Ever since the movie “Hostel” or other similar flicks, most people think twice when they hear about staying in a hostel. But things have changed – hostels have become cheaper compared to a hotel room, cheaper and more comfortable. So if you want to cut down on some expenses but still get a stylish room and meet some new people, we’ve rounded up five hostels absolutely worth a visit.

1. Hostel Alessandro, Rome, Italy – Designed specifically for budget-minded backpackers, the Alessandro Hostel offers reasonable prices and great services for an exceptional location, a 15 minute walk from the colosseum. The spacious rooms include sex communal bathrooms and fans; every guest benefits from a free continental breakfast, hot showers and WiFi internet. The 24 hour reception/check-in and the English speaking staff make it easy to check in or out at any hour, get directions or tips on the best deals in Rome. To top it all off, you have a common room with a 42 inch plasma and a DVD library for your enjoyment. A bed in Hostel Alessandro starts from $25.

2. Villa Saint Exupery, Nice, France – Budget travel and the French Riviera have never really matched until the Saint Exupery villa opened its doors for tourists all around the world. The villa on a hill overlooking Nice is a former Carmelite monastery turned in to a cozy refuge for the budget traveler. The charm lies in the monastery features that were preserved until today, such as stained-glass windows or chapels turned into communal eating areas. The villa can host up to 160 tourists at a price starting from $25 per person, bed & breakfast. There’s a minivan that can pick you up from anywhere in the city, free internet and a bar with drinks no more than $2. The stylish hangout is your chance to visit the beaches, museums or clubs in Nice and get a taste of the simple life on the coast of the Mediterranean.

3. The Gershwin, New York, US – Budget travelers that want to explore the Big Apple can book a bunk bed for as low as $40 in The Gershwin, a stylish hotel, decorated as homage to Andy Warhol. Every floor of the 13-story building is packet with art ranging from Stefan Lindfors to Banks Clayton or Billy Name. As an extra bonus, the rooms on the fourth floor have extra closet space and are especially designed for models trying to start off their career in New York.

4. Base St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia – St Kilda is rapidly becoming one of Melbourne’s hippest, most stylish suburbs around so it’s only natural they would have affordable accommodations for people wanting to visit it. Base is a brand new hostel that will make your stay in Melbourne an experience you won’t soon forget. It comes equipped with modern facilities, such as an internet café, their own bar and kitchen, laundry, lounger, car parking, en-suite bathrooms, and lockers. Prices start at $25 in a dorm room.

5. Hostel Celica, Ljubljana, Slovenia – Staying at a hostel can’t get more exciting than this one! Hotel Celica on Metelkova street (Celica = cel) is a former prison recently renovated to provide year round accommodations for tourists. Every one of the 20 cells has its own author which gave it a unique makeover, but kept their original cell bars on the doors and windows. Apart from the artistically designed cell, Celica also offers rooms for the handicapped, apartments or dormitories. Such dormitories have 2 bathrooms, and can accommodate up to 14 people. The Celica Hostel caters to its visitors’ needs with a restaurant, an Oriental and a Western Café, and a bike rental service. Bed and breakfast at Celica starts from $30.

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