Not every hostel features shared rooms with sparse bunkbeds and dingy interiors.
In fact, some hostels rival hotels in terms of beauty and comfort.
We teamed up with Hostelworld, a database of 33,000 hostels in 170 countries, to identify some of the world's prettiest properties.
From a nature retreat in Ecuador to a trendy but retro spot in Chicago, here are the haute hostels you'll want to book for your next vacation.
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1. Hostel Malaga City, Malaga, Spain
Each room of the Hostel Malaga City features its own little balcony. The rooms are mostly white with stylish, artsy touches.
6. Old City Oasis, Cartagena, Colombia
With its crisp white walls, tiled floors, and plants galore, Old City Oasis holds true to its name. There's even a beautiful pool out back for budget travelers looking to soak up the sun.
7. Design Hostel En Route, Split, Croatia
Sharing a room with other travelers can be tough, but at least at the Design Hostel En Route guests are guaranteed some modicum of privacy thanks to modern beds with personal curtains and lighting. The hostel is also just a five-minute walk from the city center and Bačvice beach.
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