My favourite was Hostel Metropol in Madrid. The atmosphre was great. It was right in the centre and it was clean. The only downside was the lines of prostitutes on one of the adjoining streets, but they never bothered you and added a bit of “character” to the place.

My favourite:
Caulaincourt Square Hostel – Paris – FRANCE

There are tons of Paris hostels but this one was great as it was not only really nice, clean and friendly but also situated in the north of Montmartre away from all the tourism.
It really felt like a little bit of French culture rather than just another cheap place to stay in the city.

Funny, when I think back, I can only remember the really bad ones haha!

All the good ones, I mostly just remember the folk I met or how cool the town itself was…

Coming to think of it now i cant remember the names of most of the hostels i stayed in but the majority were very good.

My fav has to be one in Sofia, Was just off the main square. Not a particularly attractive hostel but the staff were brilliant and very relaxed which made the place. Just need to remember the name of it now?

Hostel Mostel?
Yeah that one was pretty nice, such a good value, free food and all kinds of other stuff for only like 10 euro. I like Hiker’s Hostel in Veliko Turnovo a little better though, mostly because of location. It was like a little secluded place that you have walk up a tiny road past lots of shanty houses and villagers, and tons of stray cats. And an amazing view.

Sir Toby’s, Prague. Copied & pasted from one of several of my glowing reviews here:

I’ve not stayed in loads of hostels—only in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, and Czech Republic. But hands-down the absolute best is, by far, Sir Toby’s in Prague.

Excellent excellent excellent, and I don’t use that superlative often. Clean, everything in good working condition, cool rooms and nice WC/shower rooms, great kitchen, cool cellar and patio, facility had “character” yet with modern conveniences, and a great intangible “vibe.” But the absolute best were the staff—5 star hotels should put their staff through Sir Toby’s training. Very helpful, genuine, down-to-earth, it was always great to interact with them—whether getting restaurant recco’s, tram tickets, dropping off luggage, or buying internet time, whatever—excellent.

No that was not it, after a bit of looking it was Nightingale Hostel. As i said not the most atractive hostel i have stayed in but the best staff and a good feel about the place.

Fabrik (Berlin)
This is not a party hostel. But it is in a fun bohemian neighborhood.
Fabrik was quiet and comfy, with friendly staff and a nice cafe. It was kinda fun during World Cup.

Many Hostels Have Private Rooms: Sure, they’re not the Ritz but they’re usually clean and have a bathroom in the room or nearby. Plus, they’re generally a fraction of what a similar hotel room in the same area would cost AND often include breakfast. Add in the bonus of internet access/lounge/activity planning that many hostels have and there’s not much reason to dimiss a hostel.

I found a great article about summer residences in Denmark – really intersting i would have never considered denmark for summer holliday but now i will probably do that!
click here

my favourite place is HostelCentar in Belgrade, Serbia.

I have stayed there a couple of times, and it is by far the coolest place i have ever been to…
nice and professional staff, free TV and PC with free internet access in each, free phone in case you need it, amazingly clean and tidy, nice pastry served for breakfast… absolutely fantastic!

If you ever get to chance to go there… DO SO!!!!

I stayed there too! Loved it…and then spent 3 nights at “Friend’s Hostel”, along Prostitution Avenue. Never again…

Favorite ever was Backpack Guesthouse in Budapest. You WILL stay longer than you anticipated, I swear it to you. Most relaxed, coolest environment, and you’ll meet really awesome people. Oh…and did I mention free hookah, free DVD’s, and (equivalent) 50 cent beer? Mhmm.

They let me store my pack for the day for free

A few other favs…

Snuffel – Brugge
Best staff in Europe, extremely good atmosphere. Brugge is filled with good hostels, but this one just plain wins.

Baxpax Mitte – Berlin
Crash in the K studio (30+ beds) on your first night and meet cool people to hang/travel with for the next week, guaranteed. Rooftop bar owns.

Celica – Ljubljana
Best breakfast in Europe (I’m talkin fresh fruit here, people), very friendly staff, cheap beds; located a 10 minute walk from city center, and smack-dab in the middle of a mind-blowingly cool artists/squatters colony. Don’t miss.

Silver Central – Split
Brand new counterpart to Silver Gate. It hadn’t officially opened yet when I got there, and as such it was priced the same as Silver Gate. Now, apparently, it’s pretty pricey? Small, cozy, pristine bathrooms, and PERFECT location. The “Silver” staff are all amazing.

Adriatic Guesthouse – Dubrovnik
Some dude’s home/hostel/hotel. Most helpful owner I’ve ever met. A busride from the old town, 5 minute walk from Lapad beaches, and he has a pool with a VIEW. Hugely recommended.

Old Prague Hostel – Prague
I know there’s a laundry-list of great Prague hostels, but I have to give this one props. There was a definite community atmosphere (big potluck-style dinners just about every night), and the location is truly the best. Spitting distance to Bohemia Bagel, with pancakes to die for.

