241 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/hostels Traffic & Engagement r/hostels Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/hostels Most Active Times When r/hostels Is Most Active
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r/hostels Flair Performance r/hostels Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 44 (45.4%) | 3 |
| Recommendation Request | 27 (27.8%) | 1 |
| Recommendation | 18 (18.6%) | 1 |
| Giving Advice | 4 (4.1%) | 1 |
| Story | 4 (4.1%) | 56 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/hostels Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/hostels
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| hostel | 118 (49.0%) | 3 | 5 |
| hostels | 56 (23.2%) | 3 | 8 |
| recommendations | 26 (10.8%) | 1 | 2 |
| solo | 15 (6.2%) | 2 | 6 |
| first | 15 (6.2%) | 2 | 10 |
| time | 14 (5.8%) | 2 | 9 |
| looking | 13 (5.4%) | 1 | 2 |
| good | 13 (5.4%) | 1 | 2 |
| social | 12 (5.0%) | 2 | 2 |
| budapest | 12 (5.0%) | 1 | 3 |
r/hostels Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/hostels
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/hostels Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/hostels
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I asked a hostel receptionist the dreaded question
Guy pissed in the room
Anyone else start feeling too old for hostels in their 30s?
i was nervous about staying in a hostel, but it ended up being the best part of my trip
Best party hostels?
Anyone else reaching the age where hostel sleep quality is a total dealbreaker?
hostel etiquette
Whats up with all these indian hostel posts
Scared I'll be too young among everyone in Hostels
Men: do you prefer male only or mixed dorms and why?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I asked a hostel receptionist the dreaded question | 107 | 74 | text | Aug 19 |
| Guy pissed in the room | 71 | 44 | text | Aug 19 |
| Anyone else start feeling too old for hostels in their 30s? | 67 | 144 | text | Aug 12 |
| i was nervous about staying in a hostel, but it ended up being the best part of my trip | 41 | 4 | text | Aug 2 |
| Best party hostels? | 36 | 59 | text | Aug 11 |
| Anyone else reaching the age where hostel sleep quality is a total dealbreaker? | 35 | 63 | text | Aug 25 |
| hostel etiquette | 19 | 42 | text | Aug 1 |
| Whats up with all these indian hostel posts | 17 | 19 | text | Aug 7 |
| Scared I'll be too young among everyone in Hostels | 12 | 33 | text | Aug 20 |
| Men: do you prefer male only or mixed dorms and why? | 10 | 71 | text | Aug 16 |
r/hostels Audience Overlap r/hostels Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/hostels FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/hostels
What's the best time to post on r/hostels?
Based on posting volume, r/hostels is most active on Tuesdays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/hostels?
r/hostels averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/hostels get?
Posts on r/hostels average about 3 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/hostels get most?
On r/hostels, most posts are text posts (100%)