Hostel Stories

A lot of fun and interesting stories happen as well at Hostels! Ready for some Hostel Stories to enjoy a good laugh and “oooohhhh“-yourself out? We prepared some beautiful anecdotes for you.

Hostels are about people, they are full of life! At Hostels people get together, share a window of their life time, and maybe some food as well! We present you short stories from, at, and with Hostels – from funny, crazy, weird, over to maybe even life-changing stories?

Great Hostel Stories in less than 30 seconds

We collected these anecdotes from our readers and 5 Star Hostels. Same as the Short Travel Stores, these stories are kept short, readable in less than 30 seconds! Jump in and read beautiful Hostel Stories from all over the world.

If you want even more great hostel stories, check out this Reddit about best stories at hostels. Get some popcorn, it is a hilarious fun read! Curious what is a hostel in the first place? We help you to find out.

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When your hostel burns down ...

When your hostel burns down …

Back in 2014, my girlfriend and I were staying at a nice hostel in Almaty, Kazakhstan. We met a few select cool people. On the second last day of being in Almat... Read More...

I met my Fiancé thanks to Vikings and Bus Hostel Reykjavik

In July 2014 I traveled by myself to Iceland. I arrived at the Bus Hostel Reykjavik in the evening, and the following day I walked around Reykjavik to do some s... Read More...

We felt in love at Marken Gjestehus in Bergen

We fell in love at Marken Gjestehus in Bergen

Well, we met at a Hostel in Lisbon. We had a good connection and exchanged Facebook accounts. Not very much, I kind of put her name on Facebook looking for h... Read More...

Winter is not coming, a warm Hostel Story

Winter is not coming in Berlin – A Simple Story why I love Hostels

Going to Berlin on November was a challenge for me, since I’m not really an enthusiast of low temperatures. Me and my boyfriend started looking for hostels onli... Read More...

Wallyard Concept Hostel in Chinese

“Hostelgeeks” in Traditional Chinese – Wallyard Concept Hostel

Berlin in late November already gives you an idea of the cold winter the German capital is facing. It is a chilly Saturday evening when we arrive back to WALLYA... Read More...

A message at Happynest Hostel

You’re Never Fully Alone When Traveling Solo (first-time solo-travel)

Prior to my stay at the Happynest Hostel in Chiang Rai, I had been traveling the islands and Chiang Mai with my husband and 6 other friends. Needless to say,... Read More...

Locked at a Hostels Bathroom And Rescued By a Thai Man

Thailand: Locked at a Hostels Bathroom And Rescued By a Thai Man

The day started out like any other, perhaps lazier. We stayed at a hostel in Phuket, Thailand (all 5 Star Hostels in Thailand), and we had to check out at 12. A... Read More...

Sharing my travel experiences on BoutiQuito's comfy Sofa

Sharing travel experiences and wine on BoutiQuito’s comfy Sofa

On my first evening at BoutiQuito Hostel, another guest was drinking wine in the common area, and offered me a glass. He had just got to Quito from the USA, ... Read More...

When the Hostels Tag Line keeps its promise -BoutiQuito Hostel

When the Hostels Tag Line keeps its promise -BoutiQuito Hostel

I stayed at BoutiQuito Hostel in Quito for a few nights, went away to Laguna Quilotoa for a night, and then returned. Two Americans that were there at the sa... Read More...

An unexpected surprise at Bus Hostel Reykjavik - Hostel Story

An unexpected surprise at Bus Hostel Reykjavik – Hostel Story

It was only my intention to stay for one night at the Bus Hostel Reykjavik, but when my bike - the one I was about to cycle around Iceland for 4 weeks - went mi... Read More...

We met at a Hostel in Bruges, 10 years later we are still married

We met at a Hostel in Bruges, 10 years later we are still married

In 2002, after finishing college on opposite ends of the Earth (Florida and Australia), fate threw us together at a Hostel in Bruges during our solo travels. I ... Read More...

A Hostel Sex Story: He warned us, but we didn't wanna believe him!

A Hostel Sex Story from Barcelona: He warned us, but we didn’t wanna believe him!

I was backpacking with one friend during the summer of 2016. We were in Ibiza and we were heading to Barcelona (here are our 23 fun things to do in Barcelona) t... Read More...

Two Russian Spies in Rotterdam? A Hostel story

Two Russian Spies in Rotterdam? A Hostel story

„It was a summer, when two young Russian guests came to our Ani&Haakien Hostel in Rotterdam to do the check-in. They were two friendly guys, maybe a bit ser... Read More...

Get some energetic vibes in Bam - When an Earthquake hit Bam

Get some energetic vibes in Bam – When an Earthquake hit Bam

“Bam is still here!” said Mr. Panjalizadeh, owner of the Akbar Guest House in Bam, Iran. “We get energy from you people who visit us.” In 2003 a 6.6 earthq... Read More...

Travel with Rose-Colored Glasses

Travel with Rose-Colored Glasses – My Nicaragua Experience

Nicaragua was not kind to me. My luggage was delayed, I had a violent bout of food poisoning. My belongings were drenched with rainwater when a hostel roof coll... Read More...

Loosing the camera in a Hostel ? Not on my watch!

Losing the camera in a Hostel? Not on my watch!

Yawning, we stumbled off the night train stepping foot on new territory: Berlin. It was inevitable that we were real-life zombies. Night trains have never been ... Read More...