- Jetpak City Hostel, Berlin, Germany
- Hostel of the Sun, Naples, Italy
- La Chimba, Santiago, Chile
- Mama's Hostel, Krakow, Poland
- Wombat's City Hostel (The Lounge), Vienna, Austria
You can find the rest of the winners on the
hostelworld.com website
.
This list got me thinking about my favorite hostels. I think my two all-time favorites might be
Skye Backpackers
on the Isle of Skye in Scotland and
Ostello Cinque Terre
in Manarola, Italy. Or maybe
Chalet Martin
in Gryon, Switzerland, oooh, or
Casa Caracol
in Cadiz, Spain. Ok, I should stop now, because this activity could continue all afternoon. The great thing about hostels is that at their best, they appeal to people of all ages and offer a comfortable and affordable way to stay all over the world.
Hostelworld.com has just announced its picks for the world's top hostels, based on the votes of a half-million hostelers. The top five picks are: