WomBAR serves cheap drinks (craft beer included) and is where guests end up meeting each other most nights. Aldgate East Underground station and the DLR are both close by, which makes it an easy base for the East End and the City.<\/p>\n Hostel highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> 7 Dock Street, London<\/p>\n Neighbourhood:<\/strong> Whitechapel<\/p>\n Nearest station:<\/strong> Aldgate East<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t <\/p>\n Solo travellers in Amsterdam can\u2019t stop talking about this hostel, that\u2019s known for having the most social vibe in the city. The bar is the place to be during happy hour, when cheap beer, pool tables and Flying Pig\u2019s legendary staff bring everyone together. There\u2019s a smoking room for those interested, but it\u2019s tucked away because FP knows that\u2019s not what everybody comes to Amsterdam for. Choose your vibe!<\/p>\n If it\u2019s your first time in the city, then location is key. Luckily for you, this hostel is about ten minutes from Centraal Station, and a short walk to the Red-Light District, Anne Frank House and some of Amsterdam\u2019s most famous pubs and coffee shops. Staff will point you to the best walking tours and sell discounted tickets for city attractions. Guests must be 18 or over.<\/p>\n Hostel highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n Address: <\/strong>Nieuwendijk 100, Amsterdam<\/a><\/p>\n Neighbourhood:<\/strong> Centrum<\/p>\n Nearest station:<\/strong> Centraal<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t <\/p>\n You\u2019ll feel like part of the Sant Jordi family from the moment you check in to this bohemian Barcelona hostel. Located in the artsy Gracia neighbourhood, you\u2019ll get to see a different side to the city while still in easy reach of the main attractions via public transport. Make like a true Gracia local and rent a bike or skateboard from reception to explore the area\u2019s organic eateries, indie galleries and cocktail bars, then head back for a drink on the terrace. Sant Jordi\u2019s creative design blends in perfectly to this backdrop. The staff are what make it truly special though, and guests have rated it 9.1 from more than 3,700 reviews on Hostelworld.<\/p>\n Hostel highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n Address: <\/strong>Carrer de Terol 35, Barcelona<\/a><\/p>\n Neighbourhood: <\/strong>Gracia<\/p>\n Nearest station: <\/strong>Fontana<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n This hostel has its own on-site microbrewery \u2013 does it get any more Berlin? Make sure you sample some of their home-brewed beers before joining one of their many social events. There are quiz nights, Karaoke Thursdays and Sp\u00e4ti crawls (a tour of Berlin\u2019s corner shops, beer in hand). Our guests rave about their clean, spacious rooms (dorms and private!) and excellent bathroom facilities. You can\u2019t go wrong with this location either, smack-bang in Berlin\u2019s most central district with both a metro and tram stop right on the doorstep. After filling up on the hostel\u2019s big buffet breakfast and coffee from their cute caf\u00e9, you\u2019ll be ready to explore every corner of Berlin!<\/p>\n Hostel highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n Address: <\/strong>Weinbergsweg 1A, Berlin<\/a><\/p>\n Neighbourhood: <\/strong>Mitte<\/p>\n Nearest station: <\/strong>U Rosenthaler Platz<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t <\/p>\n Take a quick browse of The Roadhouse\u2019s reviews and you\u2019ll see several guests calling it \u2018the best hostel I\u2019ve ever stayed in\u2019. This is firstly thanks to the welcoming, homely vibe that starts over a nightly family dinner, where guests can meet fellow travellers and make plans for the big Prague night ahead. It\u2019s social without being a crazy party hostel (check out their sister hostel The MadHouse<\/a> if that\u2019s more your scene), with evening activities and live music nights for anyone who wants them. If you opt for a night in, there are plenty of board games and books in the common room. It\u2019s also close to Charles Bridge, so you can walk to all of the Old Town\u2019s sights, and guests rate it 9.7 from more than 2,000 reviews. Planning more time in the city? See our guide to where to stay in Prague<\/a>.<\/p>\n Hostel highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n Address: <\/strong>N\u00e1prstkova 275\/4, Prague<\/a><\/p>\n Neighbourhood: <\/strong>Old Town<\/p>\n Nearest station: <\/strong>Mustek<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t <\/p>\n Jacobs Inn (now Latroupe Jacobs Inn) is waiting to welcome you to Dublin with an expertly poured Guinness at its bar and restaurant. Come for the booze, but stay for the facilities, like the signature pod beds (in dorms of four to twelve pods) and what it calls the only hostel rooftop terrace in town, perfect for a sunny day pint. It\u2019s within walking distance of Trinity College and Temple Bar, and the travel desk can book you on a walking tour of Dublin\u2019s highlights, a good way for solo travellers to find new buddies to explore with.