Unmissable Hostelworld Discounts Are Back: Black Friday 2025

Black Friday is one of the few times hostels drop prices significantly, and backpackers in every corner of the world rejoice. If you’re planning trips for winter or spring 2026, this is when to book cheaper!

We've updated this article with the live deals and everything you need to know.

+What if Booking.com is cheaper?It happens more often than you’d think, even during Black Friday! That’s whyHostelzcomparesHostelworldandBooking.comside by side, so you can see which site actually gives you the lowest total price for the same bed or room.

Hostelworld Black Friday Quick Facts

Here’s what you can expect from Hostelworld’s Black Friday 2025:

• Dates of the sale:Discounts start on November 15th till December 9th.
• How big the discounts are:Between 5% and 55% off.
• When you can stay:The lower prices apply for stays between November till the 30th of April 2026.
• Availability:Not every hostel joins the sale, and the best ones, especially private rooms or famous party hostels, sell out quickly.
• How to check the real cheapest price:Before booking, search on Hostelz.com (all our links will link back to hostel pages where you can compare all the prices for your dates). We compare the same dorm on Booking.com and Hostelworld side by side, saving you up to 23% on your final booking. This way, you don’t risk paying more for the exact same dorm or room*

*We also take into consideration Black Friday deals, so you’ll definitely get the smartest prices (I mean, you’re welcome, I guess).

How Hostels Black Friday Deals Work

Hostelworld’s Black Friday discounts look simple at first glance, but there are a few details travelers should understand before booking:

• Different rate types:The same dorm bed may appear with multiple prices. A standard rate is usually a bit higher, but it lets you cancel. A non-refundable rate is cheaper but locks you in.
• Limited allotments:Not every bed in a hostel is discounted. Hostelworld usually sets aside a limited number of beds or rooms at the Black Friday price. Once those are sold, the regular higher price returns.
• Blackout dates:Some hostels exclude popular weekends, holidays, or special events from the discounts. You might see the deal available for weekdays, but not during New Year’s Eve or festival dates.
• Why “% off” can be misleading:Taxes, service fees, or extra charges (like linens or towels) are not always included in the displayed discount. A “30% off” dorm bed can feel smaller once those extras are added.

Hostelworld Black Friday 2025 Live Tracker

Here are the best hostel Black Friday deals, focusing on the cities backpackers love most. Below, you’ll find the hostels offering the biggest percentage discounts throughout all continents.

Europe

• Paris

UCPA Sport Station Hostel Paris(30% off)

Generator Paris(30% off)

JO&JOE Paris Gentilly(15% off)

JO&JOE Paris Nation(10% off)

• Barcelona

Barcelona Central Garden Hostel(50% off)

The Central House Barcelona Gracia(41% off)

Generator Barcelona(30% off)

Onefam Les Corts(15% off)

Kabul Party Hostel Barcelona(12% off)

Black Swan Hostel Barcelona(10% off)

Urbany Hostel BCN GO!(10% off)

Sun & Moon Hostel Barcelona(10% off)

Urbany Hostel Barcelona(10% off)

• Berlin

Generator Berlin Alexanderplatz(30% off)

• Lisbon

The Central House Lisbon Baixa(41% off)

The Independente Hostel & Suites(20% off)

WOT Patio Social(15% off)

WOT Nomad Social(15% off)

Room00 Lisboa Hostel(15% off)

Lisboa Central Hostel(10% off)

• Prague

Sophie’s Hostel(30% off)

Czech Inn(30% off)

Miss Sophie’s Downtown(30% off)

Sir Toby’s Hostel(12% off)

• Amsterdam

City Trip Hostels Zaandam–Amsterdam(30% off)

Generator Amsterdam(30% off)

The Elephant Hostel(15% off)

South America

• Lima

The Point Hostels Miraflores(25% off)

Pariwana Hostel Lima(22% off)

The Secret Garden Miraflores(10% off)

• Cusco

Hommam(43% off)

Supertramp Hostel Cusco(30% off)

Pariwana Hostel Cusco(22% off)

• Buenos Aires

Ilvero Hostel Recoleta(15% off)

• Medellín

Lucca Hostel(20% off)

Spring Hostels(15% off)

• La Paz

Greenhouse Bolivia(30% off)

Hotel Marti(15% off)

North America

• New York City

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• Los Angeles

PodShare Arts District(30% off)

PodShare Hollywood(30% off)

PodShare East Hollywood(30% off)

Fruit Hostel(25% off)

The Rumi(10% off)

• Mexico City

Casa Pepe Hostal Boutique Ciudad de México(20% off)

Triver Coliving(15% off)

Hostal Fungi Casa Rosa(10% off)

• San Francisco

Music City Hostel(30% off)

Orange Village Hostel(15% off)

Asia

• Bangkok

Lub d Bangkok Siam(55% off)

Lub d Bangkok Chinatown(55% off)

Kinboshi Hostel Silom(43% off)

Mad Monkey Bangkok(20% off)

Here We Go Bangkok(15% off)

Siamaze Hostel(10% off)

• Chiang Mai

Mad Monkey Chiang Mai(20% off)

• Kuala Lumpur

Traveller Ark Hostel & Bunks(10% off)

The Manor by Mingle(10% off)

Guesthouse @ Bukit Bintang(10% off)

