{"id":19143,"date":"2018-01-18T10:35:58","date_gmt":"2018-01-18T10:35:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?p=19143"},"modified":"2026-10-23T13:20:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T13:20:24","slug":"nsfw-insane-swimming-pool-hostels-thatll-make-quit-job-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/nsfw-insane-swimming-pool-hostels-thatll-make-quit-job-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Insane Hostel Pools That\u2019ll Make you Quit your Job to Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s be honest, nothing seals the deal more than an amazing hostel and pool combo. Not a lame-ass paddling pool, a real, shimmering, crystal clear swimming pool. Hostelling \u00e1 la piscine is the ultimate hostel luxury, especially if you are in warmer climes! Even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/in-da-hostel-with-50-cent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">celebrities <\/a>love our hostel pools \ud83d\ude09 Our sources say they have been known to cure a hangover. From rooftops to palm-tree lined gardens, here are the hostel elite that boast the sexiest pools and beyond&#8230;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Freehand-Miami\/Miami\/67099\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Freehand Miami<\/a> \u2013 Miami, FL, USA<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20557\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/6-Freehand-Miami.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1100\" height=\"734\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The party don\u2019t stop in Miami and the badboi pool at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Freehand-Miami\/Miami\/67099\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Freehand<\/a> makes sure of that! It was recently hailed as the &#8220;coolest backyard in Miami&#8221; by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gq-magazine.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">GQ<\/a>, and the place is decorated with original art installations by local artists. Free yoga classes on the beach are all part of the sweet Cali livin\u2019 at Freehand Miami!<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Customer rating: 8.6<br \/>\n\u2022 Dorm beds from \u00a323.31\/night<br \/>\n\u2022 Privates from \u00a393.24\/night<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Freehand-Miami\/Miami\/67099\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Book now<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Equity-Point-Marrakech\/Marrakech\/20004\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Equity Point<\/a> \u2013 Marrakech, Morocco<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41265\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/equity-collage.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\ud83d\udcf8 <\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rossdeighton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">\u00a0@rossdeighton<\/a>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ateliejademendes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@jademendes<\/a><\/em><\/h5>\n<p>Searching for some R&amp;R on your travels? Two words: SPA HOSTEL! At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Equity-Point-Marrakech\/Marrakech\/20004\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Equity Point<\/a> you can soothe your weary travelling soul by getting a massage, or taking a dip in the pool, which thanks to the beyond-glore Moroccan weather is open for a large part of the year. What can we say, it\u2019s true love &lt;3<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Customer rating: 8.9<br \/>\n\u2022 Dorm beds from \u00a38.83\/night<br \/>\n\u2022 Privates from \u00a351.25\/night<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Freehand-Miami\/Miami\/67099\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Book now<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Begadang-Backpackers\/Gili-Air\/97111\" class=\"post links\"><strong>Begadang Backpackers\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Gili Air, Indonesia<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/matsview.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"930\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\ud83d\udcf8 <\/em><em><a class=\"_4zhc5 notranslate _jozwt post links\" title=\"matsview\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/matsview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@matsview<\/a><\/em><\/h5>\n<p>Nbd, just floating the day away in the GIANT MUSHROOM POOL! That may be the reason many claim Begadang Gili Air to be their favourite hostel. Or is it the amazing staff and 1 minute location to \u201csunset\u201d beach? There\u2019s only one way to find out&#8230;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customer rating: 8.6<\/li>\n<li>Dorm beds from \u00a312.39\/night<\/li>\n<li>Privates from \u00a324.77\/night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Begadang-Backpackers\/Gili-Air\/97111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Book now<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Calle 11 Hostel Santa Marta\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong><strong>\u00a0Colombia<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/calle-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\ud83d\udcf8 <\/em><em><a class=\"notranslate post links\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mollykoe\/\" class=\"post links\">@mollykoe<\/a><\/em><\/h5>\n<p>Fancy staying in a luxury villa pre-owned by the mafia? Welcome to Calle 11 Hostel. It\u2019s perfectly located in the colonial town of El Rodadero and 3 minute\u2019s from the beach, and you can even book a master bedroom with your own balcony looking over the garden. Orrrrr sit back by the pool with a fresh mojito&#8230; #HostelHeaven?!