<\/p>\n Hostel highlights: <\/strong><\/p>\n Address: <\/strong>21-28 Talbot Place, Dublin<\/a><\/p>\n Neighbourhood: <\/strong>Dublin 1<\/p>\n Nearest station: <\/strong>Connolly<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t <\/p>\n This hostel is loved by all guests, but especially solo female travellers who highlight its excellent comfort and cleanliness. The garden and beer garden are perfect for gelato and sunbathing, or challenging new friends to a game of ping pong. Daily activities include pasta cooking classes, yoga and city walking tours, and guests rate it 9.7 from more than 4,000 reviews. RomeHello\u2019s location makes it easy to visit Rome\u2019s hotspots on foot, and Termini Station is a 7-minute walk away. La dolce vita!<\/p>\n Hostel highlights: <\/strong><\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> Via Torino 45, Rome<\/a><\/p>\n Neighbourhood:<\/strong> Esquilino<\/p>\n Nearest station:<\/strong> Repubblica<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t <\/p>\n Hostel One Budapest is now called Onefam Budapest, and it\u2019s still a guaranteed good time. The staff are superstars who\u2019ll guide you around the city by day and get the party started by night, and guests rate it 9.7 from more than 6,500 reviews. The bar fills up in the early evening, and next up are the drinking games, so make sure your beer pong and flip cup skills are up to scratch. By the time you head out into the Jewish Quarter\u2019s ruin bars, you\u2019ll have a whole new squad to experience Budapest\u2019s nightlife with. Guests must be aged 18 to 39.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t be nervous, party hostel doesn\u2019t equal frat house. You\u2019ll be able to get a solid night\u2019s sleep in their clean, comfy and quiet dorms.<\/p>\n Hostel highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n Address: <\/strong>Rumbach Sebesty\u00e9n utca 6, Budapest<\/a><\/p>\n Neighbourhood: <\/strong>Jewish Quarter<\/p>\n Nearest station: <\/strong>De\u00e1k Ferenc t\u00e9r<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n For a bougie yet budget-friendly stay in Madrid, check out The Hat, a gorgeous boutique hostel in a converted mansion that\u2019s located in the heart of the city. Every inch of this place is beautiful, from the stylish common areas to the luxurious dorms and next-level private rooms. But it\u2019s not just a pretty face! Day or night, head to the stunning rooftop bar, a meeting place that\u2019s popular with locals and travellers alike. They serve amazing tapas, and the banging breakfast is a must before the day\u2019s adventures. Guests talk about the daily sangria nights, and staff are happy to point you to Madrid\u2019s best nightlife. With a 9.4 rating from more than 10,000 reviews, it\u2019s one of the best-reviewed hostels in the city.<\/p>\n Hostel highlights: <\/strong><\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> Calle Imperial 9, Madrid<\/a><\/p>\n Neighbourhood:<\/strong> Plaza Mayor<\/p>\n Nearest station:<\/strong> Sol<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t <\/p>\n It doesn\u2019t get any more Parisian than this romantic art deco building, that was transformed into a charming hostel by 3 friends with a passion for travel. It\u2019s located in Belleville, an alternative district known for its street food market, colourful graffiti and tiny art galleries. By Paris standards, this edgy neighbourhood is pretty budget-friendly, and one of Belleville\u2019s coolest bars is inside The People hostel! It’s got local craft beers to enjoy at jazz and electro parties. The hostel\u2019s pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance is its rooftop terrace though, with views over Paris\u2019s famous monuments that\u2019ll take your selfie game up a level.<\/p>\n Hostel highlights: <\/strong><\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> 59 Boulevard de Belleville, Paris<\/a><\/p>\n Neighbourhood:<\/strong> Belleville<\/p>\n Closest station:<\/strong> Belleville<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t <\/p>\n Wabi Sabi Hostel is now The Central House Istanbul Taksim, in the same building on Papa Roncalli Sokak in Elmada\u011f. It\u2019s modern and spotlessly clean (cleanliness scores 9.1 on Hostelworld), and our guests love the bathroom facilities and cosy beds. The location is great too, about 5 minutes from Taksim Square and minutes from the shops and nightlife of Istiklal Street. Istanbul itself does the rest: one Hostelworld guest described it as \u201cconsidered one of the most beautiful cities in the world and it is located in two continents!!!