{"id":20232,"date":"2016-05-17T09:01:12","date_gmt":"2016-05-17T09:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?p=20232"},"modified":"2016-05-17T09:01:12","modified_gmt":"2016-05-17T09:01:12","slug":"ultimate-hostel-hangs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/ultimate-hostel-hangs\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate hostel hangs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What\u2019s not to love about hostels? Amazing dorms with tons of space, fancy AF private rooms with en-suite bathrooms, rooftops, pools\u2026 And we haven\u2019t told you about the amazing social spaces yet! This is where the magic happens: it\u2019s the sociable heart of the hostel. Forget about tired old common rooms, today these chill out areas are design-led and turbo-charged! Language is never a barrier in a hostel, and you\u2019ll meet travellers from all over the world to share your adventures with, make friends, and maybe even meet the love of your life (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/in-da-hostel-with-50-cent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">or a famous rapper<\/a>)!<br \/>\nWhether you just want to chill, drink a beer, play pool, or have a read, there is totally a hostel social space made just for you:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>For the party animal: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Generator-Hostel-London\/London\/510\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Generator Kings Cross, London<\/a> <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-image-placeholder\" style=\"min-height: 425px\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/GyGCDxy.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\nYou gotta love Laaaandaaaan! Head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Generator-Hostel-London\/London\/510\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Generator&#8217;s<\/a>\u00a0chill out area to unwind and socialise with other travellers while enjoying a pizza, or get warm and comfy on the cushions in the hidden yellow room. The bar is the best place to get the party started on a shoestring with a decent choice of London\u2019s best drinks and a pool table \u2013 add in an awesome red double decker bus that doubles as a DJ booth and you have the definition of e-p-i-c!<br \/>\nMore good things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Traditional English breakfast \u2013 even better than hair of the dog for curing a hangover!<\/li>\n<li>Amazing central location next to King\u2019s Cross<\/li>\n<li>Cinema room<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>For the green quirky explorer: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Ecomama\/Amsterdam\/84263\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Ecomama, Amsterdam<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-image-placeholder\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/C8LWd6U.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\nAs soon as you step into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Ecomama\/Amsterdam\/84263\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Ecomama<\/a>, you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019ve been wrapped in a warm and cosy blanket! Relax with a cuppa in the boho chic little caf\u00e9 before entering the HUGE chill out area, with massive leather sofas where you can listen to the oldies on the record player. Take a moment to connect with nature in the quirky garden before cooking up a storm for your new friends in the communal kitchen, where the long wooden tables can seat a hungry crowd. Hidden away in the corner you\u2019ll find a real tepee tent decorated with fairy lights. Living. The. Dream!<br \/>\nMore good things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ecomama is dedicated to green and conscious travel, so you can sleep easy knowing you\u2019re doing your bit for the planet<\/li>\n<li>Their cakes are organic and homemade and so yummy<\/li>\n<li>Ladies-only dorms with \u201cfree girly goodies\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>For the cool city slicker: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Casa-Gracia-Barcelona-Hostel\/Barcelona\/45620\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Casa Gracia, Barcelona<\/a> <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-image-placeholder\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/nGpFvAL.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\nIf you are the kind of traveller that lives and breathes Instagram, this hostel will definitely make you and your followers happy!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Casa-Gracia-Barcelona-Hostel\/Barcelona\/45620\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Casa Gracia<\/a> is full of rooms and spaces where you can get lost, each one cleverly and stylishly decorated: a bar you would never expect to find in a hostel, a fairy-tale garden patio, a library filled with the classics and a cosy social space with massive sofas!<br \/>\nMore good things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The bar and restaurant is the perfect place for anyone in need of an Instagram-ready meal and a mind-blowing cocktail<\/li>\n<li>Located in the trendiest neighbourhood of Barcelona<\/li>\n<li>Weekly \u201cgastrocreative\u201d events \u2013 from Lomography workshops to brunch and Vermut<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>For Hipster lovers: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Wallyard-Concept-Hostel\/Berlin\/89238\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Wallyard Concept Hostel, Berlin<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-image-placeholder\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/fM1tV8g.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\nJust look at those sofas! Nothing about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Wallyard-Concept-Hostel\/Berlin\/89238\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">this place<\/a> is \u201cmainstream\u201d \u2013 casual interior meets the love of adventure, meets art, meets urban jungle. This hang is the perfect compromise between modern design and \u2018home sweet home\u2019: enjoy a homemade breakfast in the lounge or in the scenic backyard. Or grab an espresso and skype your loved ones from the art salon to tell them how amazing Berlin and this hostel is!