Poolside by Mingle(10% off)

• Ho Chi Minh City

Vy Da Backpacker Hostel(10% off)

• Bali – Canggu

Kayuma House Canggu(32% off)

• Bali – Uluwatu

Parmilla Uluwatu(70% off)

Summer of Surf Hostel Uluwatu(60% off)

One More Wave Surf House Uluwatu(40% off)

• Osaka

Imano Osaka Shinsaibashi Hostel(58% off)

Meander Osaka(46% off)

Feel Osaka Yu(31% off)

R Hostel Namba South(16% off)

Grand Hostel LDK Osaka Shinsaibashi(10% off)

• Tokyo

Guest House Sakae(15% off)

• El Nido

Amwani Breeze(30% off)

Coluradel Hostel(25% off)

Mad Monkey Nacpan Beach(20% off)

• Singapore

Jyu Capsule Hotel(60% off)

Code Hostel at Kampong Glam(10% off)

Code Hostel at Lavender(10% off)

Oceania

• Sydney

Mad Monkey Coogee Beach(30% off)

• Melbourne

Nomads St Kilda(10% off)

• Auckland

Newton Lodge Auckland(10% off)

Africa

• Marrakech

The Central House Marrakech Medina(41% off)

Stork Marrakech Luxury Hostel(20% off)

Oasis Medina Hostel(10% off)

• Cairo

Pyramids Planet Hotel(10% off)

What This Year Looks Like

Discount range by region:

• Western Europe:Discounts are smaller, often between 10% and 20%. For example,Kabul Party HostelinBarcelonais reduced by about 15%, and theFlying Pig Beach Hostelin the Netherlands offers around 20% off.
• Eastern Europe:Bigger cuts are common, withWombat’s City HostelinBudapestoffering about 30% off, andCzech InninPragueshowing a 20% discount.
• Asia:Discounts are among the largest, withiHome Hoi An(Vietnam) reduced by a huge 63%, andLub d Bangkok Siam(Thailand) around 25% off.
• Latin America:Deals often sit between 30% and 40%. For example,Monteverde Monkey Hostelin Costa Rica offers a 35% discount.
• North America:Discounts arre smaller but still notable, withGaslamp HostelinSan Diego(California, USA) offering about 25% off.
• Bali (Indonesia):Even premium coworking-style hostels joined, withTribal Hosteloffering a modest 5% discount, proving that even small cuts matter at fully booked properties.

Types of hostels:

• Party hostelsin cities like Barcelona and Budapest offer smaller discounts (10%–20%) but can still sell out quickly!
• Coworking and digital nomadhostels in Southeast Asia give deeper discounts (25%–40%), which appeal to long-stay travelers.
• Big city classics(London, Prague, Amsterdam) are included, but the discounts are usually in the 15%–30% range.

+Limitations:Many of the cheapest rates are non-refundable, and availability is limited to certain room types (for example, female-only dorms).

Where the Best Value Usually Hides

• Shoulder-season destinations:Cities that are popular in summer (likeLisbon,Split, orDubrovnik) appear with strong discounts for winter and early spring dates.
• Mixed dorms over female-only:Deals usually apply to mixed dorm categories first. Female-only dorms and small boutique dorms are less likely to be discounted, or they sell out immediately.
• High-priced cities:Even if the discount percentage is smaller, expensive cities like London orNew Yorkcan still deliver the biggest dollar savings. A 15% cut in London can be worth more cash than a 40% cut in Vietnam.
• Add-on value:Some hostels sweeten the deal with extras: free breakfast, beer happy hours, or airport shuttles, making a mid-size discount worth more than it looks on paper.

Red Flag and Fine Print

Before you get carried away by a big “% off” banner, here are the common pitfalls to watch out for:

• Non-refundable bookings:Many of the cheapest Black Friday rates can’t be changed or canceled. If your plans aren’t 100% fixed, paying a few dollars more for a flexible rate can save you later.
• Partial discounts:Some hostels only apply the discount to the first night or certain dates. Always check the price breakdown for your full stay instead of assuming every night is cheaper.
• Hidden extras:A dorm might look cheap at first glance, but then you’re charged separately for basics like bed linens (Europe, we’re looking at you), towels, or even locker use. Add those up before comparing hostels.
• Location traps:A hostel far from the city center might show a lower price, but extra spending on transport can quickly erase the savings. Balance the nightly rate with how much time and money you’ll spend getting around.
• Limited room types:Discounts often apply only to larger mixed dorms. Smaller dorms or female-only dorms may be excluded, so double-check before you book.

FAQ

• When does Hostelworld Black Friday start?The sale went live on November 15th 2025 and runs until December 9th 2025.

• How big are the discounts?Hostelworld is offering between 5% and 55% off. Smaller discounts are common in Western Europe and North America, while deeper cuts show up in Asia and Latin America.

• Are private rooms discounted too?Yes, but not as often as dorm beds. When private rooms do get a discount, they usually sell out first because the savings in real money can be much higher than on dorm beds.

• Can I change my booking dates?It depends on the rate. Many Black Friday deals are non-refundable, which means no date changes. Always check the cancellation policy before you confirm.
• Are female-only dorms discounted?Some of them, but they are usually the first to sell out. Most discounts apply to mixed dorms, so if you prefer female-only, you’ll need to book fast.

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