\u201d<\/p>\n Hostel highlights: <\/strong><\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> Papa Roncalli Sokak No.34, Istanbul<\/a><\/p>\n Neighbourhood:<\/strong> Taksim<\/p>\n Nearest station: <\/strong>Taksim<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t <\/p>\n Inside Lisbon\u2019s LX Factory, a former industrial space turned creative hub, is where you\u2019ll find the immensely cool LX Hostel. Its Scandi-style interior is kitted out with vintage furniture, and the rooftop terrace is the place for a cocktail. Every booking includes a free continental breakfast, and the dorm beds are curtained cubicles with their own lockers. Its location is great too, as LX Factory has dozens of shops, caf\u00e9s, bars and restaurants loved by local creatives. Pets are welcome in private rooms (not dorms).<\/p>\n Hostel highlights: <\/strong><\/p>\n Address: <\/strong>R. Rodrigues de Faria 103, Lisbon<\/a><\/p>\n Neighbourhood: <\/strong>Alcantara<\/p>\n Nearest station: <\/strong>Alcantara-Mar<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n When in Porto, the home of port wine, it would be rude not to try the city\u2019s most famous drink. You won\u2019t have to look far if you stay at The House of Sandeman \u2013 it\u2019s built on top of a wine cellar, and you can drink your fill in the hostel\u2019s sun-soaked, open-air bar. Try it the classic way, or choose a creative port cocktail. Their unique dorm beds are even modelled after port wine barrels! There\u2019s always a social event planned in the guest lounge, including visits to the Sandeman cellars below, and breakfast is included with every booking. The location is epic too, in Vila Nova de Gaia just 5 minutes from Porto\u2019s historic centre, in an iconic building overlooking the river Douro. Guests rate it 9.7 from more than 1,900 reviews.<\/p>\n Hostel highlights: <\/strong><\/p>\n Address: <\/strong>Largo Miguel Bombarda 3, Vila Nova de Gaia<\/p>\n Neighbourhood: <\/strong>Vila Nova de Gaia<\/p>\n Nearest station: <\/strong>General Torres<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t <\/p>\n We all love a hostel with a rooftop bar, but not many places have a view to rival Athens Backpackers. From \u2018Sunnies\u2019 you\u2019ll get unbeatable views of the world-famous Acropolis, which is conveniently just three minutes away. Sunnies is spread over two levels, with views of the Acropolis, the mountains and the sea, and there\u2019s a second bar in the lobby downstairs. Free breakfast is served every morning, the shared rooms have pod beds with their own lights and charging points, and the lobby has a quiet co-working space.<\/p>\n Hostel highlights: <\/strong><\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> 12 Makri Street, Athens<\/a><\/p>\n Neighbourhood: <\/strong>\u00a0Makrygianni<\/p>\n Nearest station:<\/strong> Acropoli<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t <\/p>\n It would be easy to mistake Anda Venice for an art gallery, with its eccentric design, unique furniture and colourful murals in every corner. But step into its Alai Life Bar and you\u2019ll feel that familiar hostel welcome. The bar is a neighbourhood favourite with travellers and locals, and there\u2019s always something going on, from free karaoke every Monday to international beer pong every Thursday. In the summer, the party continues outside in the urban garden, with drinks from the pop-up bar kiosk. The facilities are excellent too, with comfortable dorms, modern bathrooms and working stations with Macs, so you don\u2019t even need to pack your laptop. It\u2019s a 1-minute walk from Venezia Mestre station, and guests rate it 9.1 from almost 13,000 reviews.<\/p>\n Hostel highlights: <\/strong><\/p>\nThe best hostels in Europe, city by city<\/h2>\n
Wombat\u2019s City Hostel London<\/a>, London<\/h3>\n
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Flying Pig Downtown<\/a>, Amsterdam<\/h3>\n
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Sant Jordi Hostels Gracia<\/a>, Barcelona<\/h3>\n
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Circus Hostel<\/a>, Berlin<\/h3>\n
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The RoadHouse<\/a>, Prague<\/h3>\n
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Latroupe Jacobs Inn<\/a>, Dublin<\/h3>\n
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The RomeHello<\/a>, Rome<\/h3>\n
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Onefam Budapest<\/a>, Budapest<\/h3>\n
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The Hat Madrid<\/a>, Madrid<\/h3>\n
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The People Paris Belleville<\/a>, Paris<\/h3>\n
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The Central House Istanbul Taksim<\/a>, Istanbul<\/h3>\n
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LX Hostel<\/a>, Lisbon<\/h3>\n
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The House of Sandeman<\/a>, Porto<\/h3>\n
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Athens Backpackers<\/a>, Athens<\/h3>\n
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Anda Venice<\/a>, Venice (Mestre)<\/h3>\n
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