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Discover the Best Hostels in Europe

ByFlying Pig Beach

First things first: what makes a good hostel?

Let’s be honest, a hostel isn’t just a cheap bed.

The best hostels in Europe feel like home, but with way more accents, laughs and new friends from every corner of the world. Unlike hotels, hostels are where you meet people, join pub crawls, cook together and share crazy travel stories over beers or breakfast that’s what makes a good hostel: the vibe, the people and the freedom.

Best Party Hostels

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If your idea of travel includes dance floors, cheap drinks and social vibes, then these are your places:

  • The Flying Pig Beach Hostel (Noordwijk, Netherlands): right on the Dutch coast, steps from the beach. Bar downstairs, surf by day, party by night. You’ll never want to leave.
  • The Yellow (Rome, Italy): DJs, karaoke, tattoo studio… Enough said.
  • St. Cristopher’s Inn (Paris, France): located by the canal, with its own bar and wild hostel nights.

Best Eco Hostels

For those who love nature and care about the planet while still wanting a comfy stay, these eco-friendly hostels deliver both charm and conscience:

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  • Ecomama (Amsterdam, Netherlands): stylish, cozy and green from top to bottom.
  • Cocomama (Amsterdam, Netherlands): boutique vibes meet sustainable travel.
  • Mosaic House (Prague, Czech Republic): solar-powered, plant-filled and just super chill.

Want to learn more about sustainable travel? Find more about eco travelling at Earth.org.

Best Budget Hostels

Travelling on a budget but still want good vibes? These places have you covered:

  • Sant Jordi Hostels (Barcelona, Spain): affordable, fun and skate-themed? Yes please.
  • Wombat’s City Hostel (Budapest, Hungary): clean, lively and with a welcome drink.
  • Generator Hostel (Paris, France): modern fun and wallet-friendly.
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Best Hostels for Solo Travellers

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Travelling solo? These hostels make it super easy to meet people and feel at home:

  • ClinkNOORD (Amsterdam, Netherlands): just across the river from Central Station. Artsy, safe and social.
  • Hostel One (Prague, Czech Republic): free dinners, daily activities, instant friends.
  • Safestay (Barcelona, Spain): cool location, great staff, and always something going on.

Why do people love hostels?

  • You meet amazing people without even trying.
  • There’s always something going on: dinners, tours, bar nights.
  • It’s affordable, this means that you can travel longer.
  • You actually feel part of something, not just another tourist.

Curious about being part of the hostel environment?

Read about our Erasmus Internship experience

Final thoughts

Whether you’re into beach parties, eco-living, budget travel, or solo adventures, Europe is home to some of the best hostels in the world. Among the best hostels in Europe is The Flying Pig Beach Hostel in the Netherlands, it’s got the surf, the parties and the vibes you’re probably looking for.

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Want to explore more of the Dutch coast? Check our day trips here

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