In the past, hostels were
often closed during the day and you were required to perform menial chores in order to stay. Today,
most are open 24 hours and you're free to come and go as you please. Hostels supply affordable lodgings to backpackers
of all ages. Hostels can be a ton of fun or they can be downright dodgy. No one wants to stay at
the dodgy ones! We've made it easy and reviewed some hostels that we actually STAYED at, so we are
totally familiar with...
If there's a place you've stayed but we haven't listed, review it for us! Or if you want our
list of favorite hostels around the world, click here...
