Best Hostel Booking Sites

If you are planning a trip and interested in a communal atmosphere, meeting like-minded travelers and saving money then hostels are a fantastic option. However, just as they can be amazingly fun and social places; it is easy to choose a hostel that is not suited to you which can really ruin your trip. Using these apps you can easily way up the pros and cons of each hostel, read about other travelers’ experiences and find the perfect temporary home for you no matter where in the world you end up.

Best Hostel Booking Websites

HostelWorld

This is definitely one of the most popular sites and is often discussed in hostels across the UK. HostelWorld is simple to use and includes almost every hostel you are likely to find. This is more than just a booking app. It is prolific that almost all hostels will have a tonne of up-to-date reviews from a variety of travelers so you are sure to find someone who has commented on what’s important to you in the review section.

Booking.com

This is the website of choice for many and, unlike its close competitor HostelWorld, users can often reserve a bed without paying any money upfront. Anyone who has spent some time traveling will know that transport delays and last-minute changes to your plans make it very easy to leave your reserved beds unused. So, it is great when you don’t have to worry about breaking your budget on unmet reservations.

HostelBookers

Perhaps less well known than HostelWorld, there are some big benefits to using a site like this. In fact, many reports that HostelBookers offers cheaper rates than other hostel booking sites and, depending on your budget, unbeatable prices are many travelers’ top priority.

Agoda

Here you can find a great selection with fantastic rates too. It doesn’t work the best every time but, especially when you book in advance, it is possible to save lots of money on your booking. Another fantastic thing about Agoda is the ability to claim refunds for issues like having to cancel a reservation due to illness.

Hostelz

A little different from the previously mentioned hostel booking sites, Hostelz is actually an aggregate booking site that looks lists search results from a range of different booking sites like Booking.com and HostelWorld. In this way, you can way up the options easily and ensure you get the best deal. You can also book straight through the Hostelz website quickly and at no extra cost.

One more benefit of using this site is that you can usually find more available beds at the hostels you are looking for – often there are twice as many beds available on this site as it checks across a wide range of sites. In addition, you should many more hostels listed on Hostelz rather than searching each site individually.

Booking directly on the hostel’s website

In a world full of smartphones and apps like the ones listed below the benefits of visiting a hostel’s personal website are often overlooked. This is something not many travelers consider but you could save money by contacting the hostel and booking directly. We have found that you can find prices of up to 30% off the total price when you go on their site directly.

Plus, even if the hostel doesn’t have its site you can often email the host directly or find them on Facebook. They may even be open for negotiating on price, especially if you mention they will be saving money on commission.