These are the best hostels in the world for 2020

From the best hostel for female solo travellers to the Vietnam host that costs just £2.70 per night
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Hostels are a fantastic option for when you simply need a place to rest your head after a busy day travelling.

And while you may share toilets and rooms (ear plugs are a must), staying in hostels allow you to meet and mingle with fellow travellers which can be especially great for those travelling solo.

Hostelworld, the go-to directory for hostels across the globe, has released its annual list of the best hostels in the world for 2019. Or as they’ve coined them, the HOSCARS (Hostelworld Customer Annual Ratings).

The winners include the best hostels for solo male and female travellers, the best for pre and post-uni gap years and career gap years, and the best hotels in each continent – anyone fancy staying in Vietnam for just £2.70 per night?

Research from Hostelworld has found that solo travel doubled in the UK between 2015 and 2019 and female solo bookings have increased by 88 per cent.

Asia and Europe are the most popular continents to visit – with 40 per cent of Brits planning to visit Asia in the next three years. The top three hostels named by Hostelworld are also located in Asia, with Cozy Nook Hostel in Vietnam named as the most popular, followed by Puri Garden Hotel and Hostel in Indonesia and Slumber Party Hostel Bangkok in Thailand.

Home Lisbon Hostel was favoured among those aged 31 and over
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For 25 to 30-year-olds, Portugal is the favoured destination with Yes! Lisbon Hostel voted the best accommodation for working graduates. Home Lisbon Hostel, meanwhile, was the favourite among those aged 31 and over.

Hostelworld based its HOSCARS on the 1.1million reviews submitted by its customers over the past year, which helped them name the top hostels out of the 17,700 listed on its site.

Click through the gallery above to see the best hostels in the world for 2020.

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