Finding a hip hostel when on one's travels throughout the world can be a more difficult task than most think. While there are plenty of options in certain cities, trying to find one that's not covered with rats or cockroach-infected can be tricky. These hostels, however, break this mould and offer travelers a taste of luxury on the cheap.
The Generator Hostel in London for example was recently renovated, and now embodies the local city spirit, while offering affordable accommodation. Other great finds include the Jumbo Hostel in Stockholm. Located in the airport, travelers can take a quick rest in a room that actually looks like a plane before heading to their next amazing destination.
13 Hip Hostel Designs
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Rugged Rock Hostels
UGO Architects' Rock Hostel is a Mountain Within the City
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Affordable Lavish Inns
Hostal La Buena Vida Lets You Travel in Style Without Breaking the Bank
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Bold Affordable Accommodation
Zollhaus Hostel Provides Atmosphere and Aesthetics Beyond the Budget
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Grounded Aircraft Accommodations (UPDATE)
Jumbo Hostel is a Plane Turned Hotel
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Remixed War Bunkers (UPDATE)
The Albanian Concrete Mushroom Project Renovates Never-Used Havens
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Boho Hostel-Inspired Hotels
ACE Hotel Portland Exemplifies a Casual Mentality and Hipster Quarters
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Anti-Establishment Luxury Hostels
A New Breed of Luxury Hostel is Making Its Mark in Liverpool
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Bold Budget Resorts
The Berchtesgaden Youth Hostel by LAVA is Affordable and Dynamically Designed
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Contemporary Capsule Hotels
The Pod by Formwerkz Architects Offers Trendy Communal Living
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Local Spirit Hostel Designs
The Generator London Hostel Received a Revamp
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Design-Conscious Youth Hotels
Generator Hostels Provides Luxe Accommodation on a Budget
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Soldier Chic Hostels
The Bowery House Pays Tribute to the World War II Era
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Seafaring Backpacker Abodes
The Yasutaka Yoshimura Architects Hostel is Inspired by Life at Sea
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Flag-Covered Backpacker Abodes
The B1 Hostel Makes Backpackers from All Over Feel at Home
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Experiential Playable Hotels
Atari Hotels Phoenix Unveiled its Design Plans and Amenities
Reimagined Minimal Parisian Apartments
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Ultra-Minimalist Compact Dwellings
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Sleep-Focused Hotel Offerings
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Paris-Themed Solo Travel Guides
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Boutique Hotel Complexes
OJA Designs Casa Gallareta, Nestled Within an Ancient Arrayanes Forest
Street-Food Stall Furniture Designs
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American Running Brand Pop-Ups
Bandit Running Opened Its London Marathon Pop-Up and Capsule Drop
Summer Camp-Inspired Travel Experiences
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World Cup Hospitality Experiences
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Members Club Bold Interiors
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London Bus-Inspired Modular Furniture
Holloway Li Designs the T4 Collection with Uma
Modernist Home Renovations
The Bauhaus Budapest Apartment Receives a Contemporary Refresh
Terracotta-Wrapped Village Hotels
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Ultra-Modern Fashion Boutiques
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Shoreditch Members Hotels
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Urban Oasis-Reflecting Hotel Expansions
Ministry of Design Leads the Standard Singapore Designs
Late-Night Manhattan Lounges
Starchild Rooftop Offers Panoramic Views and Classic Cocktails
Design-Focused Italian Hotels
Canopy by Hilton Milan Duomo Features Milanese Sensibilities
Luxurious Kyoto Hotels
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Bright Residential Renovations
The Plaka House in Athens Reconfigures a Century-Old Building
Apartment Design Installations
Italian Radical Design Group Stages NYCxDesign Townhouse Takeover
Underrated Travel Locations
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Hotel-Curated Travel Packages
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Vernacular Cocoon Cabins
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Amenity-Led Office Retrofits
60 Threadneedle Street adds wellness and hospitality-focused spaces
Secret Gift-Wrapping Suites
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Retro-Inspired Workplaces
The Jungle Offices Reinterpret 1990s NY Offices Across Four Floors
World Cup Travel Packages
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Inversion Living Concepts
The Tiny Getaway Explores Upside-Down Living in Compact Spaces
Premium Texan Hotels
ROOST Rainey in Austin, Texas Boasts a Design-Forward Concept
Elevated Budget-Friendly Hotel Designs
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs Münster Ibis Budget Hotel
Stylish Airport Lounges
Virgin Atlantic Introduces 'The Clubhouse' for a Multisensory Experience
Compact Living Bright Apartments
Natasha Kukresh Designs the Apartment Ann in Minsk
Gen Z Dorm Makeovers
Urban Outfitters Launched the Dream Dorm Makeover Contest with HGTV
Luxurious Wellness Destinations
HOUSED Opens Campus 2 Thanks to a $10 Million Investment
Bold Compact Hotel Interiors
Pocketbook Hudson by Charlap Hyman & Herrero Reworks Guest Rooms
Revitalized Retro Hotel Interiors
EL EQUIPO CREATIVO Revives the Kimpton Los Monteros Hotel
Contemporary British Stays
The Derby London City is Steps Away from Iconic Sites
World Cup Hospitality Kits
Newark’s ‘Stay & Play’ Packages Turn Hotels into FIFA 2026 Fan Hubs
Hotel-Inspired Renovations
Studio &Space Transforms Amsterdam Zuid Home with Custom Finishes
Eclectic Paris Apartments
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Skyline Ryokan Retreats
Nobu Hotel Toronto Brings a Japanese-Inspired Sanctuary into Residentials
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Girls' Guide to the World Serves a Niche Market
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Lie-Flat Night Bus Seats
Twiliner Reimagines European Night Travel with Hotel-Grade Sleeping Seats
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Plan B Offers Self-Sufficient Living Deep Below the Surface
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