Famous Hostels

Everybody else is fighting for a sunbed in August. You’re floating down the Rhine with your clothes in a waterproof bag.

A former mine turned lake in Leipzig. The Sea of Belgrade. Jarun Lake while the rest of Europe queues for Dubrovnik. An Ottoman bridge in Albania that almost nobody knows exists.

The beach isn’t the only way to do summer in Europe. It’s just the most obvious one.

Full guide on our blog (link in bio).

Which city is on your list? 👇

New country unlocked: ALBANIA 🇦🇱

We just went from 82 to 87. Our third expansion of 2026 is officially here and it marks a huge milestone - the entry of Famous Hostels into Albania!

In total, 5 hand-picked properties have just joined the family, bringing us to 87 hostels across 22 countries.

Swipe through to meet the newest additions to the grid:
🇦🇱 Shkodra Hostel (Shkodër, Albania) - Our first-ever hostel in Albania and it was well worth the wait.
❄️ Fox Hostel (Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland) - A cozy winter hideout. (And no, we won’t make you try to pronounce it).
🍊 Cats Hostel (Córdoba, Spain) - A stunning Andalusian courtyard in the city with the most UNESCO heritage sites in the world.
🌿 Combo Hostel (Milan, Italy) - Our third hostel in Milan... because two wasn’t enough.
🏛️ Combo Hostel (Turin, Italy) - Italy’s most underrated city just got its very first Famous Hostel.

💬 Which one are you visiting first? Drop your choice in the comments! 👇