Other poster was right, i can name alot of shitty hostels that i’d never stay in again. My fav is Funny Farm- Interlaken Cool staff, atmosphere and Spliff

heaps of crappy ones..
it all comes down to the people at the end of the day.
“friends” hostel in paris was pretty neat.
at night, people walk up to the Sacre Cuer where there’s an amazing view of the Eiffel Tower when it’s lit up.

Prague Square Hostel, Prague, Czech republic, Old Town. The best location in Prague, maybe 50 steps from Old Town Square, very social and clean. Nice common rooms with tv and lot of movies.

The Kabul hostel, Barcelona, Spain. Amazing hostel, amazing location. Real party hostel. Met lot of nice people there. Barcelona is great!

My favorite and absolutelly best hostel I can recommend is Hostel ELF in Prague..
www.hostelelf.com could help you to check that place.It has a very funky feel — great for if you want to meet other travelers and hang out and I remember that they made for us free dinner !….when you are in Czech republic, dont miss Hostel 99 in Cesky Krumlov but dont remember the web sites..

- HI hostel, Bouillon, Belgium
Very friendly, great view (quite a hike up though)

- Jurai’s place, Bratislava
Very friendly owner, very homely feel, good price, walking distance from the centre, close to the train station, good place to meet people

- Nathan’s Villa Hostel, Warsaw
Not cheap for Polish standards, but the price includes breakfast, laundry and internet. Kind of a party hostel, so not the place for you if you’re looking for peace and quiet. Good location.

Ars Hostel – Krakow.

Good, clean showers and toilets. Pretty comfy beds (maybe a bit creaky). Breakfast in the morning, vodka shots and pub crawls at night. Really great place to stay. Cheap as well.

On the south side of the city but well within reach of all the main attractions.

I liked Funny Farm a lot. My room had a balcony! with a view of the Jungfrau to die for. It’s way nicer and quieter than Balmers, and yet right across the street so you can still head over to party.

Loch Ness Backpacker’s Lodge, Drumnadrochit, Scotland….2 mins from Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle ….sigh! but another fave was one on the isle of colonsay, one of the hebrides was amazing but well out of the way. but all in all any I’ve stayed in Scotland or anywhere in Europe for that matter. Cowgate in Edinburgh is great too. Very hotel like and a great central location.

NOT STAYED IN ANY YET BUT LOOKING FOR ONE IN PARIS WHICH IS CHILD FREINDLY
THE ONE WHERE I LIVE IN GLAGOW IS REALLY GOOD THOUGH MY GERMAN SISTER IN LAW STAYED THERE WITH MY NOW GERMAN BROTHER WHEN OVER ON HOLIDAY NICE CHEAP CHEERFUL IN THE HEART OF THE CITY NEAR THE FAMOUS RIVER CLYDE PLENTY OF SHOPPING CAFE OPPERTUNITYS NIGHT CLUBS NEAR BY CASINOS AND RIVER WALKS
BE AWARE THAT PUB MEALS ARE CHEAPER THAN MC DONALDS AND BETTER VALUE FULLS YOU UP MORE:

ooh you take me back, i lived very close to the Clyde when I lived in Glasgow for 15 months last year such a great city, so full of life. and you’re right about those pub meals!
as for paris – when I was there we stayed in a hotel that was cheaper than most hostels we looked at: Hotel du Roi Rene. not very central but close to a subway system that gets you into the city fast enough. Worth it to check it out for ya I’d say.

Here are my all time favourites:

Nathan’s Villa – Sighisoara, Romania
Nathan’s Villa – Krakow, Poland
Sir Toby’s – Prague, Czech Republic
Kosmonaut – Lviv, Ukraine
Hostel 99, Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic

All of these hostels I have been to at least three times. I’ve gotta admit they are amongst the best I’ve ever stayed in for meeting other travellers and socializing.

Burg Hostel – Sighisoara, Romania
Hostel af Chapman, Stockholm, Sweden, http://svenskaturist… – never slept in it, just saw it many times from outside, but the idea of a hostel on an old boat, in the middle of Stockholm, sounds very appealing.

Oh, I forgot to mention Villa Camerata, Florence, Italy.
we camped there, so I don’t know much details about the rooms, but the atmosphere was great (this was in April 2007, things might have changed in between) and the drinks were cheap

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My favorite hostel is Kabul Youth Hostel. It is the Europe’s most famous hostel in Barcelona. It provides a great facility. it is open 24 hrs. a day. it is the best place to relax in air conditioned comfort and catch up on those never-ending emails (for free!). And by night it converts into the famous bar – a great place to relax, reflect on your day, and plan the night ahead over a drink or 2, whilst getting to know other guests from all over the world.

There are many more good hostels around the world. Once i visited to The Pink Palace hostel. It is situated at Corfu Island in Greece. It its famous for its beach location and parties. The parties out there are really awesome. The activities are also amazing. Its not even very expensive compare to the facilities provide by them.

Hotel Latvia, located in Rigas center

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I’ve been in Sydney Central Hostel and I think it’s one of the best hostel that I’ve stayed. All fully furnished and have TV and fridge. Truly convenient and comfortable.

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Totters in Wales in the city of Caernarfon.

Totters

Nice quiet hostel. About a block off of the main run. I stopped there years ago while touring with stratravel.com