City Hostels
Interested in city discoveries? Check out our ‘Small City Break’ hostels and explore hidden urban gems around the world. View below our selection of city hostels ‘with a difference ‘– they’re not the usual locations that come to mind! Your trip is only a few moments away… Be inspired with HI!
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Argentina | ||||
La Casona de Don Jaime is the best place for you to stay in Rosario. Located Downtown, just meters away from the city´s main attractions and just a few blocks aways from the Paraná River. We are the first and only International Youth Hostel in Rosario. It is built in a last century house that keeps the family warmth and spirit. Hosted by young travelers that know exactly what you are looking for in a hostel. La Casona´s staff is looking forward to make your stay a great experience, so you feel safety and comfortable. Like at home. | more... |
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Australia | |||||
Adelaide Central YHA is set close to city's parks as well as restaurants, cafes, museums and galleries. This comfortable Adelaide hostel has rooms with 2-6 beds, with ensuite shower and toilet. Facilities include a large self-catering kitchen, dining room, TV rooms, bike hire, air-conditioned rooms and internet access. There are also free pancakes on Tuesdays and Fridays. Group facilities with conference room available. | more... |
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Peacefully located at the edge of the Salzach woods, 25 minutes walk from Salzburg's Old Town, the hostel provides easy access to the city's sights. Rooms have 1-4 beds, most with private bathrooms, and facilities include TV room, cafeteria, a big garden area, and a kitchen serving dinners, lunches and lunch packs. | more... |
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Situated a 15-minute walk from the city centre and 10 minutes from the new "Museumsquartier", the hostel offers easy access to sightseeing and shopping. Rooms have 4-6 beds. | more... |
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Offering great views over Vienna, the 41-bed hostel is set close to the Hotel Schloss Wilhelminenberg and is surrounded by a forest, vineyards and meadows. The city centre is 25 minutes away by public transport. Most rooms have four beds and private bath and toilet. Facilities include table tennis, pool table, and cable TV. | more... |
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Belgium | |||||
Ah, Liège! What more can we say about this town? A hive of activity throughout the year, world capital of student folklore, nerve centre of Belgian football and so many other things. Liège Youth Hostel is in perfect harmony with the spirit of the town. Party the night away in a fabulous setting, every night of the week? No fear! Well, we will let you sleep in.... | more... |
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Victoria has been the capital of British Columbia since 1871. The Victoria Hostel, housed in a beautiful heritage building in the city's historic downtown centre, is close to the picturesque waterfront, the legislature buildings, and the Royal British Columbia Museum. The hostel makes a perfect base for exploring Vancouver Island!... | more... |
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China | |||||
Shenzhen is a legend in Chinese recent history. It has changed itself from a small fishing village to a metropolitan city in just over two decades. It is a catchment of all the elites both at home and from aboard. It holds certain degree of resemblance to Hong Kong (which is just a stone's throw away) but also differs with its own character in many ways.... | more... |
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YHA Bath is set in a beautiful Italianate mansion within large private gardens and just a short walk from the centre of this vibrant World Heritage City with its many attractions. There’s a licensed restaurant for you to relax in after a busy day exploring what the city has to offer. | more... |
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Bristol YHA is a high quality, four star hostel providing a relaxed oasis in the heart of Bristol. This friendly, vibrant and culturally rich and diverse city, boasts many world famous attractions. | more... |
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Fantastic customer friendly hostel in a fascinating, friendly city! There are a rich variety of museums, theatres, comedy clubs, night clubs, bars and restaurants to enjoy nearby. A short trip will take you to Antony Gormley’s sculpture installation on Crosby beach. ... | more... |
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Premiership football, designer shopping, fine museums, theatres and extreme sports are all near this canal-side purpose built Manchester hostel. YHA Manchester makes an ideal city break base or as a stopover en route to other parts of the North West and promises visitors a fun and stimulating stay. ... | more... |
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With a £1.2 million investment which includes a new restaurant and 16 en suite bedrooms, YHA Stratford will reopen 16th April 2013.... | more... |
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After a £2 million investment, YHA York will reopen on 29th March 2013. Standing in its own spacious grounds, YHA York provides the perfect base for exploring the beautiful historic City of York, with its world class attractions, shops, restaurants and mediaeval streets, all clustered together within the city walls and below the imposing York Minster. ... | more... |
