Staying in hostels is great for a couple of main reasons: first, you save a TON of money, and then you get to meet all sorts of awesome, like-minded travellers. But how do you know you're picking a good hostel β and where in the world do you find them?? Well, in moments like this, you turn to The Broke Backpacker.
HOW to Find the Worldβs Best HostelsThere are way too many hostels in this world. Not even the most experienced backpacker could stay at all of them! But The Broke Backpacker team is comprised of a dozen experienced backpacking vagabonds. And in instances like this, it helps that we've collectively spent way too long inside smelly hostel dorms. We know what makes a hostel good, we know where in the world to find them, and we know how to get the sickest deals. And we're keen to share, so check out our top secret tips below π€«
WHERE to Find the Worldβs Best HostelsRighty-ho, the world is big, so you need to pick! Where in the world are you planning to go next? Here are some of the places our readers love the most:
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