Best Hostels for Long Stays
Staying a month or more changes what matters. Kitchen access becomes critical, laundry costs add up, and bunk privacy matters when you're living there. Below are the hostels with the best monthly rates and long-stay infrastructure.
Top 30 Hostels of 148
Ranked by review evidence on the dimensions that matter for long stays.
Sandino - Solo Traveler Sanctuary
Where solo travelers become family
Prague
8.6Charles Bridge Economic Hostel
Charles Bridge on your doorstep without the hotel price tag
Shantee House
Where incredibly friendly staff create a home away from home
Krakow
8.4Ginger Hostel
Boutique comfort meets historic Krakow in this peaceful castle-side retreat
Krakow
9.1Greg&Tom Hostel
Central Krakow's ultimate party hostel where legendary staff turn strangers into lifelong travel buddies
Krakow
8.5Dizzy Daisy Downtown Hostel - Kraków
Downtown Krakow base camp with unbeatable value and zero party pressure
Athens
8.8City Circus
Where Athens' friendliest staff create instant backpacker family vibes
Porto
8.8Urban Garden Porto Central Hostel
Central Porto comfort with service that makes you feel like family
Berlin
7.5A&O Berlin Mitte
Central Berlin on a shoestring - location over luxury
Yeah Hostel
Boutique hostel vibes at backpacker prices in the heart of Barcelona
Rome
9.4Youth Station Hostel
Where Rome's friendliest staff create a backpacker family just steps from the Colosseum
Comics Guesthouse
Your home away from home with an epic kitchen setup
The People Hostel - Paris 12 Bercy
Clean, quiet Bercy base with excellent transport links but minimal party scene
Paris
7.9FIAP Paris
Paris on a budget with breakfast included and metro at your doorstep
Inn Possible Lisbon Hostel
Social hub in historic Alfama where strangers become travel buddies
Prague
8.3Sir Toby's Hostel
Prague's friendliest social hub with a homey vibe
Zen Hostel by Central Market
Hungarian hospitality meets budget backpacker vibes
Stadtaffe - Chic Hostel Vie
Chic design meets Vienna affordability in residential Ottakring
Barmy Badger Backpackers
Homey Earls Court base with killer breakfast and friendly vibes
Dublin
7.9Abbey Court Guesthouse
Prime Dublin location at backpacker prices with genuine Irish hospitality
KGT House
Basic Dublin digs with solid kitchen access
Abrahams Hostel
Central Dublin base with solid security but minimal frills
Krakow
7.9Hostel Deco
Budget-friendly base camp near Old Town's highlights
Krakow
8.1Premium Hostel
Central Krakow base with unbeatable budget value and helpful staff
Athens
8.5Nubian Hostel
Athens' most genuinely welcoming hostel with unbeatable free breakfast
Athens
8.8Bedbox Hostel
Athens on a budget with heart-of-the-city location and staff who actually care
Porto
8.9Porto Wine Hostel
Wine bar vibes meet backpacker comfort in Porto's historic center
Porto
8CoolHostel
Prime Porto location with unbeatable budget value
Berlin
7.8Sunflower Hostel
Berlin's social budget basecamp - loud, lively, and centrally located
Barcelona Youth Hostel
Prime Barcelona location without the premium price tag
Top Cities for Long Stays
Cities with the strongest long stays hostel scene. Click through to compare hostels in that city.
Krakow
Poland
5.8
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Prague
Czech Republic
5.3
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10 hostels ranked
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Budapest
Hungary
5.1
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10 hostels ranked
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Porto
Portugal
5.1
avg score
10 hostels ranked
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Dublin
Ireland
5.1
avg score
10 hostels ranked
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Barcelona
Spain
5.0
avg score
10 hostels ranked
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Athens
Greece
4.9
avg score
10 hostels ranked
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Rome
Italy
4.8
avg score
10 hostels ranked
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Berlin
Germany
4.7
avg score
12 hostels ranked
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London
England
4.6
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9 hostels ranked
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Best Countries for Long Stays
Countries ranked by average long stays score across all reviewed hostels.
Poland
Czech Republic
Hungary
Ireland
Spain
Greece
Italy
Portugal
Germany
England
Denmark
France
Austria
Netherlands
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