<br \/>\nMore good things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bicycle hire<\/li>\n<li>Barista-style coffee<\/li>\n<li>The best insider tips for wild nights in Berlin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>For a touch of French class: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Les-Piaules\/Paris\/100113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Les Piaules, Paris<\/a> <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-image-placeholder\" style=\"min-height: 425px\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/NaN52y0.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\nRecently opened in the heart of the city, \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Les-Piaules\/Paris\/100113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Les Piaules<\/a>\u2019 is the place to be seen in Paris. The chill-out space is a mix between a classic Parisian bistro with an industrial feel. In the winter, you can get comfy by the authentic wood burner or if the weather\u2019s nice, head to the rooftop to admire the amazing view of Paris. Don\u2019t forget to capture the memories with your fellow travellers in the photo booth! BRB just ordering an \u2018ap\u00e9ritif\u2019 and a nice glass of French wine to chill \u2018\u00e0 la fran\u00e7aise\u2019 \u2013 Au revoir!<br \/>\nMore good things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Incredible views of Paris<\/li>\n<li>Cheap bistros, cool French boutiques and boulangeries all on your doorstep<\/li>\n<li>Badass breakfast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>For first class travellers: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Lisbon-Destination-Hostel\/Lisbon\/53114\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Lisbon Destination Hostel, Lisbon<\/a> <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-image-placeholder\" style=\"min-height: 425px\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/Qw5KRZs.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\nJust look at this huuuuuge winter garden where the light filters in through the rooftop onto the patio. It\u2019s the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Lisbon-Destination-Hostel\/Lisbon\/53114\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">perfect place<\/a> to meet other travellers or just relax, and it\u2019s equipped with a pool table, a cinema room, a Nintendo Wii \u2013 and of course Mario Kart \u2013 and a bar that\u2019s open every evening. Both tranquil and upbeat, this one\u2019s a blinder!<br \/>\nMore good things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Surrounded by some of Lisbon\u2019s top nightlife spots<\/li>\n<li>Steam room to bring the chill to another level of chillness<\/li>\n<li>Located IN the train station \u2013 now that\u2019s what we call well-connected!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>For adrenaline junkies: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Livingstone-Backpackers\/Livingstone\/35013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Livingstone backpackers, Zambia<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-image-placeholder\" style=\"min-height: 425px\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/uArf1bf.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\nThis is definitely not your average social space: just look at that crystal clear pool and the CLIMBING WALL! After a day full of rafting, bungee jumping and safaris, you\u2019ll be glad to head back to this peaceful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Livingstone-Backpackers\/Livingstone\/35013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">traveller\u2019s oasis<\/a> with lush tropical gardens and a bar to plug into the holiday vibe.<br \/>\nMore good things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BBQ and fully stocked bar<\/li>\n<li>Book crazy activities like microlight flights, helicopter flights, elephant rides, lion walks, rhino walks, cheetah walks, Devil\u2019s Pool, cultural tours and more directly at the hostel reception<\/li>\n<li>If you want to get real close to the amazing surroundings you can check yourself into the camp site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>For anyone in need of vitamin Sea: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Selina-Bocas-del-Toro\/Bocas-del-Toro\/93586\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Selina hostels Bocas del Toro, Panama<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-image-placeholder\" style=\"min-height: 425px\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/ALB0xJr.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\nPARADISE ALERT! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Selina-Bocas-del-Toro\/Bocas-del-Toro\/93586\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">This hostel\u2019s<\/a> social space is directly on the oceanfront so you can actually jump straight into the crystal clear sea after enjoying a free, healthy and yummy breakfast or a free session of rooftop yoga.<br \/>\nYou can join the free daily activities to meet other travellers, like the Bocas bar crawl, movie and popcorn night, salsa classes and the Caribbean Day Party (every Saturday). Or just spend the day sunbathing on the deck in the amazing hammock chairs with your feet dangling above the ocean\u2026living the dream, amirite?<br \/>\nMore good things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The surrounding area is the best \u2013 you are on a tropical island, people!<\/li>\n<li>Catch a water taxi from the hostel\u2019s private dock for a spot of island hopping \u2013 invite your new hostel buddies along and it\u2019ll be cheap as chips!