100hostels
Better hostels. Better trips. Field notes from 200+ stays across 26 countries. Get the bookTips for guestsABOUT ME
Hi! My name is Amyn. I’ve stayed in over 100 hostels across 17+ countries, and each experience has been uniquely amazing. My goal is now to help enhance hostel stays for both guests and owners.
The hostel system is simple yet powerful, hosting travelers from around the world. It is indeed a viable alternative to hotels.
This website showcases the main features of hostels, offers tips on optimizing your experience, and helps you avoid beginner mistakes. Hostel owners can also find perspectives to enhance their guests experience.
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What is a hostel?
According to the dictionary, a hostel is an ‘establishment which provides inexpensive food and lodging for a specific group of people, such as students, workers, or travelers.‘
This definition might limit the perception of hostels as merely places to stay. In reality, hostels can serve as a great starting point for exploring a new city or country, offering a more comprehensive travel experience.
There is no universal formula for the perfect hostel because each one adapts to its environment, as well as the owner and guests themselves.
Pocna, Mexico
Pai, Thailand
Le Bic, Quebec
Medellin, Colombia
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HOSTELS BY COUNTRIES*
*In terms of quality/price ratio as experienced as of March 2025.
Best of & Worst of
These are the most appreciated features of hostels, regardless of country or local culture.
BEST OF HOSTEL EXPERIENCE
- Meeting like-minded travelers
- Feeling welcomed, not foreign
- Making new friends
- Budget-friendly stays
- Insider local tips
These are the least appreciated features of hostels, regardless of country or local culture.
WORST OF HOSTEL EXPERIENCE
- Missing hygiene essentials
- Excessive rules that kill the vibe
- No communal gathering space
- No local guidance or maps
- Squeaky beds and doors
These are the most appreciated feelings when meeting fellow travelers.
BEST OF GUEST ENCOUNTERS
- Caring and sharing guests
- Respectful of vibes
- Language exchange
- Skill sharing
- Travel stories & road trips
These are the least appreciated feelings when meeting fellow travelers.
WORST OF GUEST ENCOUNTERS
- Packing too early in the morning
- Not respecting privacy
- All time on phones
- Making noise / snoring without care
- Complaining online instead of talking
Ready for the adventure?
If. not now. when?
Where Travel Meets Human Cooperation.
100 hostels. 15 countries. One lesson.
Human cooperation works. A hostel is more than a place to sleep: strangers meet, share, collaborate, and create temporary communities.
Our Story
Every hostel reflects its culture, hosts, and travelers. Across two years and fifteen countries, 100 Hostels became a journey into community, belonging, freedom, and resilience.
What We Learned
Human Cooperation
Shared values help strangers create a common atmosphere.
Temporary Community
Strangers often leave as friends connected by experience.
Shared Experiences
A shared meal or story can become a lasting memory.
Resilience
Trust and adaptability help communities survive disruption.
The Vision
A hostel inspired by the best lessons of one hundred others would:
- Encourage meaningful connection
- Balance freedom with shared responsibility
- Support travelers, creators, and remote workers
- Foster sustainability and cooperation
- Turn stays into memorable experiences
What Travel Teaches
Travel teaches humility, beauty, courage, adaptability, curiosity, and how to live with less while experiencing more.
Join the Conversation
Explore new ways of thinking about community, travel, and human cooperation.