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Albania
Overall, Albania is probably one of the top countries in Europe in terms of hostels. All of these selections are by far the top ones in the country (and there is still loads I’m missing too). Each one is super social, and my personal favorite is Trip’N in Tirana which I stayed at in June of 2025 and had an amazing time. Plus, all of the Hostels in Shkoder are great for organizing you into the Valbona Valley Hike, which is very useful. You genuinely cannot go wrong in Albania - you’ll meet so many cool people.
Trip’N’Hostel
Tirana
Hostelworld
Stone City Hostel
Gjirokaster
Hostelworld
Hasta La Vista
Saranda
Hostelworld
Wanderers Hostel
Shkoder
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The Galley
Shkoder
Hostelworld
Trip’N’Hostel Seaside
Himare
Hostelworld
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Austria
Firstly, I should point out that Austria itself is one of the most expensive countries in Europe when it comes to Hostels. It also doesn’t have as wide of a variety as other places, especially outside Vienna. Any of these 3 for Vienna are good picks, with Wombats or Ruthensteiner for social vibes, and Jo&Joe which prioritizes functionality and modern rooms. Montagu in Innsbruck is combined with a bar, and by far the most social one in the city. And whilst Salzburg isn’t exactly world class for hostels, it’s a great city so I’ve included Yoho on the list.
Wombats Hostel
Vienna
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JO&JOE
Vienna
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Hostel Ruthensteiner
Vienna
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Montagu Hostel
Innsbruck
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Yoho Hostel
Salzburg
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Belgium
Firstly, I should point out that Austria itself is one of the most expensive countries in Europe when it comes to Hostels. It also doesn’t have as wide of a variety as other places, especially outside Vienna. Any of these 3 for Vienna are good picks, with Wombats or Ruthensteiner for social vibes, and Jo&Joe which prioritizes functionality and modern rooms. Montagu in Innsbruck is combined with a bar, and by far the most social one in the city. And whilst Salzburg isn’t exactly world class for hostels, it’s a great city so I’ve included Yoho on the list.