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Finland | |||||
Tampere Dream Hostel is a brand new design hostel run by a young, traveler-minded family. We offer excellent value-for-money in an international style hostel. | more... |
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Would you like to stay in a peaceful hostel, surrounded by beautiful nature and history, just 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) from the city centre? Linnasmäki offers all this and also a great setting for socialising in its sunny inner courtyard, sauna and swimming pool.... | more... |
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Friendly hostel with 23 rooms/100 beds ! Located in the peaceful area near the city center by the river Aura. Easy to reach from the airport and the harbor with the direct bus connection.... | more... |
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The hostel is located south of the city centre and makes a good base for exploring the old town, the big fish market and the Nausicaa sea life centre. Accommodation is in 2-4 bedded rooms according to availabilities with ensuite bathrooms, and facilities include kitchen, meal service, pool, bar, and TV room. | more... |
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Located in the heart of the city known as the gastronomic capital of France, Lyon Hostel is near Lyon's Renaissance district, between the Cathedral of St. Jean and the Gallo Roman Museum. The hostel overlooks the city and offers impressive views of Lyon.... | more... |
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Come and stay at Nice Camélias Hostel and enjoy our peaceful oasis in the heart of the city. Located 500m from the train station and within walking distance of the beach, this French Riviera hostel is centrally located and provides you with beautifully decorated accommodation inspired by the romance of the Riviera.... | more... |
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Situated 2km north west of the city centre, this new hostel offers easy access to Nimes' Roman remains and its magnificent Jardin de la Fontaine. There is capacity for 80 guests and facilities include internet access, laundry, kitchen and meals.... | more... |
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Located close to Rennes' old town with its restaurants and bars, the hostel makes a good base for exploring the nearby sights of Mont St-Michel and St Malo, or the Brocéliande forest located nearby. Accommodation is in 1-4 bedded rooms and facilities include a self service restaurant, bar-cafeteria and TV room. | more... |
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Come and stay at Hostel Rouen, located in the historic town of Rouen, the historical capital city of Normandy. Renowned for its medieval cobbled streets and antique shops, this is a cultured city with many museums and churches.... | more... |
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Germany | |||||
The Freiburg Youth Hostel team is looking forward to your visit! Check-in between 1 pm and 8 pm, check-out before 10 am. | more... |
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On the outskirts of this UNESCO world heritage town and on the edge of Hildesheim Forest with views of the town and the Harz Mountains. | more... |
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Iceland | |||||
Reykjavík Downtown Hostel has firmly established itself as one of the most highly recommended HI Hostels in the world, providing comfortable and classy accommodation and excellent service at an affordable price. It is nestled a stones throw from the lively harbor area, in the heart of downtown Reykjavík, within minutes from most of Reykjavík’s bars, clubs, cafes and restaurants, yet in a quiet residential street. It has been an Eco certified place to stay since 2010.... | more... |
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Ireland (Republic of) | |||||
The Dublin International Hostel is just a short walk from the city centre and the main tourist attractions. The hostel is widely known for its friendly and helpful staff. We have plenty of events on all year around and great discounts for all attractions from bus tours to pub crawls and an outdoors eating area too! The hostel reception is open 24 hours a day all year round with FREE Wi-Fi access, making it the best place to stay when you want to visit Dublin on a budget. This HI-Q Accredited Dublin YHA hostel offers a range of accommodation with large common areas, a games room, an outdoor seating area with children’s play area and conference facilities.... | more... |
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Stayokay Amsterdam Zeeburg hostel is situated east of the centre in a typical Amsterdam neighborhood. The city’s must-see attractions are but a fifteen-minute cycle or tram trip away. Take a tour of the canals by boat, visit world famous museums or head off shopping along the colourful Kalverstraat and there’s always plenty to do at the hostel in the evening! ... | more... |
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Just a 10 minutes walk from the centre of the recidence city of the Dutch Royal house, this picturesque hostel is close to many attractions and famous musea. It is also just 5km from the most popular beach at Scheveningen. Internet access, billiards, library and meals are offered and accommodation is in 2-8 bedded rooms with en-suite bathrooms. | more... |