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customer rating: 9.1<\/li>\n<li>Dorm beds from \u00a36.93\/night<\/li>\n<li>Privates from \u00a311.55\/night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Book now<\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/PLUS-Florence\/Florence\/22996\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">PLUS Florence<\/a> \u2013 Florence, Italy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-collage-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\ud83d\udcf8 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BK_cdVZA6NR\/?taken-by=dlsaunders88\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@dlsaunders88<\/a><\/em><\/h5>\n<p>Where do we even begin?! There\u2019s of course the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/PLUS-Florence\/Florence\/22996\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">luscious pool<\/a> and the stellar location right slap bang in the city centre. Add in an awe-inspiring panoramic terrace bar with clubs nights with live DJs to the mix and you have the definition of E-p-i-c.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customer rating: 8.7<\/li>\n<li>Dorm beds from \u00a319.52\/night<\/li>\n<li>Privates from \u00a388.72\/night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/PLUS-Florence\/Florence\/22996\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Book now<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Arenal-Backpackers-Resort\/La-Fortuna\/14268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Arenal Backpackers<\/a> \u2013 La Fortuna, Costa Rica<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41257\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/arenal-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\ud83d\udcf8<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/saraiii_yaya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">\u00a0@saraiii_yaya<\/a>\u00a0&amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/segevjay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@segevjay<\/a><\/em><\/h5>\n<p>Ever dreamed about waking up to the view of a volcano from your hostel bed? Well, you can do exactly that at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Arenal-Backpackers-Resort\/La-Fortuna\/14268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Arenal Backpackers<\/a>! The pool has an adjoining wet bar, and you can get some much needed TLC in their comfy garden hammocks that feel like you\u2019re floating on a cloud. In the words of Gabrielle, \u201cDreams can come true.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customer rating: 8.7<\/li>\n<li>Dorm beds from \u00a39.74\/night<\/li>\n<li>Privates from \u00a354.89\/night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Arenal-Backpackers-Resort\/La-Fortuna\/14268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Book now<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Diani Backpackers \u2013 Diani, Kenya<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/southcoast-packpackers-1.jpg\" width=\"875\" height=\"515\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Diani Backpackers is a guaranteed oasis for all who have wanderlust pumping through their veins, and the luxurious pool is just the tip of the iceberg. There\u2019s an outdoor bar, on-site chef, stiltz lounge, poker nights and wait\u2026.a retro slip \u2018n slide?! SOLD.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customer rating: 9.0<\/li>\n<li>Dorm beds from \u00a39.88\/night<\/li>\n<li>Privates from \u00a327.37\/night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Book now<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Kosta-Hostel\/Seminyak\/274315\" class=\"post links\"><strong>Kosta Hostel\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Seminyak, Indonesia<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41259\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/KOSTA-COLLAGE.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\ud83d\udcf8 <\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/islanderinthesun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@islanderinthesun<\/a>\u00a0&amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/asrchia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@asrchia<\/a><\/em><\/h5>\n<p>Located in the leafy suburbs of Seminyak but a few minute\u2019s from Bali\u2019s most famous stretch of beach, this place is more boutique hotel than hostel. You could easily spend all your days lounging at Kosta Hostel, with a caf\u00e9 serving organic soul food and a beautiful terrace and pool area. It\u2019s also owned by Tipi, a surfer, who can dish some local dirt on all of Bali\u2019s best surf spots.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customer rating: 9.1<\/li>\n<li>Dorm beds from \u00a39.91\/night<\/li>\n<li>Privates from \u00a349.55\/night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Kosta-Hostel\/Seminyak\/274315\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Book now\u00a0<\/a><\/h5>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Selina-Playa-Venao\/Playa-Venao\/87047\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Selina Hostel Playa Venao<\/a> \u2013 Playa Venao, Panama<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41271 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/19121899_1900152486976684_3173039134394548224_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\ud83d\udcf8<a class=\"_4zhc5 notranslate _jozwt post links\" title=\"eladel13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BVZ_UcDFfvs\/?taken-by=eladel13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">\u00a0@eladel13<\/a><\/em><\/h5>\n<p>Just look at this place! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Selina-Playa-Venao\/Playa-Venao\/87047\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Selina Hostel\u2019s<\/a> pristine pool is lined with colourful tiki-bungalows so you can literally roly poly from your bed to the water (*do not try this at home*). The hostel also offers adventure tours, surf lessons and yoga classes. BRB \u2013 just booking a one way flight to Panama\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Customer rating: 8.6<br \/>\n\u2022 Dorm beds from \u00a323.31\/night<br \/>\n\u2022 Privates from \u00a393.24\/night<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Selina-Playa-Venao\/Playa-Venao\/87047\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Book now<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Amistat-Island-Hostel-Ibiza\/Ibiza\/274672\" class=\"post links\"><strong>Amistat Ibiza\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u2013 Ibiza,\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Spain<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/amistat.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\ud83d\udcf8 <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pinotblush\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><em>@pinotblush<\/em><\/a><\/h5>\n<p>Aching for a trip to beefs without the 300ft bill? Round the troops to Sant Antoni and book Ibiza\u2019s first ever hostel asap (seriously, rooms sell fast!). They offer private doubles, triples, quadruplets or dorms for up to 10 people and there&#8217;s a full equipped kitchen to save even more precious cash. Fun is number 1 here with a DJ in the common room , cinema room and pool terrace.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Beds from \u00a329.20\/night<\/li>\n<li>Privates from \u00a3101.75\/night<\/li>\n<li>Customer rating: 9.1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Amistat-Island-Hostel-Ibiza\/Ibiza\/274672\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Book now<\/a><\/h5>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Mezcal-Hostel\/Cancun\/87057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Mezcal Hostel<\/a><\/strong><strong>\u2013 <\/strong><strong>Cancun, Mexico<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/mezcalcollage.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\ud83d\udcf8 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kiarne_conder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@kiarne_conder <\/a>&amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alkaline_1990\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@alkaline_1990<\/a><\/em><\/h5>\n<p>Where can you get sunshine, palm trees, and white sand? Mezcal Hostel in the heart of Cancun, that&#8217;s where! At this tropical\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/hostel\/\" class=\"post links\">hostel<\/a>\u00a0you&#8217;ll get barbecues by the pool, and a welcome shot of Mezcal on arrival ?!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customer rating: 9.1<\/li>\n<li>Beds from \u00a310.88\/night<\/li>\n<li>Privates from \u00a338.85\/night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Mezcal-Hostel\/Cancun\/87057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Book now<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Bambuda-Lodge\/Bocas-del-Toro\/88109\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Bambuda Lodge<\/a> \u2013 Bocas del Toro, Panama<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-collage-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\ud83d\udcf8 <a class=\"notranslate post links\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/logomaco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@logomaco<\/a>, &amp;\u00a0<a class=\"notranslate post links\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jamesbrssa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@jamesbrssa<\/a><\/em><\/h5>\n<p>Another day, another serene swim! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Bambuda-Lodge\/Bocas-del-Toro\/88109\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Bambuda Lodge<\/a> is perched perfectly on the water front surrounded by lush rainforest hikes that are begging to be explored, and right off the dock you can get your snorkelling fix at the coral reef. While the hostel\u2019s connection with nature is unparalleled, it\u2019s actually only 5 minutes from town, so you can still get stuck into the local nightlife like a champ!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customer rating: 8.9<\/li>\n<li>Beds from \u00a314.30\/night<\/li>\n<li>Privates from \u00a352.73\/night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Bambuda-Lodge\/Bocas-del-Toro\/88109\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Book now<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/The-Dreamer\/Palomino\/69370\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">The Dreamer<\/a> \u2013 Palomino, Colombia<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34377\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/the-dreamer-1-1.jpg\" width=\"875\" height=\"514\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Who wouldn\u2019t want to swim in a pool surrounded by a \u201chuge variety of tropical plants\u201d?!\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/The-Dreamer\/Palomino\/69370\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">The hostel<\/a> is located right on the beach, and even has its own private terrace for you to recharge before another day of Colombian adventures. As well as the usual top notch dorms, the hostel offers a host of incredible private rooms that will make you feel like royalty, without the royal bill!