The 15th annual “Hoscar” awards have been announced, with users of Hostelworld.com choosing the best hostels around the world according to categories of size, country and continent.
One of the most coveted awards is for the hostel with the best atmosphere. This year it goes to Goodmorning Lisbon, a bright friendly property in the Portuguese capital which was praised in “review after review” for staff who go “above and beyond” to ensure guests enjoy their stay.
It is one of many awards to go to hostels in Lisbon, which continues to stand out as a backpacker destination, with the city claiming six out of the top 10 places on the list for Best Medium Worldwide hostel, a category topped by Home Lisbon for the second year running.
The award for the best new hostel goes to Lub d Phuket Patong in Thailand, a chic modern hostel with a pool, while the top-ranked large hostel is Ostello Bello Grande in Milan, which has also been ranked the best hostel in Italy for the past three years.
THE WINNERS
Best Hostel in Europe and Best Small Hostel Worldwide
Soul Kitchen, St Petersburg, Russia
Best Medium Hostel
Home Lisbon, Portugal
Best Large Hostel
Ostello Bello Grande, Milan, Italy
Best Extra Large Hostel
The Freehand, Chicago, US
Best New Hostel
Lub d Phuket, Patong, Thailand
Best atmosphere
Goodmorning Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
Best in Africa
The B.I.G., Cape Town, South Africa
Best in Asia
Mojzo Inn, Nha Trang, Vietnam
Best in North America
Hostel Mama’s Home, Tulum, Mexico
Best in Oceania
Traveller’s Oasis, Cairns, Australia
Best in Latin America
Chili Kiwi Lakefront, Pukon, Chile
Best Hostel in England
Park Villa, London
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See the full list of winners at hostelworld.com/hoscars