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The hostel is situated 20km from Amsterdam and 3km from the vivid centre of Haarlem, offering a wealth of restaurants, cafes and galleries such as the Frans Hals Museum. Accommodation is in 4-8 beddedrooms with private sanitary facilities. Other facilities include common (non smoking) room, restaurant, bar with terrace on water-side, discount tickets for various museums/attractions in Haarlem/Amsterdam and bike hire. All prices include tourist-tax, breakfast and bedlinnen. | more... |
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Visit Maastricht, the city of exuberance in the south, and taste flavours from afar. It’s the place for people who like to shop, marvel in museums, enjoy fine food and drink, and unwind in a buzzing café ambiance. If it’s nature you’re after, head off and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the hilly Limburg landscape. Stayokay Maastricht serves as the ideal home base to explore the city and its surroundings!... | more... |
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Stayokay Rotterdam is located in the centre of Rotterdam in the striking Cube Houses. These peculiar homes built on pylons were designed by the Dutch architect Piet Blom in 1984. The houses are located close to the Oude Haven, a historic area of the city bristling with bars, restaurants and cafés and beside the Blaak subway station. The hostel are decorated simply and stylishly according to a design created by the Edward van Vliet/SEVV design agency. Every room has its own washing facilities and the hostel is fitted with state-of-the-art facilities and offers free Wi-Fi. Come enjoy the cosy atmosphere and the Stayokay employees’ warm hospitality!... | more... |
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Belfast International hostel is the largest in Belfast City and situated between Belfast’s cosmopolitan and historic city centre and the lively University Quarter. Perfect for all ages, Belfast International offers excellent value accommodation within walking distance of the city’s museums, galleries, theatres, music venues, restaurants, cafes, pubs and clubs. The hostel offers both ensuite and standard bedrooms in a variety of sizes, excellent self catering facilities, the Causeway Cafe with extensive menu suited to the budget traveller and a secure free car park. | more... |
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Welcome to Ålesund hostel! This hostel is one of the HI network of hostels in the Fjords region of Norway. Located in the heart of the city centre, Ålesund hostel is within close vicinity of some of Norway’s most celebrated tourist attractions. Ålesund was rebuilt after the great town fire in 1904. Today the city is one of 3 European cities that feature magnificent Jugend art nouveau architecture. | more... |
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This hostel is a seasonal hostel, which means it is not open all year and has seaonal opening times. Please keep this is mind when checking avaliability. Førde is surrounded by beautiful scenery, and the area has got plenty to offer when it comes to outdoor activities. How about hiking in the mountains during the summer, or try cross country or downhill skiing during the winter? The hostel is located next to the hospital, approximately 2 km from Førde centre. | more... |
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Our city has activities for both children and adults. Medieval and art museums, the world’s oldest paddle steamer in scheduled service (Skibladner), ice skating, 1500 sq meter indoor playground (NEW!), water park, sandy beach, candle foundry, zoo, nice nature with lots of different birds, fishing possibilities and shopping centres are some of the activities Hamar offer. After a busy day with a lot of fun, you can come back to our motel and apartement, have a tasteful dinner and relax in good atmosphere. We have comfortable beds, TV and bathroom in all our rooms and apartments. ... | more... |
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This hostel is a seasonal hostel, which means it is not open all year and has seasonal opening times. Please keep this is mind when checking availability. Molde Vandrerhjem is set in beautiful natural surroundings on the west side of downtown Molde. The hostel has a lovely view of fjords and mountains as well as splendid lawns for the guests’ enjoyment. All together the hostel has 28 rooms and 70 beds. Shower and toilet facilities are shared in the hallway. ... | more... |
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Hotel Sverre is centrally located in Sandnes with pedestrian as our nearest neighbour. Bus and train station is only 150 meters from the hotel and all the city facilities such as shops, restaurants, and the new Science Center in the immediate vicinity. | more... |
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The St. Svithun Hostel in Stavanger is a modern hostel with a central location in relation to attractions in and around Stavanger. All our rooms have shower/WC, TV and free wireless Internet access. Breakfast, bed linen and towels are included in our prices. There is good capacity for groups and courses.... | more... |
