The
World's Best Hostels
by Jessica
Howell
Hostels
- they appeal to the young, the budget-minded and the
fiercly independent backpackers among us. A comfortable
space and a warm environment are breeding grounds for
personal tips, suggestions and advice that go far beyond
that of any concierge. Finally being appreciated for
their significant role in the travel sphere, hostels
cease to slow in popularity. And as a recent HostelWorld.com
survey shows, there are plenty worthy of awards.
Dublin
was host to this year's third annual "Hoscars"
Award Ceremony - a celebration of this year's hottest
hostels tailored for an international audience. Winners
were chosen by more than 500,000 hostel users who voted
on over 10,000 properties. Each voter was surveyed after
their hostel stay and asked to "grade" the
property on six criteria: character, security, location,
staff, fun and cleanliness.
And
so, the winners of Hostelworld.com's Top Ten Hostels
in the World are...
1.
Friendly
Fun Frank's Backpacker Hostel:
Riga, Latvia
2. Picasso's
Corner Backpacker Hostel: Malaga,
Spain
3. Mama's
Hostel: Krakow, Poland
4. Oasis
Backpackers Hostel: Granada, Spain
5. Athens
Backpackers: Athens, Greece
6. Wombats
City Hostel: Munich, Germany
7. MuchoMadrid:
Madrid, Spain
8. Hôme
Deluxe: Valencia, Spain
9. Indigo
Youth Hostel: Valencia, Spain
10. Funky
Backpackers: Granada, Spain
The
Hoscars also recognize several other categories important
to travelers. These winners include:
Best
Small Hostel - Nord Hostel, St
Petersburg, Russia
Best
Large Hostel - Wake Up! Sydney,
Australia
Most
Secure - MuchoMadrid, Madrid,
Spain
Cleanest
- EastSeven Berlin Hostel, Berlin, Germany
Best
Staff - Picasso's Corner Backpackers
Hostel, Malaga, Spain
Best
Character - Red Lantern House,
Beijing, China
Most
Fun - Oasis Backpackers Hostel,
Granada, Spain
Best
Location - Mama's Hostel, Krakow,
Poland
For
more information on the winning hostels, or to browse
and book your own stay at one of the fore mentioned,
visit Hostelworld.com.
(Source:
HostelWorld)
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