10 incredible hostels that cost less than £10 a night
Because staying somewhere nice doesn't have to be expensive
If you're planning a summer holiday but have two paperclips and £56 to you name (same), that doesn't mean you can't stay somewhere incredible. Check out Hostelworld's pick of ten nice hostels that won't cost you more than £10 a night.
Downtown Forest Hostel & Camping, Vilnius, Lithuania
Average price per night: from £6.15 per person
Downtown Forest Hostel & Camping is a cosy chateau surrounded by green spaces and a park - perfect for the adventurous. The hostel is a short walk away from the city centre, and communal BBQs are common in the summer.
Koh Tao Loft Hostel, Koh Tao, Thailand
Average price per night: from £8.18 per person
Koh Tao Loft Hostel is an ideal base for travellers visiting this Thai island, famed for offering backpackers an authentic experience of local life, food and culture. Sairee Beach and Sai Nun are popular daytrip destinations for hostel guests, either by bike or boat, with the island’s shops and cafes offering everything from snorkelling kit hire to street food classics for small change.
Wada Hostel, Guilin, China
Average price per night: from £5.36 per person
There’s nowhere else in China quite like Wada Hostel in Guilin, a hostel that promises fun times for everyone who walks through its doors. They offer free dumpling making party on Mondays, free postcard mailing, free movie nights and free admission to the nearby botanical gardens.
Hostel Franz Ferdinand, Sarajevo, Bosnia And Herzegovina
Average price per night: from £9.50 per person
Fancy a night in a luxury hostel for under a tenner? Hostel Franz Ferdinand is a boutique property in the heart of the old city, with an interior design that blends old black and white photos with colourful hosteller graffiti. Breakfast is included in the price and is a continental feast of coffee, eggs, toast and fruit – the dream.
Posada del Abuelito, Mexico
Average price per night: from £5.92 per person
Posada del Abuelito is ideally positioned in a beautiful corner of San Cristobal, and the central courtyard is decked out with hammocks and loungers and is regularly visited by hummingbirds. Hostellers can sign up for horse riding and rock climbing, as well as visits to a local coffee plantation or an indigenous village.
Art Factory Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Average price per night: from £9.63 per person
Located in the heart of the city’s trendy and cosmopolitan Palermo neighbourhood, the Art Factory is a lovingly-restored mansion that nails the perfect balance between comfort, bohemian lifestyle and art. Home to some of the best nightlife, restaurants, pubs and clubs in Argentina, Palermo is a top choice for young travellers.
Seville Kitsch Art Hostel, Seville, Spain
Average price per night: from £9.66 per person
This newly-renovated hostel has been lovingly-designed by travellers for travellers, mixing both hostel culture and the city’s modern art scene in one. The good vibes don't stop with the rooftop terrace: Seville’s cobbled streets are packed with tapas bars and flamenco performances just around the corner.
Dream Kasbah, Marrakech, Morocco
Dream Kasbah is a recently-opened hostel close to the main square and souks of Marrakech, a small oasis of Moroccan tradition that has just opened its doors to international guests. Picking up some local customs couldn’t be easier as mint tea is served in traditional style and hostellers can sign up for Moroccan cookery classes with the hostel chef. Amazing.
Urban Garden Hostel, Lisbon, Portugal
Average price per night: from £9.68 per person
Urban Garden Hostel is Lisbon's first eco-Hostel and a popular choice for travellers looking to socialise and party. No one skips the free made-to-order breakfast of pancakes, strong coffee and fresh juice on the menu, though.
Wombats City Hostel, Budapest, Hungary
Average price per night: from £9.11 per person
Experience the historical beauty of Budapest with this incredible residence, which packs in a tonne of extras to make the holiday go further. Hungarian hospitality means there’s a free drink on arrival, free city tours, free travel guides to borrow and even free pasta and spices in the guest kitchen to get started on the first dinner.
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