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Do you want to find cheap accommodation while you travel.  Below is Ecoteers recommended list of budget accommodation from across the world.

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Argentina

Piuke

Piuke Mapu, Esquel
Patagonia is not just what you read about in a guide book, it is much more than this, and to enter with an open heart is the best key.

 

Australia

chapel

Pirates Backpackers, Fremantle
We are located only 200 metres from the famous Cappuccino Strip and the Fremantle markets, where the entertainment never stops.




 

chapel

Back of Chapel, Melbourne
Back of chapel backpackers is a budget hostel near St.kilda beach that is so centrally located you'd think that the city of Melbourne was built around it. Public transport at our doorstep.Back of Chapel backpackers & hostel is a 150 year old Victorian terrace house that has just undergone a complete face lift, the hostels wrinkles are gone and everything is new, clean, with airconditioned common areas and as fresh as a baby's bottom.

Austria

Huttledorf

Hostel Hutteldorf, Vienna
We are located in one of the most fashionable and gracious residential zones of Vienna and surrounded by a spacious park of approx. 27.000 m². We can be easily reached by public transport (subway, train) and has fast access to the western and southern motorways (A1 and A2).

 

 

Palace

Palace Hostel, Vienna
We are situated near many wine taverns ("Heurigen") and offer an excellent view over Vienna. The distance to the center is less than 20 minutes by public transport. Enjoy our 4 bed rooms with bathroom!

 

Brazil

Ipanema

Ipanema House, Rio  
One of Rio's loveliest hostels, the Ipanema Beach House offers accommodation in a converted two-storey house on one of Ipanema's most charming streets. Staying here is very much like staying in a private Ipanema villa with 30 strangers who may just become your closest friends by the end of your stay.







Canada

Fat Salmon backpackers

Fat Salmon Backpackers, Port Alberni
We, at the Fat Salmon, have spent the better part of a decade exploring the global village and its crazy, shiny corners for the most relaxed, quirky and pragmatic ways to accommodate the creative and adventurous budget traveller (you). Let your journey begin, pause or stay in breath-taking Port Alberni, British Columbia, where ours continues every lucky day.


 

Global Village backpackers

Global Backpackers, Toronto
Toronto's Original Backpackers Hostel is located within a few minutes walk to all of Toronto's major attractions including the CN Tower, SkyDome, and the Entertainment District..





 

American Backpackers

American Backpackers Hostel, Vancouver
People wonder why this hostel is so cheap? There are a few things that makes our hostel a bit different then the others. We dont run it like a hotel; We don't have 24hours check in, summer office hours are from 9 AM to 11 PM.
 

Costa Rica

Tranquilo backpackers

Arenal Backpackers Resort, Arenal
We had a fantastic time at Arenal Backpackers Resort. They are not joking when they call it a five star hostel. The private rooms are very nice and comfortable with flat screen television, air conditioning, and a nice tiled shower with plenty of hot water. We were really spoiled at this hostel, because not only were the accomodations great but so were the people working there.

 

Tranquilo backpackers

Tranquilo Backpackers, San Jose
Come in and enjoy our place. We are located downtown San José in a safe neighbourhood. Banks, buses, restaurants, post office, internet cafes, museums and bars are at walkable distance. Meet people from around the world and make new friends.


 

 

Pension

Pension de la Cuesta, San Jose
A peaceful place in Colonial &Victorian style in the heart of San Jose. It's an antique wooden house with nice rooms only in walking distance from the
popular tourist attractions such as the city?s museums, theaters, international restaurants, popular dance clubs, casinos, banks, shops, art galleries, cinemas, buses, ATM´s..etc,


 

Czech Republic

Arpacay backpackers

Arpacay, Prague
Welcome to the most modern backpackers in Pargue.


 

 

Hostel u Melounu

Hostel u Melounu, Prague 
AT THE WATERMELON is a 'cheap hotel' open all year round with 24 HOURS RECEPTION. We provide accommodation for individuals, backpackers, schools groups, groups, couples or families.

 

 

Hostel Rosemary

Hostel Rosemary, Prague
Cheap hostel open whole year.
We offer accommodation for individuals, backpackers, school s groups, groups, couples or families.