<\/li>\n<li>Surf board hire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>For the foodies: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Soul-Kitchen\/St-Petersburg\/57969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Soul kitchen, St Petersburg<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-image-placeholder\" style=\"min-height: 425px\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/MX7Sba2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Soul-Kitchen\/St-Petersburg\/57969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Soul Kitchen<\/a> knows the meaning of food and drink made with L-O-V-E! The kitchen is worthy of a 5* restaurant, and is fully equipped with everything you need to cook a great meal. Or alternatively, you could wait for the Russian chef to prepare a 3 course dinner of local specialities for you and your hostel buddies. Not enough? The cleaner bakes the most amazing homemade apple pie each morning \u2013 drooling already. After all that food, kick back and relax in the quirky TV lounge equipped with mac books and free Wi-Fi, or in the reading lounge, decorated with garlands and fairy lights.<br \/>\nMore good things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Quirky and effortlessly cool design<\/li>\n<li>Learn to cook amazing traditional dishes with a local chef<\/li>\n<li>Under-bed lockers and privacy curtains in the dorms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>For the inner child: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Hub-New-Lisbon-Hostel\/Lisbon\/101032\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Hub New Lisbon, Lisbon<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-image-placeholder\" style=\"min-height: 425px\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/SNlp0H8.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\nNo you are not dreaming, this is an adult size BALL PIT! And if you find the rubber duck while you are down there chilling with your fellow travellers, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Hub-New-Lisbon-Hostel\/Lisbon\/101032\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">the hostel<\/a> offers you a free bar tab! I repeat: Free bar tab! But that\u2019s not all: baby foot tables, videos games, an amazing bar and patio, everything about this hostel is designed to make you inner Peter Pan happy!<br \/>\nMore good things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ideal location in the heart of the city near Bairro Alto<\/li>\n<li>Free WiFi and breakfast!<\/li>\n<li>Females-only floor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>For the urban skater:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Sant-Jordi-Sagrada-Familia\/Barcelona\/20512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Sant Jordi Sagrada Familia, Barcelona<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-image-placeholder\" style=\"min-height: 425px\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/L5F8yBQ.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Sant-Jordi-Sagrada-Familia\/Barcelona\/20512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">The social space<\/a> is filled with comfy seating and a skateboard ramp \u2013 yep, you read that correctly: a SKATEBOARD RAMP! Decorated with the absolute coolest skateboards you\u2019ve ever seen, this is the perfect place to work on your kickflips! If you are not a show-off *wink wink* just chill in the big red cushions or have a drink in the backyard decorated by local street artists.<br \/>\nMore good things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All bedrooms are spacious and include private lockers, big windows and air conditioning<\/li>\n<li>Close to the most iconic monument of Barcelona: la Sagrada Familia<\/li>\n<li>BBQ nights!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>For the movie goers: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/King-Kong-Hostel-Rotterdam\/Rotterdam\/82249\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">King Kong, Rotterdam<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-image-placeholder\" style=\"min-height: 425px\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/00nPLry.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\nWARNING: you\u2019ll never want to leave <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/King-Kong-Hostel-Rotterdam\/Rotterdam\/82249\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">King Kong<\/a> once you discover the amazing cinema, packed with the best films and the most comfy cushions and FREE Netflix and popcorn! Chill on the terrace in the summer and if you go there with your best buddies, you can book the HUUUUUUGE dorm which has its own chill space with crazy hammocks.<br \/>\nMore good things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Luxury Breakfast Buffet<\/li>\n<li>The spacious Loft Dorm (shared bathroom) can accommodate up to 48 people, divided amongst unique and trendy &#8216;spaces&#8217;, including an old-school gymnasium.<\/li>\n<li>Free printing service, so you never have to pay \u00a325 to print a boarding pass again!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>For the Star Trek geeks: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Spaceinn-Hengyang-Branch\/Taipei\/89254\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Space Inn Taipei, Taiwan<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-image-placeholder\" style=\"min-height: 425px\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/4IcDRxT.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\nGEEK ALERT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Spaceinn-Hengyang-Branch\/Taipei\/89254\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">the hostel<\/a> has a totally out of this world design that looks exactly like a space ship. You will be in awe of its futuristic look, galactic wall hangings and sliding doors.<br \/>\nGet cosy in one of the space booths to play board games with other travellers or challenge them to a game of free baby foot or air hockey! Live long and prosper, travellers!<br \/>\nMore good things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Book exchange<\/li>\n<li>Free walking tours<\/li>\n<li>Male-only and female-only dorms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What\u2019s not to love about hostels? Amazing dorms with tons of space, fancy AF private rooms with en-suite bathrooms, rooftops, pools\u2026 And we haven\u2019t told you about the amazing social spaces yet! This is where the magic happens: it\u2019s the sociable heart of the hostel. 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