Updated 2026/09/12

The Best Hostels in United States (2026)

Compare 80 hostels in United States, averaging 4.53 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 323 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 76% maintain a website. Most are clustered around Chinatown, Ukrainian Village, Old City. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.

80 businesses ranked4.53 average rating

Top picks

Spoke'n Hostel & Praise Assembly church

5.0(150)

72.5

300 US-26, Mitchell, OR 97750

HostelFossil Website 1

Cloudcroft Hostel

4.9(256)

68.0

1049 US-82, High Rolls, NM 88325

HostelAlamogordo Website 1

The Hungry Hippie Farm & Hostel

4.9(192)

67.3

401 Co Rd 14, Grand Marais, MN 55604

HostelGrand Marais Website 1

Shaw's Hiker Hostel

4.9(181)

67.1

17 Pleasant St, Monson, ME 04464

HostelMonson Website 1

The Beach Waikiki Hostel by ALOH

4.8(1915)

63.2

Basic lodging with social events

HostelManoa Website 1

Inn the Clouds Hostel & Inn

4.8(828)

62.9

Relaxed hostel with a communal kitchen

HostelLeadville Website 2

California Dreams Hostel

4.8(824)

62.9

Bright lodging with free breakfast

HostelSan Diego Website

Aloha Surf Hostel

4.8(616)

62.7

No-nonsense hostel with free breakfast

HostelKahului Website

The Crash Pad: An Uncommon Hostel

4.8(519)

62.5

29 Johnson St, Chattanooga, TN 37408

HostelChattanooga Website

Park City Hostel

4.8(316)

62.0

Relaxed mountain hostel with a warm bar

HostelEast Millcreek Website 1

How we rank

Google rating and review volume, as a Bayesian average, so a 4.9 with 500 reviews outranks a 5.0 with five.
Website popularity: estimated monthly visits, an independent signal of real-world demand.
Only businesses with at least 4.0 stars and 10 reviews qualify, and each brand appears once.
Rankings recompute automatically as our data refreshes. No business can pay to be listed or ranked higher.

Full list

11Boots Off Hostel & Campground4.8(290)12The Hostel California, THC4.8(271)13Billie's Backpackers Hostel4.8(264)14The Notch Hostel4.8(260)15Travelers' House4.8(239)16Hostel Tevere4.8(211)17Samesun Ocean Beach - San Diego4.7(1034)18Mellow Mountain Hostel4.7(415)19The Bivvi4.7(382)20Black Elephant Hostel4.7(373)21Base Camp Anchorage Hostel4.7(332)22Hostel Detroit4.7(309)23HI Richmond Hostel4.7(217)24ITH Big Bear Lake Mountain Hostel & Lodge4.7(165)25Appalachian Trail Hostel & Outfitters4.7(145)26Hakuna Matata Maui Hostel4.7(135)27Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle4.6(2754)28HI Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel4.6(436)29Phoenix Hostel4.6(330)30Uncle Johnny's Nolichucky Hostel Cabins & Camping4.6(245)31HI San Diego, Point Loma Hostel4.6(228)32Cross Trails Hostel4.6(180)33TMax-n-Topo's Hostel4.6(123)34Ember Hostel4.5(808)35The Lazy Lizard Hostel4.5(705)36Wanderstay Houston Hostel4.5(638)37My Hawai‘i Hostel4.5(384)38Grand Canyon International Hostel4.5(215)39Standing Bear Farm/Hostel4.5(201)40Morris Burner Hostel4.5(188)41Everglades Hostel and Tours- An Urban Oasis4.5(83)42Clair Tappaan Lodge4.4(145)43Providence Hostel and Guesthouse4.4(205)44IHSP French Quarter House4.4(188)45HI Marin Headlands Hostel4.4(236)46Eugene Lodge and International Hostel4.4(356)47Hotel Hotel Hostel4.4(468)48USA Hostels San Diego4.4(412)49Holiday Jones Chicago Hostel4.4(560)50City Hostel Seattle4.4(542)

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Frequently asked questions

How many hostels are there in United States?

We list 80 hostels in United States that meet our quality bar of at least 4.0 stars and 10 Google reviews. The wider directory holds more, including newer and unrated businesses.

Which hostel in United States is rated highest?

Spoke'n Hostel & Praise Assembly church currently tops our list with 5.0 stars from 150 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.

How are the hostels ranked?

Each business gets a composite score: 70% a Bayesian average of its Google rating and review count, so a 4.9-star business with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with five, and 30% estimated website traffic. Chains appear once. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked.

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