 

 

Ritchies

Ritchies Hostel & Hotel, Prague
Ritchie's Hostel & Hotel is located in the center of Prague, at no. 9 and 13 Karlova street, less than 300m from the Charles Bridge in direction of Prague's historic Old Town Square. The house was built in 14th century and has been known since then as "U kamenné hlavy" (By the Stone Head).

 

 

Elf

Hostel Elf, Prague
We offer a number of clean rooms from singles to 6 bed rooms and also dormitories for 6 - 11 people. Rooms are kept tidy and cosy for your pleasure. We offer 2 rooms with privat facilities. All beds from the natural woods.


 

Fiji

Ratu Kini

Ratu Kini, Mana Island
Ratu Kini's is the ultimate Fiji backpacker on stunning Mana Island. Lying 30km west of the main island, Mana is in the Mamanuca group and world famous for its tourist destination. With a mix of secluded and relaxing beaches, water sports, and evenings of cultural activities, Ratu Kini Backpacker provides a memorable destination for travellers.

Germany

Arpacay backpackers

City Stay, Berlin
What happens, if two architects and a designer travel the world at large and ask themselves again and again: "Why are there not enough nice and reasonably priced places to stay?"

 


 

Greece

athens backpackers

Athens Northern Backpackers, Athens
The only backpackers in the north of the city.



 

 

Rethymno backpackers

Youth Hostel Rethymno, Crete 
This family-run hostel was established in 1976 and is situated in the centre of the picturesque town of Rethymno. Entering from the street you will find a typical Venetian building with thick stone walls and wooden floors upstairs. Downstairs there is a beautiful patio surrounted by the green of our gardens for relaxation.



GuatemalaXamanek

Xamanek, Guatemala City
Xamanek is a "cool spot" in Guatemala City, probably the best youth hostel in town..

 

 

Honduras

Hoppers

Tamarindo Hostel, San Pedro Sula
Wait until you stay with us!!

  • The first backpackers place in San Pedro Sula in safe area, near Mercado Guamilito and Hedman Alas bus station.

 

 


Hoppers

Grasshopper Hostel, Tegucigalpa
Grasshopper Hostel is the newest budget accomodation in town providing a relax, friendly and clean environment for travelers from all around the world visiting Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

Italy

Bed and Breakfast Calabria

athens backpackers

 

 

 

 

athens backpackers

 Alessandro Downtown Hostel, Rome 
The original Hostel Alessandro proved to be so popular that we were forced to open a second one!


 

 

athens backpackers

Alessandro Palace Hostel, Rome 
The original Hostel Alessandro, established in 1990, has grown up to be one of the most popular and well-known youth hostels in Rome for young travellers from all over the world. With massive renovations recently completed, the Palace youth hostel now boasts bathrooms in every room & an on-site bar with a connected common room where you can meet and socialise with your fellow travellers.

Malawi

Kiboko

Kiboko Camp, Lilongwa
Kiboko Camp is situated in the Capital of Malawi, just a short distance walk from the centre of town. We offer chalets, A-frames, double rooms, dorm rooms and a spacious grass area for campers. Our facilities include clean toilets, hot showers and laundry.



Malaysia

borneobackpackers

Borneo Backpackers, Kota Kinabalu
The most comfortable backpackers in Sabah with its own roof top garden.

 

 

borneobackpackers

Sandakan BnB, Sandakan
Strategically located along the main road, Mile 8, Labuk Road. Sandakan B n B is a home away from home. A 3-minute walk from the main road will take you to Sandakan B n B and you are provided with rooms that are cheap and comfortable. Clean filtered water will assure you of the high regard for hygiene and a good breakfast will help you start the day.

 


Mexico chacmool

Hostel Chacmool, Cancun
After all the years travelling around the world i have learned the basis to enjoy travelling, and the consequence is HOSTEL CHACMOOL.

 

 

Mongolia

UB

UB Youth Hostel, Bangyal District
We are happy to welcome guests to our hostel and provide the high service as well as our world-famous Mongolian hospitality.
Join us and see for yourself in comfortable and safe environment!
Our hostel is clean, fun, friendly, and safe

 



New Zealand Nomads

Nomads Capital, Wellington
 Wellington’s newest, hottest flashpackers, offers FLASH BACKPACKING and great budget accommodation to all.