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customer rating: 8.7<\/li>\n<li>Beds from \u00a314.15\/night<\/li>\n<li>Privates from \u00a348.89\/night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/The-Dreamer\/Palomino\/69370\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Book now<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/The-Backpack-Cape-Town\/Cape-Town\/984\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">The Backpack<\/a> \u2013 Cape Town, South Africa<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41275\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-collage-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">\ud83d\udcf8 <em><a class=\"_4zhc5 notranslate _jozwt post links\" title=\"jamie__wilkinson\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jamie__wilkinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">jamie__wilkinson<\/a><a class=\"_4zhc5 notranslate _jozwt post links\" title=\"ellenjonges\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ellenjonges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">\u00a0<\/a>&amp;<a class=\"_4zhc5 notranslate _jozwt post links\" title=\"ellenjonges\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ellenjonges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"> @ellenjonges<\/a><\/em><\/h5>\n<p>Back to Africa for this one, and it\u2019s a real beaut. One of the most popular sites in the country is Table Mountain, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/The-Backpack-Cape-Town\/Cape-Town\/984\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">The Backpack<\/a> is only 10 minutes from the cable car tour. There\u2019s free breakfast, rooms are certified F-R-E-S-H and the hostel even houses its own community craft shop \u2013 perfect for all you creative travellers!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customer rating: 8.9<\/li>\n<li>Beds from \u00a314.30\/night<\/li>\n<li>Privates from \u00a352.73\/night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/The-Backpack-Cape-Town\/Cape-Town\/984\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Book now<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Hostel-Nirvana-San-Gil\/San-Gil\/268294\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Hostel Nirvana San Gil <\/a><\/strong><strong>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Colombia<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41343 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/hostelnirvanasangil.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"709\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Located in San Gil, just 5 minutes\u2019 walk from downtown. Water babies will feel at home here \u2013 you\u2019ve got a pool, and the hostel is literally on the River Fonce. Simply said by one customer, &#8220;<em>Love love loved this place. I&#8217;d live here if I could.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customer rating: 9.3<\/li>\n<li>Dorm beds from \u00a35.09\/night<\/li>\n<li>Privates from \u00a317.83\/night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Hostel-Nirvana-San-Gil\/San-Gil\/268294\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Book now<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Onederz-Sihanoukville\/Sihanoukville\/90005\" class=\"post links\"><strong>Onederz Sihanoukville\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Cambodia<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-collage-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This hostel was built for pure chill with the luxury pool is its centrepiece. Onederz is an oasis in the heart of Sihanoukville, but only a 7 minute walk to Serendipity Beach where you\u2019ll find great tacos, infused rum cocktails and ferries to the surrounding islands.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customer rating: 9.1<\/li>\n<li>Dorm beds from \u00a36.99\/night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Onederz-Sihanoukville\/Sihanoukville\/90005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Book now<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>PLUS Berlin &#8211; Berlin, Germany<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41264\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC01940.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"935\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\ud83d\udcf8<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/creatifartiste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"> @creatifartiste<\/a><\/em><\/h5>\n<p>Berlin is one of the hippest cities in the world, and PLUS is a hostel to match. The newly-furbed building survived both world wars and Friedrichshain is now one of the city\u2019s most up-and-coming neighbourhoods. Here you\u2019re surrounded by street art, vintage shops, boisterous bars and a sandy city beach around the corner at the River Spree. The hostel itself even has a sauna to accompany its pool. Well done, PLUS Berlin. Well done. *Slow claps*<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customer rating: 9.2<\/li>\n<li>Beds from \u00a320.50\/night<\/li>\n<li>Privates from \u00a362.11\/night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Book now<\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/La-Casa-Roja\/Santiago\/96259\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">La Casa Roja<\/a> \u2013 Santiago, Chile<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/la-roja.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\ud83d\udcf8 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/maidagc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@analindia<\/a>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/maidagc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@maidagc<\/a><\/em><\/h5>\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/La-Casa-Roja\/Santiago\/96259\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">La Casa Roja<\/a>, they\u2019re all about \u201cBuena Onda\u201d (good vibes), and have therefore turned an old colonial mansion into every social backpacker\u2019s dream! The hostel organises wine tasting, ski trips, barbecues \u2013 you name it. Take a bow La Casa Roja. Take. A. Bow!