Best Hostels in Europe
150 hostels across 14 European countries, scored on the things travelers actually care about. Browse by country, city, or travel style.
Browse by Country
Every European country we've reviewed. Click in to see cities + top hostels.
Portugal
20 hostels
Germany
12 hostels
Netherlands
10 hostels
Spain
10 hostels
Italy
10 hostels
France
10 hostels
Czech Republic
10 hostels
Hungary
10 hostels
Austria
10 hostels
England
10 hostels
Ireland
10 hostels
Poland
10 hostels
Greece
10 hostels
Denmark
8 hostels
Browse by Travel Style
Every type of trip has a hostel built for it. Pick your scene.
Best Adventure Hostels
135 hostels ranked
Best Budget Hostels
150 hostels ranked
Best Hostels for Couples
150 hostels ranked
Best Hostels for Digital Nomads
115 hostels ranked
Best Family Hostels
0 hostels ranked
Best Female-Friendly Hostels
150 hostels ranked
Best Hostels for Long Stays
148 hostels ranked
Best Luxury & Boutique Hostels
149 hostels ranked
Best Party Hostels
133 hostels ranked
Best Quiet Hostels
143 hostels ranked
Best Social Hostels
149 hostels ranked
Best Hostels for Solo Travelers
150 hostels ranked
Top 30 European Hostels
The highest-scoring hostels across the continent, averaged across every traveler type.
Krakow
9.1Greg&Tom Hostel
Central Krakow's ultimate party hostel where legendary staff turn strangers into lifelong travel buddies
Porto
8.9The Passenger Hostel
Where Porto's best staff create magic in the city center
The Roadhouse
Where solo travelers become instant friends in spotless social paradise
Lisbon
9.1Lisbon Lounge Hostel
Central Lisbon's friendliest social hub with legendary free breakfast
Lisbon Destination
Prime location meets exceptional hospitality in Lisbon's social heart
The Beehive
Where Roman hospitality meets backpacker community
Inn Possible Lisbon Hostel
Social hub in historic Alfama where strangers become travel buddies
Berlin
8.9Kiez Hostel
Berlin's homey haven - comfort and community near Alexanderplatz
Lost Inn Lisbon Hostel
Where Lisbon adventures begin and backpacker friendships are made
Athens
8.8City Circus
Where Athens' friendliest staff create instant backpacker family vibes
Porto
8CoolHostel
Prime Porto location with unbeatable budget value
Porto
8.8Urban Garden Porto Central Hostel
Central Porto comfort with service that makes you feel like family
Shantee House
Where incredibly friendly staff create a home away from home
Berlin
8.7The Circus Hostel
Prime Berlin location meets backpacker comfort - your gateway to the capital
Rome
9.4The RomeHello Hostel
Rome's friendliest social hub where strangers become travel buddies
Lisbon
8.8Sant Jordi Hostels
Central Lisbon social hub with unbeatable breakfast and budget prices
Copenhagen
8Urban House Copenhagen by MEININGER
Copenhagen's most polished hostel where hotel comfort meets backpacker community
Athens
8.5Nubian Hostel
Athens' most genuinely welcoming hostel with unbeatable free breakfast
Amsterdam
8.9The Elephant Hostel
Hotel-quality hostel with heart in Amsterdam's cultural center
Berlin
9.2EastSeven Berlin Hostel
Berlin's friendliest social hub where solo travelers become lifelong friends
Yeah Hostel
Boutique hostel vibes at backpacker prices in the heart of Barcelona
Dublin
8.4Latroupe Jacobs Inn
Dublin's social hub with unbeatable location and buzzing bar scene
Dublin
7.9Abbey Court Guesthouse
Prime Dublin location at backpacker prices with genuine Irish hospitality
Retroverse Hostel
Where exceptional staff hospitality meets spotless comfort in social Athens
Amsterdam
8.6HI - Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark Hostel
Premium museum-district vibes without the backpacker chaos
Dublin
8.3Abigail's Hostel
Prime Dublin location with reliable basics and zero frills
Barcelona
8.7Itaca Hostel
Gothic Quarter's social hub where location trumps sleep quality
Paris
8.4Madrigal
Quality base camp for Paris exploration near all the iconic sights
Copenhagen
8.4Steel House
Social hub steps from Tivoli with daily activities and buzzing bar scene
Gallery Hostel
Spotless hospitality in Porto's cultural heart
Every European City
All 15 cities sorted by hostel count.