With a diverse selection of accommodation styles, from elite ensuite doubles or twins to dorm share beds, Nomads Capital offers great value accommodation in central Wellington. Our brand new backpackers offers all the comforts of home in a historic, totally refurbished building. 24-hour reception, kitchen, laundry, internet, travel and jobs desk are just some of the facilities we have to make the most of your time in Wellington.

Philippines

Enigmata

Enigmata Treehouse, Camiguin Island
Enigmata Creative Circle hosts alternative get-away tour art-packages at the only tree house resort in the country. Enigmata, originally known as Tarzan's Nest Resort in Camiguin Island, Mindanao, Philippines is managed by an artist and vegetarian adventurer of the Enigmata Creative Circle.


Poland 

Krakow

Orange Hostel, Krakow
Welcome to Kraków. Visit us and you will find a warm and friendly place. Your place. We will bring more pleasure to your stay in our town and... certainly won't do any damages to your budget. We love this town and live it. We're more than happy to share our passion for Kraków with others. With you in particular.



 

Torun

Orange Hostel, Torun COMING SOON
Welcome to Torun. Visit us and you will find a warm and friendly place. Your place. We will bring more pleasure to your stay in our town and... certainly won't do any damages to your budget. We love this town and live it. We're more than happy to share our passion for Torun with others. With you in particular.



 

Warsaw

Orange Hostel, Warsaw
Welcome to Warsaw. Visit us and you will find a warm and friendly place. Your place. We will bring more pleasure to your stay in our town and... certainly won't do any damages to your budget. We love this town and live it. We're more than happy to share our passion for Warsaw with others. With you in particular.



 

Singapore

borneobackpackers

One Florence Close
Newly opened with spanking new furnishings, crisp designer linen, lush quilt and wide fluffy pillows.  Stylish rooms equipped with own television set and fully air conditioned with individual controls.

 

 

South Africa

Elements

Elements, Cape Town
If you are full of energy and looking for some fun, stay at elements in table view. Enjoy spacious and clean accommodation in apartments, en-suite rooms or dorms and get active with surfing, kite surfing, biking, wakeboarding and more.

 

 

147

147 on main, Cape Town
The Backpackers @ 147 on Main is situated centrally the main bus route between Cape Town City Centre and the exciting Camps Bay Beaches in the heart of Green Point. We are a mere 10 minutes walk away from the V & A Waterfront. Our personalized service in this magnificent 140 year old house will make you feel as if you were at home.


 

Tip Top

Tip Top Lodge, Cape Town
Tip Top Lodge is situated in the original Doctors Residence of the original Somerset Hospital (the oldest Hospital in Cape Town). In 1998 the building was converted to accommodate a backpackers lodge . Tip Top Lodge acquired the premises in early 2003 and adapted it to meet the demands of today's discerning backpackers and tour groups.

 

Farm

The Farm Backpackers, Ceres
THE FARM BACKPACKERS is situated in the famous CAPE WINELANDS region. Our hostel is located on the banks of the Breede river on a working fruit farm, with gorgeous mountain, fruit orchard and river views. 


 

 

1322

1322 Backpackers, Hatfield
Welcome to 1322!
We pride ourselves on honesty, cleanliness and getting you the best deals possible and that is probably why, based on client ratings, we have the highest percentage rating of the Pretoria hostels on Hostelworld, we are also one of only two Backpacker hostels in the area recommended by the Peace Corps to their members.

 

 

Jeffrey's

Island Vibe, Jeffrey's Bay
So you're on holiday....Island Vibe is kinda like an island...... cos you never really need to leave, may never want to leave.

Perched on a dune with a 270º view of the Indian Ocean, this sea circled Eden has the perfect setting for any beach bum. Aloe framed views from our wooden decks overlook surf and sand, and are ideal for all year whale and dolphin watching.

 

 

Greatbatch

Greatbatch Guesthouse, Kimberley
In the Northern Cape we say "follow the sun, not the crowds."

Welcome to our lodge and enjoy your stay!

It is our vision to be the leading Backpacking and Guest house business in the Northern Cape. We plan to achieve this by providing affordable, clean and friendly service by competent employees to both National and International visitors.



