European Hostels Best Backpacker Destinations

Budapest Hostels / Hungary

Budapest is the capital of Hungary, and with a population of 1.8 million citizens, it is by far the biggest city in the country. The city is often referred to as the Paris of the east, and deserves this name. It bears some resemblance to Prague, but is larger and friendlier. The picturesque setting on two sides of the Danube, the nine connecting bridges, and the villas and public buildings from the fin de siEcle era really make Budapest one of th...

Amsterdam Amstelveen Hostels / Netherlands

Lively, lascivious Amsterdam has a unique atmosphere that belies the caricature of the dour Dutch.Radiating out from the Dam Square, the historic centre of the city is ringed by quaint canals and cobbled streets, thronged with bicycles, tourists, houseboats, students, and street performers. The city wears two faces: on one it smiles and beckons hedonistic youth with its notorious Red Light District and liberal view of marijuana use, while on the ...

Athens Hostels / Greece

Athens exudes a unique charm, its lively character winning over tens of thousands of visitors every year. Street markets, vine-covered tavernas, souvenir stalls and historical monuments all form a conglomerate with buildings old and new in this city, which one out of four Greeks call home. For tourists the greatest advantage is that most attractions are accessible on foot in the central area around the landmark Acropolis. Walking is the best way ...

Hamburg Hostels / Germany

Hamburg is a watery city, geographically, historically and atmospherically. It is Germanys second biggest city and lies on the Elbe River, for centuries a major port and trading centre for central Europe. The city has a network of canals that rival those of Venice (it is said to have more bridges than Venice) and is centred on two artificial lakes that take up eight percent of its total area. Probably because of all the water, Hamburg is also kno...

Amsterdam Hostels / Netherlands

Bodrum Hostels / Turkey

Ancient Hallicarnassus, city of the amazing Mausoleum, one the seven wonders of antiquity, the well known castel, amphtheatre and very uniqe marine museum, is today modern Bodrum, a relaxing a party town with a magnificent mountain surrounding, that is full of amazing markets and home to stunning sunsets. The sand is warm as well as the water, and this popular destination has to be seen to be believed. The best location for scuba diveres, the loc...

Barcelona Hostels / Spain

The enchanting city of Barcelona is a visual delight, and has an atmosphere that combines elegance and sophistication with provincial charm. In exploring its streets youll discover medieval romance in its Gothic quarter and the awe-inspiring delights of the fantastic and sometimes outrageous Art Nouveau architecture of Gaudi and his contemporaries.The funicular up to Tibidabo, or the cable car up Montjuic both offer breathtaking views over this c...

Florence Hostels / Italy

The principal Tuscan city of Florence (Firenze) nestles below the wooded foothills of the Apennines, along the banks of the Arno River. The works of Botticelli, Michelangelo, Bruneschelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Boccaccio, Alberti, Masaccio, Donatello, Vasari and Fra Angelico imbue the city with the magnificence of their contribution to art and life. The city itself is muse to some and home to many stylish citizens who titivate the cobbled streets an...

Mykonos Island Hostels / Greece

Today, Mykonos is one of the most cosmopolitan islands in Greece, having become increasingly popular with mass tourism. It is known for its diverse and intense nightlife featured by a vast number of bars and nightclubs. Mykonos is also known for its sandy beaches. The nightlife of Mykonos is marketed as among the best in Europe. Mykonos also attracts famous DJs to its renowned clubs and beach bars. In addition, Mykonos is a gay-friendly resort a...

Venice Hostels / Italy

Elegant Venetian buildings and palaces peer over the historical maze of narrow streets and labyrinth of canals that contrive to make this a unique city. Tourists naturally flock to Venice to experience its inimitable charm. The downside of this can be felt in the narrow streets and cramped piazzas of its sought-after areas. A good way to get to know a more personal side of Venice is to saunter through its romantic back streets and residential qua...

Paris Hostels / France

It is impossible not to fall in love with Paris. The citys people are stylish and flirtatious, its architecture seductive, its restaurants and nightlife devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and its streets are scattered with dreams.There is no best time to visit Paris; in every season the city is always alive. Summer days are spent lazing on the banks of the Seine, sipping coffee at a sidewalk cafe, or idling in one of the citys many gardens or for...

Berlin Hostels / Germany

For most of the latter part of the 20th century, Berlin has stood as a symbol of the division between East and West, split by the inwell known fortified wall erected to separate the socialist sector from the democratic district. When the Berlin Wall was pulled down in 1990 the city discovered that it suddenly had two of everything, most notably two very distinct societies separated both socially and economically. The past decade has seen Berlin e...