The Rise of Poshtels: How Hostels Went From Grit to Glam

JLL Real Views | January 15, 2019

Hostels have traditionally been for backpackers happy to share rooms with strangers, trek down hallways to shower and cook their own meals in basic kitchens in exchange for cut-rate accommodation. But now hostels are increasingly borrowing ideas from more highly-rated hotels: barista-served coffee drinks, late-night cocktails, plush bedding, big-screen TVs and free wi-fi. These hostel-iers seek to capture a slice of the youth market — specifically groups of friends traveling together, who want to keep an eye on their budget but aren't ready to sacrifice comfort or give up an opportunity to stay at an Instagram-worthy destination. ...