Mossel

Mossel Bay Backpackers, Mossel Bay
Friendly hostel with lovely swimming pool, and all necessary facilities available - T.V., self-catering kitchen, bunker beds with it's own locker each, private double rooms, sleeping 2, 4, 6 or 9 persons. Only 300m to surf spots - Inner & Outer Pool - at The Point ('Most consistent waves along the S.A. coastline').


 

Kia-ora

Kia-Ora BackPackers, Pretoria 
Kia-Ora Backpackers Pretoria, South Africa won the 1999 A.S.A.T.A /Pretoria Business Council "Best Lodge in Pretoria" Award, including the Let's Go Publication "Thumbs Up Award" for accommodation in Pretoria, Gauteng.

 

 

Twana

Twana Lodge, Pretoria 
You will instantly feel at home at our spacious though cozy lodge, no matter how far away from home you are. Besides 4 double rooms and an 8-person dorm, we offer 8 comfy two-person cottages. Do you prefer to pitch up your tent?

Go find yourself your favorite spot in our big, green garden!  


 

Coffee

Coffee Shack, Transkei
Coffee Shack is a backpackers tropical paradise situated right on the beach on the Bomvu river mouth.  We have a reputation for being a fun hostel with one of the nicest locations in SA.


 

Spain

Oasis Backpackers

Oasis Backpackers, Granada
At the Oasis, our aim is to provide you with a place that you can call home. We provide an environment where you can relax and take some time away from the hardships of travelling.





Oasis Backpackers

Oasis Backpackers, Lisboa
At the Oasis, our aim is to provide you with a place that you can call home. We provide an environment where you can relax and take some time away from the hardships of travelling.


 


 

Oasis Backpackers

Oasis Backpackers, Sevilla
At the Oasis, our aim is to provide you with a place that you can call home. We provide an environment where you can relax and take some time away from the hardships of travelling.



 

Thailand

Madras

Madras Hostel, Bangkok
Madras Hostel located ideally in Asoke Din Daeng Road, right in the heart of Bangkok business, commercial and entertainment area .It is easily accessible from the Bangkok International Airport and other parts of the city by the Tollway. By taxi it will take you approx. 20 mins from the airport and 15 mins drive to 2 major shopping mall–the Carrefour Ratchada and the Robinson Ratchada.

 

Madras

5 Rama-nine 54, Bangkok
5 Rama-nine 54 is a small guesthouse locating near 3 large universities of Bangkok. It is 10 minutes from the new airport (opening July, 2006) and 30 minutes from the present one. This is not a place to enjoy luxurious facilities or surrounded by a whole bunch of foreigners. It's rather a place for those wanting to experience local ways of living and also suitable for budget travellers.

Tobago

Millers

Millers Guest House, Buccoo Point
Miller's Guest House & Happy 'lil' Vibe Rest+Bar is located in the tranquil fishing village of Buccoo Point.

We are overlooking Buccoo Bay, departure point of the world famous Buccoo Reef


 

Uk

The GreenHouse Newquay

The Green House, Newquay
The best backpackers in English Premier Beach/Surf Resort


USA

Waikiki

Waikiki Beachsid Hostel,  Hawaii
The Waikiki Beachside Hostel is the largest and most fun of the Hawaii hostels. We are just 1/2 block from world-famous Waikiki Beach, which is one of the best places in the world to learn how to surf. The Waikiki Beachside Hostel is just steps away from bars, restaurants, nightlife, beaches and attractions that Hawaii is famous for!

 

 

Palm

Palm Lake Front Hostel, Orlando
Welcome to Orlando's newest low budget accommodation. We are a 190 bed resort style hostel located on a beautiful lakefront called Lake Cecile in Kissimmee just 5 miles from Disney World. Ammenities include public bus access(Lynx), discounted shuttles, attraction tickets, bike rentals, fishing on our pier, and of course internet access is available on site

 

 

Zambia

Kuom

Kuomboka Backpackers, Lusaka
We are a budget Hostel/ Guest house Close to the city centre described by Lonely planet "immaculately Clean:" & "modern, bright, airy & clean" by Bradt's travel guide.

 

 

 

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