Hostels were once crowded and not too clean havens for budget travelers. Staying with a few strangers in itself is stressful for many tourists, and the situation was exacerbated by sheets of dubious freshness, ancient furniture, dirty bathrooms and other sacrifices made to save money.
With such a poor reputation of hostels, it becomes clear why there is a tendency to luxurious comfortable hostels - or luxury hostels.
We present you the top10 luxury hostels in Europe selected by The Guardian Based on the popular Budget Traveler guide.
10. Les Piaules, Paris
One place costs from 25 euros, two - from 90 euros.
Paris hostels are rather mediocre, but Les Piaules, decorated in an art deco style and located next to the fashion district of Belleville, compares favorably with their "brothers." There are curtains between the beds, Wi-Fi is free, and sunbathers can do so on the rooftop terrace.
9. Generator, Venice
One place costs from 16 euros, two - from 38 euros.
This is the most expensive Generator hostel, but it is very competitive in price compared to hotel prices in the center of Venice. Inside the hostel there are beautiful mosaic floors, Murano glass chandeliers and lots of velvet.
8. ClinkNoord, Amsterdam
One place costs from 12 euros, two - from 81 euros.
This hostel is within walking distance of Amsterdam Central Station. Although the rooms in it are quite small (and what else can you expect from an institution with 750 rooms) they are quite comfortable, with soft beds and bathrooms, after visiting which you do not want to wash again.
7. Circus Hostel, Berlin
One place costs from 19 euros, two - from 75 euros.
If you are a fan of actor David Hasselhoff and love to travel, then you are simply obliged to look into this hostel. It houses the Hasselhoff Museum. There is also a brewery, bike rental, free walking tours, yoga courses and many other services.
6. LaBanda Rooftop, Seville
One place costs from 23 euros.
Featuring a beautiful rooftop terrace, great views of Seville Cathedral, reasonably priced dishes and comfortable rooms, LaBanda Rooftop is one of Spain’s best hostels. All rooms have handmade wooden beds. There are no private rooms, only dormitories for four, six or eight guests.
5. Soul Kitchen Junior, St. Petersburg
One place costs from 15 euros, two - from 56 euros.
So the Russian hostel was included in the rating of the best European hostels in the luxury segment. Brick walls, vintage furniture, low hanging lamps and kitsch wall decorations create a sense of security and security. Those who want maximum comfort can book a suite with a huge wooden bed and a fireplace.
4. Sir Toby’s, Prague
One place costs from 10 euros, two - from 32 euros.
Loved by tourists, Prague boasts a very comfortable hostel located in an old house in the Holesovice district. It has a large pub in the basement, a beautiful garden, spacious rooms with wooden floors and retro furniture.
3. Tattva Design, Porto
One place costs from 15 euros, two - from 47 euros.
It occupies two historic buildings in Porto and is the largest luxury hostel in the city. It has rooms for several people as well as for individual couples. All rooms are equipped with bathrooms, and in the luxury hostel there is a restaurant and a bar with a terrace.
2. Celica Hostel, Ljubljana
One place costs from 18 euros, two - from 24 euros.
It took more than ten years of effort to turn the prison building, which closed in 2001 and was almost destroyed by the authorities, into a popular hotel. Over 80 artists from all over the world worked on the decoration of the rooms. However, Celica Hostel is devoid of standard hostel attributes such as a kitchen and places to chat.
1. The Yellow, Rome
One place costs from 15 euros, two - from 50 euros.
This place is ideal for young travelers who love the atmosphere of carelessness and controlled chaos. The hostel has a bar, a club, a rooftop terrace, a mini-cinema with a projector, everything so as not to feel boredom.
