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Cameron Highlands · Malaysia 4th best in Cameron Highlands

Hikers Sleep Port

Punk Score
79% NOT BAD
High confidence 1,092 reviews
It's a solid hostel, you're almost guaranteed to talk to people and have a good time
1092 reviews $11 dorm · $13 priv View
Luang Prabang · Laos 2nd best in Luang Prabang 5th best in Laos

Casa Verde - Hostel

Punk Score
83% GOOD-ISH
Medium confidence 195 reviews
195 reviews $7 dorm · $18 priv View
Santorini · Greece 2nd best in Santorini

Hostel Santorini Chrissi Ammos

Punk Score
83% GOOD-ISH
Medium confidence 89 reviews
89 reviews $31 dorm · $85 priv View
Isinlivi · Ecuador Best in Isinlivi

Llullu Llama Mountain Lodge

Punk Score
83% GOOD-ISH
High confidence 557 reviews
557 reviews $26 dorm · $29 priv View
Santiago · Chile 3rd best in Santiago

Casa Matte

Punk Score
83% GOOD-ISH
Medium confidence 85 reviews
Shkoder · Albania

Traveler Hostel

Punk Score
83% GOOD-ISH
High confidence 910 reviews
910 reviews $17 dorm · $27 priv View
Udaipur · India

Madpackers Udaipur

Punk Score
83% GOOD-ISH
Medium confidence 214 reviews
214 reviews $4 dorm · $20 priv View
Budapest · Hungary 5th best in Budapest 5th best in Hungary

AVAIL Hostel

Punk Score
83% GOOD-ISH
High confidence 424 reviews
Ha Long · Vietnam Best in Ha Long

ECO by May5

Punk Score
85% GOOD
High confidence 1,367 reviews
It's a solid hostel, you're almost guaranteed to talk to people and have a good time
1367 reviews $5 dorm · $12 priv View
Coron · Philippines 4th best in Coron

Hop Hostel

Good vibes, bad bugs
85% Bed bugs detected
High confidence 1,775 reviews
It's a solid hostel, you're almost guaranteed to talk to people and have a good time
1775 reviews $12 dorm · $66 priv View
Rishikesh · India

Yoga Stay

Punk Score
85% GOOD
Medium confidence 51 reviews
It's a solid hostel, you're almost guaranteed to talk to people and have a good time
Bansko · Bulgaria Best in Bansko Best in Bulgaria

Le Retro Hostel Bansko

Punk Score
85% GOOD
Medium confidence 180 reviews
It's a solid hostel, you're almost guaranteed to talk to people and have a good time
180 reviews $19 dorm · $40 priv View
Uvita · Costa Rica 2nd best in Uvita

Flutterby House

Good vibes, bad bugs
85% Bed bugs detected
High confidence 384 reviews
It's a solid hostel, you're almost guaranteed to talk to people and have a good time
384 reviews $10 dorm · $38 priv View
Lima · Peru 2nd best in Lima

Beraja Family Hostel

Punk Score
85% GOOD
High confidence 383 reviews
It's a solid hostel, you're almost guaranteed to talk to people and have a good time
383 reviews $19 dorm · $46 priv View
Franz Josef · New Zealand Best in Franz Josef

Glow Worm Accommodation

Punk Score
85% GOOD
High confidence 2,594 reviews
It's a solid hostel, you're almost guaranteed to talk to people and have a good time
2594 reviews $15 dorm · $49 priv View
Brasov · Romania 2nd best in Brasov 4th best in Romania

Zozo Hostel

Punk Score
85% GOOD
High confidence 400 reviews
It's a solid hostel, you're almost guaranteed to talk to people and have a good time
400 reviews $28 dorm · $55 priv View
Kyoto · Japan 2nd best in Kyoto

The Millennials Kyoto

Punk Score
85% GOOD
High confidence 1,342 reviews
It's a solid hostel, you're almost guaranteed to talk to people and have a good time
Las Terrenas · Dominican Republic 2nd best in Las Terrenas 2nd best in Dominican Republic

Casba Hostel

Punk Score
85% GOOD
Medium confidence 135 reviews
It's a solid hostel, you're almost guaranteed to talk to people and have a good time
135 reviews $19 dorm · $31 priv View
Playa Samara · Costa Rica 2nd best in Playa Samara

Sandy Toes Hostel

Punk Score
85% GOOD
High confidence 378 reviews
It's a solid hostel, you're almost guaranteed to talk to people and have a good time
378 reviews $18 dorm · $70 priv View
Hoi An · Vietnam

DK's House

Punk Score
85% GOOD
Medium confidence 92 reviews
It's a solid hostel, you're almost guaranteed to talk to people and have a good time
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