Welcome to the 2013 Hostel Awards

Now in our 11th year, we're proud that we continue to set the standard as the most trusted hostel booking website by giving awards to only the finest hostels in the world. The hundreds of thousands of reviews that you provided throughout 2012 all count towards who won the top prizes this year. Thanks to your input, your fellow travellers can know where the greatest places are – and with so many categories, you can be sure to find the best accommodation for any kind of trip.

Fancy staying at an award-winning hostel? Take a look below – and don't forget to leave us a review after your stay!