Hostels have always been very popular with young travelers because of their cost. They are the most inexpensive places to stay in Europe. Rates can run $20. to $40. a night, considerably less than that a hotel room per night. What you get is large dormitory type room you share with as many a 8 to 12 other people and a bunk or cot, with a pillow, blanket and clean sheets . There are shared baths and usually a large kitchen were you can cook your own meals. Many hostels do include a cooked breakfast in the price.
You will not have any privacy but, will meet fellow travelers from all over the world. Most hostels have meeting rooms for you to meet others and converse about your travels and yourself. many have gender segregated accommodations but, some have mixed gender availability. Hostels typically have lockout periods during the day, starting at 10:00 am in the morning and not reopening until 5:00-5:30 pm. Many also have curfews and lock their doors at a certain time at night. This prevents people coming in late at night and disturbing others as these are not private rooms. Confirm if there is a curfew or not, some hostels in large cities allow people to enjoy the nightlife and will them to come and go at night.
As the hostel industry has grown it has offered more upscale and family accommodations. Some have better furnishings and smaller rooms with just several beds. You can reserve a whole room for family traveling or if you want to be alone.
Finding Hostels and Reservations…
When booking at hostels you have a large organization called ➾ Hostelling International. They book reservations for tier locations all over Europe and if you plan to use them frequently you may even save more money by buying a membership. There are also many independent hostels where you can book reservations. Go to the following web sites to book reservations and and get additional information.
Hostels below are regional locations only…
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ALBANIA
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ANDORRA
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AUSTRIA
- Austrian Youth Hostel Association
- Hostel Ruthensteiner
- Labyrinth Hostel
- Muffin Hostel
- Strawberry Hostel
- Yoho Hostel
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BELARUS
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BELGIUM
- Brussels & Wallonia Youth Hostels – Les Auberges de Jeunesse
- Flemish Youth Hostels
- Hello Hostel
- Hostel Lyber Bruges
- Sleep Well
- St. Christopher’s Inn Hostel
- 2Go4
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BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA
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BULGARIA
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ALBANIA
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CYPRUS
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CZECHIA
- Chili Hostel Prague
- Hostel ELF
- Hostel One Prague
- Hostel Prague Tyn
- Old Prague Hostel
- Prague Square Hostel
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DENMARK
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FINLAND
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FRANCE
- FUAJ French Hostels
- Hostel Meyerbeer
- Peace & Love Hostel
- Villa Saint Exupéry
- Village Hostel
- Woodstock Hostel
- Young & Happy Hostel
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GERMANY
- DJH Jugenherberge
- East Seven Hostel Berlin
- Euro Youth Hostel
- German Youth Hostel Association
- Germany Backpacker Network Hostels
- JGH Berlin
- Buch-ein-Bett
- Quartier Potsdam
- The Circus Hostel
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GREECE
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HUNGARY
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ICELAND
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IRELAND
- Hostels in Ireland
- Independent Holiday Hostels
- Kinlay Hostel
- Unique Irish Hostels
- An Óige – Irish Youth Hostel Association
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ITALY
- Academy Hostel Florence
- Ciak Hostel
- Florence Youth Hostel
- Freedom Traveler Hostel
- Hostel of the Sun
- Sunflower Beach Backpacker Hostel
- The Yellow Hostel
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LATVIA
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LITHUANIA
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LUXEMBOURG
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MALTA
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MOLDOVA
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MONTENEGRO
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NETHERLANDS
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NORTH MACEDONIA
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NORWAY
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POLAND
- Atlantis Hostel
- Backpackers Hostel
- Good Bye Lenin Hostel
- Greg & Tom Hostel
- Mosquito Hostel
- Okidoki Hostel
- Orange Hostel
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PORTUGAL
- Gallery Hostel Porto
- Gold Coast Hostel
- Hostels in Portugal
- Lisboa Central Hostel
- Oasis Hostel Lisbon
- Tivoli Cinema Hostel
- Rossio Hostel
- Tattva Design Hostel
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ROMANIA
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SAN MARINO
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SERBIA
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SLOVAKIA
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SLOVENIA
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SPAIN
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SWEDEN
- Sveriges Vandrarhem Förening – Swedish Youth Hostel Association
- Svenske Turistfôreningen – Swedish Touring Club
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SWITZERLAND
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GERMANY
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UKRAINE
- Babushka Grand Hostel
- Lviv Old City Hostel
- Mini Hostel Kiev
- Mini Hostel Lviv
- Mini Hostel Odessa
- Old Home Hostel
- Podolski Hostel
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UNITED KINGDOM
🏴 ENGLAND
- Clink Hostel
- Smart Backpackers Hostel
- Smart Russell Square Hostel
- YHA – Youth Hostels of England & Wales