How to find the best hostels in Warsaw for your trip

Warsaw is a great place for backpackers and it has a lot to offer: Amazing museums, rich history, lively bars and clubs, delicious food and locals that are willing to show you the Polish culture.

Whether you are looking for a chill hostel in the heart of the city, a hostel full of activities that is perfect to meet other backpackers or some privacy for your romantic getaway, we’ve got your back! Here are the best hostels in Warsaw for any kind of backpacker. Twoje zdrowie!

Best hostels in Warsaw for solo travelers

Warsaw is a great destination for solo travellers, with its well-known clubs, bars and many cultural options to be explored. And of course, Warsaw’s sociable hostels are the perfect place for you to meet your new travel buddy and adventure your way around the city.

Oki Doki City Hostel

Oki Doki City Hostel will bring so many new travel buddies that you won’t even feel like it was a solo trip. This hostel is extremely sociable, with plenty of opportunities to chat with other travelers and the really friendly hostel staff. We are talking about happy hours, walking tours, pub crawls and cooking classes, all offered by the hostel and often run by the staff.

Not only you will have an amazing time at Oki Doki, but you will also learn a lot about Polish culture and history by visiting museums and traditional places on the Praga District walking tour. Ah, and you’ll also be close to many bars, restaurants and clubs and just a 15 minutes’ walk from the Old Town!

Hostel Highlights:

• Free Walking tour
• Free cooking classes
• Free Pub Crawls
• Great Location
• Friendly staff

Oki Doki Old Town Hostel

If you want to stay in a historical building, that is a part of Unesco’s World Heritage Site, and meet like-minded travellers, Oki Doki Old Town Hostel is the perfect place for you.

The hostel is located in the only building left intact in Warsaw Old Town with a beautiful backyard and a café – which has discounts for guests, of course!

The hostel offers many daily events, so you can get to know other travellers and arrange a night out in the city for later.

Check this 10/10 review:

“The staff are fantastic. They ran events every night, which made it really easy, as a solo traveller, to meet new people. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.”

Hostel highlights:

• Located in a historical building
• Hostel Café
• Events

Best hostels in Warsaw for couples

These incredible hostels have everything you need for a romantic getaway: privacy, great location to explore Warsaw and communal areas so you can have an authentic hostelling experience.

LL20

LL20 is the perfect hostel for couples looking for some privacy when visiting Warsaw. The hostel is located in an authentic Polish neighbourhood, which means you will have access to traditional restaurants and bars. You will also be very close to Park Skaryszewski ,considered one of the most beautiful parks in Europe.

The hostel has a chilled atmosphere, perfect for meeting other travellers for a chat in the common areas. Those who’ve stayed at LL20, highly recommend the hostel breakfast for only 15 PNL (£3).

Hostel highlights:

• Residential location
• Outdoor terrace
• Garden

Chillout Hostel

Chillout Hostel is the perfect place to relax with your loved one after a day exploring Warsaw. The hostel organises events every night so backpackers can get to know each other and feel at home!

Hostel highlights:

• Great location
• Events organised by the hostel
• Tours/travel desk

Best party hostels in Warsaw

Travelling to Warsaw to party? Well, your hostel could be the perfect place to start. You will be close to the best of Warsaw’s night life and enjoy good prices at the hostel bar.

Patchwork Warsaw Hostel

Patchwork is a lively hostel located in Warsaw’s city centre, close to many bars and clubs, immersing you in the local night life. The hostel hosts events to bring guests together at their secret bar and, of course, you can expect amazing deals for backpackers on a budget.

Hostel highlights:

• Hostel bar
• Central location
• Laundry facilities
• Luggage storage

Best hostels in central Warsaw

There’s nothing better than a central hostel to explore all the main attractions on foot! These hostels are in the heart of the city, close to bars, clubs, museums and restaurants. Get tips from the hostel staff about where to party in the city, or chill at the hostel bar with other backpackers. These hostels will guarantee you a good time in Warsaw!

Dream Hostel Warsaw

Dream Hostel is in a great location, just 4 minutes’ walk to the Old Town and other Warsaw attractions.

Check this 10/10 review:

“This was one of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed at. Super clean, great facilities (kitchen, security lockers, etc.) and amazing location right near the old town square. Would definitely recommend!”

They also have a bar where you can order breakfast in the morning and have a drink at night with new backpacking friends.

Hostel highlights:

• Great location
• Hostel bar
• Hostel kitchen

Warsaw Hostel Centrum

Warsaw Hostel Centrum is located just across the street from the Palace of Culture and Science, which means you will be close to many of Warsaw’s main attractions.

The hostel was conceptualised by a group of Polish friends who want to share their culture and history with backpackers from all around the world. You can expect amazing tips on where to eat, party and get to know more about the country!

Hostel highlights:

• Great location
• Free luggage storage
• Hostel kitchen

Hipstel

At Hipstel Hostel you will have a chance to stay in unique rooms, designed by young Polish artists from the Academy of Fine Arts.  You will be very close to the Palace of Culture & Science and just a 20 minutes’ walk from the Old Town.

Hostel highlights:

• Unique rooms
• Luggage storage
• Free tea and coffee all day

Fest Hostel

Fest Hostel is located in Warsaw’s city centre, close to the historical Old Town and many bars, pubs and restaurants for you to explore. This hostel is super chilled and is the perfect place to relax after spending a day exploring the city.

The breakfast is included, and you can also use the hostel kitchen to prepare meals if you are travelling on a budget