As more and more travellers seek affordable accommodation, HotelsCombined.com release a list of the world’s most popular hostels.
For many of us, accommodation during travel is a choice. Some of us can opt to be lured by the beautiful images of expansive and expensive luxury resorts and spas. Others tend to flip the ‘H’ in hotel for an ‘M’ and settle for more modest motel options.
Then there’s the third option, an emerging trend, that is no longer reserved for back packers.
The hostel, according to HotelsCombined.com, is being recognised by young and old, families and couples as affordable and convenient holiday accommodation.
“While not extravagant in their offerings, hostels generally offer the basics,” says the brand’s Global PR and Content Manager, Alycia Simmons. “They are a clean and safe place to stay with a bathroom and access to a communal kitchen.”
However, not all hostels are considered equal.
Out of the 800 000 properties surveyed, those that topped the most popular list are hostels that are considered clean, placed in a convenient location and are safe for children and the elderly.
Communal bar at the Generator Hostel in London.
First on the list is the Generator Hostel in London with a none-too-shabby interior and a great communal bar for travellers to mingle. While the rooms are “petite” most have given the venue’s clean rooms a thumbs up.
The vibrant interior of the Meininger Hostel in London came in second. With a Hyde Park Location, this hostel screams convenience.
Third and fourth place are occupied by the Generator Hostel in Ireland and the Anker Hostel in Oslo.
In fifth place, we have The Nihao Taipei which is closely followed by the 40 Berkeley in Boston.
Colourful and cube-like, Centre Esplai Hostel in Spain.
In seventh place, the cute and cube-like digs at the Centre Esplai Hostel in Spain rates a solid three stars on Trip Advisor.
In eighth place, a whizz through the South Americas and over to Europe, will find you at the Euro Hostel in Helsinki. Attractive and affordable budget accommodation among the bristly Finland weather.
In ninth place we have another Euro Hostel venue, this time in Glasgow.
Family time at the Camping Village Roma.
Rounding up the list is the Camping Village, Roma in Italy which contains an expansive swimming pool and quaint camper vans , perfect for families and couples alike.
And don’t be surprised to see many an Australian camping alongside you. According to recent stats, those most likely to book hostels are the British, followed closely in second by the Aussies.