Hostelworld's Top 5 Hostels in Europe

JO&JOE is a house open to all, a cool and caring place to stay, at the crossroads of a hostel, a hotel and a private rental. Located between the Porte d'Orléans and the Porte de Gentilly,  JO&JOE Paris welcomes locals and travellers from all over the world in a property with a unique look, created by the studio that designed the HQs of Google, YouTube and Jaguar Land Rover.

Whichever type of room you choose, the beds are specially crafted for comfort, equipped with a USB port, a bedside lamp and bed sheets. Moreover, the hostel is only a stone's throw away from a RER station which gives you access to Paris's excellent public transit system, making it the perfect place to stay in on your city break.

Located right next to Trastevere, consistently rated one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in Rome, and just across the river from Rome’s most iconic sights, Hostel Trustever is our accommodation tip in the Eternal City. It has stylish rooms and dormitories, equipped with A/C and free WiFi.

Still not convinced? Trustever's facilities include an in-house bar, a garden, an outdoor terrace to chill with your new friends, a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and 3 common areas designed for different moods: to relax, to work, or to party.

Unite Hostel is located in a privileged environment, in a remodelled building of the Olympic Village, a few steps from the beach. It offers spacious rooms with private bathroom, air conditioning, WiFi and a USB connection for each bed.

The hostel has an idyllic location. It is just 10 minutes by bike from La Sagrada Familia and 500 metres from the metro that goes directly to the city centre (La Catedral, Passeig de Gràcia and Avinguda Diagonal). It shares a neighbourhood with some of the most pioneering start-ups and design studios in the city, as well as Barcelona's famous beaches, like Nova Icària and La Barceloneta!

If you're looking to stay in Brussels in a friendly, international atmosphere, the Jacques Brel Youth Hostel is perfect for you! Located in the Uptown of the city (10 minutes walking from the Grand Place), it is ideal for all types of travellers who wish to explore the capital city of Europe.

You will find museums, art galleries, historical sites, restaurants, shopping areas and nightlife hotspots within walking distance. There is a huge outdoor courtyard, a bar serving everyday fresh Belgian craft beer, free buffet breakfast with local organic food, and the hostel is known for the concerts and other fun activities organised here.