World's Best and Coolest Hostels

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Top 10 Cool Hostels

What is a Hostel Anyway ?

Hostels are a great way to see the world on a budget. From the cheapest to the more grand there is something to accommodate every taste and budget. The great thing about hostels is that tons of college students flock to them because they're cheap and fun so there's always plenty of student travelers around to party with!

In most every other part of the world hostels are the main way people stay while visiting a foreign place. A hostel is a room, usually bunk beds or twin beds. They are occupied by two to up to twelve people and possibly even more. You can book online how many beds you want to reserve. This is how you pay by the night. And if you wish to reserve all the beds in the room you have to do that while booking. I would recommend www.hostelio.com for online hostel booking. (They don't charge booking fees)

Anyway, here is my list of Top 10 Coolest Hostels in the world. I actually stayed in a few of them and they really deserve to be in this list. Why stay in a boring hostel when you can book a room in one of these odd destinations?

Check the list, share with your friends and start planning your next trip to at least one of them !

Zhangzhou Wei Qun Lou Inn, China 

It totally reminds of an outer space settlement or something. Breathtaking!

zhangzhou wei qun lou inn

As the unique building model in the mountainous area, Fujian Tulou is a miracle in the history of world architecture. It is the symbol of wisdom and diligence of Hakka people who moved to the boundary of Guangdong and Fujian from the central plains of China. Tulou, as an outstanding representative of Hakka culture, is listed to World Cultural Heritage in July, 2008. Now, Tulou is attracting more and more people in the world.

Kadir's Tree House, Turkey 

Fulfill your childhood dream and stay in a tree house village.

kadirs tree houses

With its unspoilt scenery and fascinating Lycian history, this part of Turkey's Mediterranean coast is the perfect place for an unforgettable holiday. Staying at Kadir's will ensure that you do have the perfect holiday. At Kadir's, we cater for everybody; the young to the young at heart. Live out every kid's dream to sleep in a real treehouse, or spend a night of comfort in one of our well appointed bungalows.

Jumbo Jet Hostel, Sweden 

Now translate this concept in real flying jumbos and I would be one happy traveler.

jumbo jet hostel

Welcome onboard the worlds first Boeing 747-200 Jumbo Jet converted into an up market Hostel for the discerning traveler! Jumbo Hostel is only a ten minute walk away from the check-in counters at Arlanda airport. An extraordinary experience to have before beginning of your trip! As well as relaxing!

Local Cave House Hotel, Turkey 

It looks like more like a super awesome adventure hotel.

local cave house hotel

Local Cave House; Our all rooms are cave and with bathroom. Our place is in the centre of Cappadocia: Goreme. We have 9 cave rooms 1 family cave suite 1 honeymoon suite, deluxe suites with double and single bed. Central Heated Rooms with Air Condition.

Lua Cheia Youth Hostel, Brazil 

Who would ever guessed that there is a castle like this in Brazil and it's a youth hostel.

lua cheia youth hostel

Besides staying in a Youth Hostel to relax, you have access to tours, a great place to make friends! So leave your gremlins behind and have fun. During your time staying with us, don't miss the oportunity to ask us about trips to the Fernando de Noronha Island.

Carbisdale Castle, Scotland 

Another castle, and a real one from Scotland...

carbisdale castle

Why not stay in a real highland castle? Carbisdale Castle Youth Hostel was built for the Dowager Duchess of Sutherland. Since then it has housed wealthy and influential people, and even served as a royal refuge.

Anak Ranch, Mongolia 

You are invited to the Anak Ranch of Mongolia to experience a unique way of life.

Anak Ranch

At the ranch, you can ride unfenced, wide-open steppe and taiga in the last great wilderness of the world. You might take a hunk of cheese, a stick of sausage, and a canteen and ride out to look for the horses, ranging somewhere on the open steppe or in the hills. You might ride north for a few days to spy the Russian Orthodox monastery across the border, or southwest to the lost Buddhist monastery in the hills.

You will sleep in a ger, the traditional Mongolian nomad's home. You will eat home-grown and all-natural food, including roast meat, cheese, stew, vegetables, milk, yogurt, and airag. You will learn to drink vodka the Mongolian way, accepting a proffered glass with honor and blessing the land in the directions of the four winds.

Radeka Downunder Underground Mine Hostel, Australia 

Staying in a Opal Mine? Now thats weird...

Radeka Downunder Underground Backpackers

Radeka Downunder Underground Backpackers Inn & Underground Motel is located in the centre of Coober Pedy, Outback South Australia. You go 6.5m deep down into the Earth for your accommodation like the locals to escape the heat of summer and the cold of winter.

Radeka Downunder was originally an Opal Mine which has now been transformed into an Underground accommodation outlet with Dorm Beds, Budget Rooms and Motel Rooms with ensuite.

Hostel Celica, Slovenia 

Former prison now serves as a hostel... Cool !

Hostel Celica

Not only does the Celica bill itself as an art gallery - there are works all over the walls and the colour scheme is garish to say the least - but it's also a former prison. Backpackers can become inmates if they so wish, and sleep in the cells.

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