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customer rating: 8.1<\/li>\n<li>Beds from \u00a310.10\/night<\/li>\n<li>Privates from \u00a327.97\/night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/La-Casa-Roja\/Santiago\/96259\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Book now<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/La-Brisa-Loca\/Santa-Marta\/37192\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">La Brisa Loca<\/a> \u2013 Santa Marta, Colombia<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1015494_652155074859011_994325435877510275_o.jpg\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another grand colonial mansion, but this time with distinct Caribbean charm. They\u2019re all about vibrant colours, Colombian architecture and cultural traditions at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/La-Brisa-Loca\/Santa-Marta\/37192\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">La Brisa Loca<\/a>. The bar is stocked and the view from the roof terrace is to die for, making your pool party Insta game strong \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customer rating: 8.6<\/li>\n<li>Beds from \u00a38.23\/night<\/li>\n<li>Privates from \u00a336.02\/night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/La-Brisa-Loca\/Santa-Marta\/37192\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Book now<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Smugglers-Cove-Beach-Resort\/Nadi\/14573\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Smugglers Cove<\/a> \u2013 Nadi, Fiji<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/smugglers-cove-1.jpg\" width=\"875\" height=\"515\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t love a little Fijian island life with fresh ocean air AND a pool?! At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Smugglers-Cove-Beach-Resort\/Nadi\/14573\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Smugglers Cove<\/a> you can learn how to paddle board and there\u2019s even an in-house travel centre that can arrange all your surf tours and pacific island hopping. The free breakfast buff and daily fresh fruit is a masterful touch to an already mind-blowing island experience!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customer rating: 8.4<\/li>\n<li>Beds from \u00a310.67\/night<\/li>\n<li>Privates from \u00a355.25\/night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Smugglers-Cove-Beach-Resort\/Nadi\/14573\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Book now<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Pink-Manila-Hostel\/Manila\/70197\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Pink Manila<\/a> \u2013 Manila, Philippines<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41262\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/pink-manila-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\ud83d\udcf8<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sherese_romo\/\" class=\"post links\"> @sherese_romo<\/a>\u00a0&amp; \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sherese_romo\/\" class=\"post links\">@<\/a><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wandrlvst\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">wandrlvst<\/a><\/h5>\n<p>Fancy penthouse? Check! On site gym? Yep! Panoramic terrace view of the city? You bet! You\u2019ll never stay in a hostel quite like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Pink-Manila-Hostel\/Manila\/70197\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Pink Manila<\/a>. There\u2019s a legendary social vibe and the hostel has a pool that overlooks the skyline, and there are even hammocks on the rooftop! We repeat: ROOFTOP HAMMOCKS!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customer rating: 8.1<\/li>\n<li>Beds from \u00a36.90\/night<\/li>\n<li>Privates from \u00a324.53\/night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Pink-Manila-Hostel\/Manila\/70197\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Book now<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Why not pin this article for later?\u00a0?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-50554 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Pinterest-Pins_3rd_10_EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"875\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Have you come across a bangin&#8217; hostel pool recently? Tell us in the comments below and we will add it to the list!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":59,"featured_media":137566,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"hw_hurry":"","hw_related":"[{\"id\":7625,\"score\":0.84619999999999995221600102013326250016689300537109375,\"hook\":\"\"},{\"id\":19746,\"score\":0.81920000000000003925748615074553526937961578369140625,\"hook\":\"\"},{\"id\":107137,\"score\":0.7862999999999999989341858963598497211933135986328125,\"hook\":\"\"},{\"id\":66306,\"score\":0.73719999999999996642685573533526621758937835693359375,\"hook\":\"\"},{\"id\":6968,\"score\":0.71899999999999997246646898929611779749393463134765625,\"hook\":\"\"},{\"id\":1275687,\"score\":0.7015000000000000124344978758017532527446746826171875,\"hook\":\"\"}]","footnotes":""},"categories":[9473],"tags":[264361],"class_list":["post-19143","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-tips","tag-where-to-stay","wpbf-post"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.7 - 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