Top 5 ‘Poshtels’: Barcelona, Dublin, Reykjavik, Porto, Berlin

If your business travel budget is limited, you may want to try one of Europe’s great hostels for a change. World Travel Market regards ‘poshtels’ (boutique hostel that mix affordable luxury with high-tech facilities) as the trend for 2015. Hotel comparison website Trivago compiled a top 5 of the best ‘poshtels’ in Europe.

Most ‘poshtels’ offer free Wi-Fi, en-suite facilities and a stylish, modern design. This type of accomodation also appeals to fashion-conscious business travellers looking for an alternative to budget hotels.

1. Casa Gracia – Barcelona, Spain

Stylish and comfortable, the hostel creates a feeling of home. The hostel’s suites are decorated in an understated yet elegant way and many come with private en-suite bathrooms. Rooms from €48.

2. Generator – Dublin, Ireland

The hostel’s interior incorporates recycled materials such as brick, stone and steel to reflect the area’s urban renewal. Rooms feature LED lights and free wifi, while the hostel boasts a private cinema room. Beds from €36.

3. Kex – Reykjavik, Iceland

This hostel is located in a former biscuit factory in one of the Reykjavik’s trendiest neighbourhoods. Kex features chic vintage furniture and offers guests a wide range of facilities, including a gastropub, two guest kitchens, heated patio, gym, Wi-Fi and free breakfast buffet. Rooms from €81.

4. Gallery Hostel – Porto, Portugal

Porto’s stylish Gallery Hostel is perfect for those who love art and design, as it exhibits works from local artists. The hostel blends traditional Porto features with modern touches. Chic and charming! Rooms start at €57.

5. ONE80° Hostel – Berlin, Germany

Located directly on Berlin’s Alexanderplatz, the hostel features urban-inspired art and chic modernist furniture. The basement is home to the hostel’s own night club.
Quadruple rooms from €64.

Further reading on imgec.trivago.com

Image by Casa Gracia