Although most hostels are well-suited to female travelers, when you're traveling alone or for a long spell as a woman, the hostel with a little something extra can make all the difference to your trip.
Whether it's a sociable atmopshere for meeting other travelers, home comforts like hairdryers, or secure, (and snore free) female-only dorms you're after, there are some properties out there that really go the extra mile to help you feel at home.
Here's our pick of the best women hostels around the world...
Whether it's a sociable atmopshere for meeting other travelers, home comforts like hairdryers, or secure, (and snore free) female-only dorms you're after, there are some properties out there that really go the extra mile to help you feel at home.
Here's our pick of the best women hostels around the world...
Although most hostels are well-suited to female travelers, when you're traveling alone or for a long spell as a woman, the hostel with a little something ext... more
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Pink Hostel, New York - It can be daunting coming to a big city on your own, especially one as sprawling and manic as New York. Luckily the Pink Hostel is an oasis of calm just North of Central Park - New York's sole female-only hostel, with a safe but fun environment. The facilities are top notch - with washers and dryers for your laundry, a 24-hour reception and state-of-the-art security system. Then there's the huge kitchen and lounge with high-definition TV, perfect for meeting fellow female travelers, and the super-friendly staff, always on hand to dole out girly advice.
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Base St Kilda, Melbourne - Base St Kilda image 2This chic hostel in Melbourne is a haven for girls who want a spot of pampering on the road - stay in their female 'sanctuary' and you'll get free shampoo and conditioner, hair dryers and straighteners, and free champagne from 6-7pm every evening! Not forgetting the tea and coffee in bed in the morning to recover from the night before! Even if you stay in a regular room, there's a 'Ladies Night' with more free champagne from 9-11pm, plus super secure rooms, and a gym on site.
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St Christopher's Inn - Orient Espresso, London Perched above a cute coffee shop by London Bridge and Borough market, the Orient Espresso has its own female-only wing - the 'Oasis'. This 'sanctuary' for female travelers ranges from private to 8-bed rooms, all with girly extras that will make your stay in London a little more relaxing. All rooms come with extra storage space, a personal lamp, a full-length mirror, an extra lock on the door, hairdryer and ironing board. Then there's the bathrooms, kitted out like a spa with fresh towels, scented soaps, body lotion and shampoo. Sleep like a princess on the fluffy pillows and new mattresses and you'll never want the sleepover to end!
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Cairns Girls Hostel, Cairns - This homely hostel for women is a one of a kind in Australia, run by a friendly couple, who will help organise trips to the Great Barrier Reef, the rainforest, and even sky-diving excursions. In a quiet and safe area, it's a short walk to the main shopping area, nightlife and beautiful waterfront and lagoon. Cairns Girls is more like a family home than a hostel, where girly nights in with a DVD and dinner around the kitchen table are all part of your stay. See more on Cairns Girls Hostel
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Cutie's Girls Hostel, Jaipur - This woman hostel specialises in providing a cosy, homely environment for solo female travelers. The staff will organise group activities to help you meet other travelers, but are also happy to give any travel tips or pointers if you want a lone adventure. The rooms are modern, clean, comfortable and incredibly secure, with air conditioning and 24-hour hot showers. The hostel is also in a safe and central area, close to all the main attractions and transport links. Feeling hungry after a day exploring Jaipur? Then settle down to a meal of authentic South-Indian cuisine in the huge drawing room, lounge and kitchen area.
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Plus Prague Hostel, Prague - With an indoor swimming pool and sauna, the Plus Prague Hostel is already one of the most girl-friendly hostels in the city. But factor in the girls 'dorm space' with fluffy towels and hairdryers, and it's the perfect retreat from a hectic city. All rooms have private ensuite bathrooms with cosmetic mirrors, and you'll score a free girl's welcome pack of toiletries on arrival. Just a few metro stops from the city center, the hostel also has a cheap on-site restaurant and lively bar for mingling with other backpackers.
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Wombats City Hostel -The Base, Vienna - The Wombats is one of the nicest places to stay in Vienna - everything, from the dorms to the spacious lounge and bar, has been decked out in funky decor, and the hostel has a lively social calander and buzzing atmopshere. The rooms are clean, bright and airy and all have ensuite bathrooms - stay in the special 'Pink Wing' if you'd rather be in female-only accomodation. Plus the location is superb for female travelers - right next door to the station, and on the longest shopping street in Vienna!
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Lub D Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand - Lub d Bangkok image 4The stylish hostel in Bangkok is ideal for solo travelers - if you'd prefer some privacy bed down in the 'Railway' bunk with a private bathroom, or stay with other women in the spacious Ladies Dormitory, with a huge bathroom designed especially for the female traveler. All rooms are brand new with futuristic furnishing, and each have private key card access and lockers. With safe and super-clean surroundings, the hostel is also really laid back, with a fun bar, and movie theatre with cushions on the floor.
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Smart City Hostels, Edinburgh - The smart city girl rooms do exactly what they say on the tin - provide smart and chic rooms for savvy female travelers, right in the center of Edinburgh. These rooms come equipped with personal lockers, security locks and constant CCTV, secure baggage and cycle storage, and a Doctor and Dentist on call 24/7. With all the serious stuff taken care of, you can enjoy the full length mirrors and hairdryers, hypo-allergenic duvets and pillows, and luxury towels and toiletries. Left something at home? Then use the free personal hygiene packs, and mobile phone chargers in every room.
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Hippo Hide Hostel, Durban - Hippo Hide Backpackers image 4The Hippo Hide is ideal for a woman alone in South Africa, with safe, clean and comfortable accomodation within walking distance of local shops. The rooms range from spacious dorms to cute little huts, and there are hippos dotted all around the hostel! Set in a lush tropical garden, the communal space is great for relaxing and meeting other travelers - there's a rock pool for taking a quick dip, and outdoor bar area where you'll find the 'braii' (barbecue) on a Friday night. The owner is a friendly lady with great local knowledge, and will help you plan a safari adventure.
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