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Pink Panther's Hostel is situated in the city centre, just a few steps from the Market Square, short walk from the central train station it offers you the unforgettable atmosphere of Krakow's Old Town. Unique place to chill out and meet fellow travellers. The living room and the kitchen are a social centre and a heart of the hostel with free Wi-Fi internet & events. Devoted staff will join you in the clubs and arrange evening activities such as beer pong games, karaoke or chocolate fondue.... | more... |
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Portugal | |||||
As soon as you get there, you'll realize this won't be your last visit to the city. There's just too much to see. Since you're staying at the Porto Hostel, we will be honoured to serve you breakfast with a panoramic view of the Douro estuary and after the grub, check out the town. Take in the different styles of local architecture, zigzag across the bridges, taste the Port wine in one of the many... | more... |
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Meet the 'princess of Lima'; the town of Viana do Castelo. Go on, bow down before her. This noble city on the Minho coast will put you up at its luxurious Youth Hostel - a recently built unit with excellent facilities. The mouth of the river Lima shelters an important port and shipyard while Viana do Castelo shows off its beautiful monuments to its visitors. The most emblematic landmark is... | more... |
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The hostel is located in elegant St Alban. The building that houses the hostel is an original Basle family home by the St Alban Canal. In the past, this canal provided a connection between Basle's factories and the river Rhine. The medieval old town, the town centre and a wide variety of galleries and museums are all within easy reach of the hostel. Accommodation is in 1-8 - bedded rooms, and the hostel offers souvenirs, TV, internet access, washing facilities and meals. | more... |
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Fribourg is a bustling city, with its fantastic sculptures and fontains created by Jean Tinguely, who lived and worked there. It is also a reassuring city thanks to its medieval buildings' walls which give charm to the centre of the dukes Zähringen's city. Above all, it is a fast moving and charming city thanks to the many students and the friendly locals. The River Sarine goes right through the town. | more... |
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In a lakeside setting about 5km from the centre of Lausanne, the hostel makes a good base for exploring this ancient city, from its glorious Gothic cathedral to its lively bars and discos. The charming former fishing village of Ouchy is nearby. There is capacity for 240 guests and facilities incude TV, laundry and restaurant. | more... |
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This lively hostel is part of a 'Jugendpalast' (Palace of Youth) also housing a radio station, a music school and a press agency for young people. The hostel is situated on the edge of Locarno's gracious old town and makes a good starting point for hiking and biking in the Ticino valleys. Set on the banks of Lake Maggiore, Locarno also makes a good base for watersports. | more... |
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Luzern Youth Hostel is in a quiet area in the Rotsee district, a short bus ride from the centre of this ancient city of bridges and towers gloriously set on Lake Lucerne. The Alps are also easily accessible. There is capacity for 194 guests and facilities include internet access, TV, garden, games such as table tennis, laundry and meals. | more... |
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Traditional holiday destination Montreux on Lake Geneva is where the action is. And the hostel is bang in the middle - unmissable! Jazzy dining room, classic common area, rustic foyer, Latin esprit and sophistication – Montreux is the place to be! The Lakeside offers countless leisure activities. | more... |
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Stay in Solothurn youth hostel – an unforgettable experience! Discover the steel and glass construction inside the historical customs house "Am Land". The Aare cycle path leads right past our front door. In the evening, you can stroll through the picturesque little streets of the Old Town with its cosy pubs and incredible offer of cultural attractions and leisure activities. | more... |
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The historic market town of Zofingen is a captivating place to visit, with its charming Old Town. The town became famous thanks to Ringier, the Swiss media company. Zofingen is one hour by train from Zürich, Basle, Lucerne and Berne. The youth hostel lies on the edge of the Old Town, in a beautiful park full of old trees. | more... |
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In 1435 and in 1887,an entire section of the town sank into the lake, enticed by the legendary Sea Maiden of Zug. The only things sinking into the lake today, however, are the rays of the setting sun. But you're quite entitled to be enticed by images of sunsets or the water as you approach the Youth Hostel, just two minutes from the lake shore. And in Zug today, nobody could possibly sink into boredom, because Zug is the place to be, whether you're a rollerblade fan or a caving enthusiast. | more... |
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