Top 10 Best Hostels for Backpackers

In one of the world's most divided cities, this hostel brings together travelers of every nationality and faith over hummus platters and rooftop gatherings.

Pod-style bunks with privacy curtains, a cinema room, and a rooftop pool prove that budget accommodation in Bangkok doesn't have to mean sticky sheets and broken fans.

Housed in a former university building along Oosterpark, the industrial-chic design and canal-side location make it the most stylish hostel in a city obsessed with design.

Co-working spaces, yoga classes, and a rooftop with views over the Aburrá Valley have made this the unofficial headquarters of Colombia's digital nomad explosion.

Wake up to Rocky Mountain views, ski all day, and gather around the fireplace with travelers from 30 countries — all for less than a parking spot at Banff's hotels.

Overlooking the sacred Ganges ghats where cremation pyres burn day and night, this hostel offers the most intense cultural immersion any backpacker will ever experience.

An on-site bar that turns into a nightclub, free walking tours, and a location near Termini station make this the best base camp for conquering the Eternal City on a budget.

A rooftop terrace with panoramic views, free dinner every night, and a location in Marquês de Pombal make this Lisbon's most beloved backpacker institution.

A converted toy warehouse in Kuramae with a ground-floor craft beer bar where locals and travelers actually mix — something almost no other Tokyo hostel achieves.

In one of the world's most divided cities, this hostel brings together travelers of every nationality and faith over hummus platters and rooftop gatherings.

Pod-style bunks with privacy curtains, a cinema room, and a rooftop pool prove that budget accommodation in Bangkok doesn't have to mean sticky sheets and broken fans.

Housed in a former university building along Oosterpark, the industrial-chic design and canal-side location make it the most stylish hostel in a city obsessed with design.

Co-working spaces, yoga classes, and a rooftop with views over the Aburrá Valley have made this the unofficial headquarters of Colombia's digital nomad explosion.

Wake up to Rocky Mountain views, ski all day, and gather around the fireplace with travelers from 30 countries — all for less than a parking spot at Banff's hotels.

Overlooking the sacred Ganges ghats where cremation pyres burn day and night, this hostel offers the most intense cultural immersion any backpacker will ever experience.

An on-site bar that turns into a nightclub, free walking tours, and a location near Termini station make this the best base camp for conquering the Eternal City on a budget.

A rooftop terrace with panoramic views, free dinner every night, and a location in Marquês de Pombal make this Lisbon's most beloved backpacker institution.

A converted toy warehouse in Kuramae with a ground-floor craft beer bar where locals and travelers actually mix — something almost no other Tokyo hostel achieves.