- Hostel booking site Hostelworld recently released its annual HOSCAR awards which finds the best hostels around the world.
- The hostels ranked using criteria such as value for money, facilities, atmosphere, location and staff.
- Locations range from Thailand to Amsterdam.
When you think of hostels, images of dirty, insect-ridden bunk beds in a tiny dorm room may come to mind.
But thanks to technology and social media, dodgy operators can’t get away with mediocre listings anymore if they want to succeed in the competitive hostel market.
Hostel booking site Hostelworld recently released its annual HOSCAR awards which finds the best hostels around the world.
Here are 14 of the best they found.
The hostels ranked using criteria such as value for money, facilities, atmosphere, location and staff.
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Toc Hostel Barcelona –- Barcelona, Spain
Not just a pretty face, Toc hostel uses technology to improve security for guests. Instead of a normal key or card, fingerprints of each guest are taken and used to access rooms. If you’re looking for a romantic trip, there’s a special couple room that has stunning views over the city.
There’s free wi-fi, a communal games room, bar, kitchen, and pool.
Kex Hostel –- Reykjavik, Iceland
“Kex” means “biscuit” in Icelandic, and this hostel is so named as it’s housed in an old biscuit factory.
It’s steps away from Reykjavik’s bar and club precinct, as well as cafes, tourist attractions and those all-important late-night restaurants.
There’s a heated outdoor patio, as well as a cosy library to chill out in during cold weather.
Generator Venice –- Venice, Italy
Located just off the main island on Giudecca, Generator has spectacular views across the canal, and is only a short boat ride away from the city centre.
There’s an outdoor bar and chillout area, and the rooms have USB charging ports and LED reading lights.
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