Xostel.com
Backpackers around the world

About Xostel.com

Curating the best backpacker hostels from around the world

Our Mission

At Xostel.com, our mission is simple: to help backpackers and budget travelers find the best hostels around the world. We believe that accommodation is more than just a place to sleep—it's an integral part of the travel experience.

Unlike other booking platforms, we don't list every hostel out there. We carefully curate our selection, featuring only those hostels that offer authentic experiences, great atmosphere, and good value. Our team personally vets hostels based on location, cleanliness, social atmosphere, staff, and overall vibe.

We're passionate about supporting the backpacker community and helping independent hostels thrive by connecting them with travelers who will appreciate what they offer.

Our Story

Xostel.com was born out of frustration with existing hostel booking platforms. As avid backpackers ourselves, we found that many sites were cluttered with options, making it difficult to identify truly great hostels among the mediocre ones.

We started in 2023 with a simple idea: what if we created a platform that only featured the best hostels? We began by scraping information from multiple sources, including Hostelworld, Booking.com, and Google, and then applied our own filtering criteria.

Today, Xostel.com lists over 2,000 carefully selected hostels across the globe, and we're growing every day. Our users appreciate our honest recommendations and the peace of mind that comes from knowing that any hostel on our platform meets our high standards.

How We Select Hostels

Location

We prioritize hostels in convenient locations that are either central or well-connected to public transportation and main attractions.

Atmosphere

A great hostel needs a social atmosphere that makes it easy to meet other travelers, whether through common areas, activities, or a bar.

Staff & Services

We look for hostels with friendly, knowledgeable staff who go above and beyond to create a welcoming environment for guests.

Join Us On Our Journey

Whether you're a budget traveler looking for the best hostels, a hostel owner with a great property, or someone who shares our passion for authentic travel experiences, we'd love to connect with you.