Best Hostels
Ranked by community votes
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Rankings factor in vote confidence: an entity with more votes may outrank one with a higher score but fewer votes.
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Meininger Hostels
A popular German-based hostel chain with locations across Europe.
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Generator Hostels
An innovative hostel brand with sleek design, social spaces, and on-site bars in major European cities.
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Mad Monkey Hostels
Discover amazing backpacker hostels across Southeast Asia
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BunkBell
Bell answers guest questions 24/7, handles WhatsApp, looks up reservations, and sends check-in info automatically
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What is the best hostels in 2026?▾
Rankings for Hostels are based on community votes. No entity has received enough votes yet (minimum 2) to be officially ranked. Check back as more ratings are submitted.
How are hostels ranked on Peakd?▾
Peakd ranks hostels using trust-weighted community votes. Each user rates on a 1-10 scale, and votes are weighted by the user's trust score (based on account age, consistency, and verification). Rankings cannot be bought or manipulated by companies. An entity needs at least 2 votes to receive an official rank position.
How to choose the best hostels?▾
Look at the overall community score, read discussions, and compare specific aspects like value, performance, and ease of use. You can also use the head-to-head comparison feature to see two options side by side.
What are the most popular hostels?▾
Check the rankings above to see the most popular hostels rated by the community. Not enough entities have received sufficient votes to compile a definitive top 3 yet.
Are Peakd hostels rankings trustworthy?▾
Yes. Peakd uses trust-weighted voting to prevent manipulation. Rankings are based purely on community opinion — companies cannot pay for a higher position. All methodology is transparent.