Mother’s Day 2026 falls on Sunday, May 10, and one of the most popular ways to enjoy the day is by taking mom (or any mother figure in your life) out to brunch. If you’re in Grand Rapids, Michigan and looking for great Mother's Day brunch ideas, I’m here to help make things easier. 

I’ll break down my top picks for where to go for brunch in Grand Rapids this Mother’s Day. Plus, I’ll share some additional ideas beyond brunch for those who want more options further below.

Best Places for Mother’s Day Brunch in Grand Rapids in 2026

• Rose’s Restaurant - Best East Grand Rapids Option
• Cherie Inn - Best East Hills Option
• Tupelo Honey - Best Downtown Option
• Wolfgang’s - Best Eastown Option
• Anna’s House - Best Vegan Option
• Butcher’s Union - Best Westside Option
• Lucy’s - Best Creston Option
• Reds at Thousand Oaks Gold Club - Best Buffet Brunch
• Russ’ - Best Budget Option

Rose's Restaurant - Best East Grand Rapids Option
Located in East Grand Rapids on Reed’s Lake, Rose’s has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating . If it’s a nice day, definitely take advantage of their outdoor seating along the lake for some great views. Rose’s Mother’s Day brunch special runs from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a menu that includes a mix of staple breakfast items like Eggs Benedict and French Toast, as well as some lunch selections like pizza, salad, and a turkey sandwich. 

Pros About This Restaurant

• Beautiful lakeside views
• Indoor and outdoor seating
• Plenty of parking

Some Drawbacks to Consider

• More limited menu selection
• According to their website, they don’t take reservations 

Cherie Inn - Best East Hills Option
Located in GR’s East Hills neighborhood, the Cherie Inn has historical significance as Grand Rapids’ oldest restaurant, having originally opened in 1924. This local gem features a delicious assortment of breakfast items, so you should be able to find something for every taste preference. The Cherie Inn is open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sundays. 

Pros About This Restaurant

• Historic restaurant
• Larger menu selection

Some Drawbacks to Consider

• Smaller venue, so seating may be more limited

Tupelo Honey - Best Downtown Option
Tupelo Honey is a southern-inspired chain in downtown Grand Rapids by the corner of Ottawa and Pearl. They are open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sundays, and you can make a reservation on their website, which I’ve added a link to above. While Tupelo Honey doesn't have any specific Mother's Day specials, they did share that they have a Spring-inspired list of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for you and mom to enjoy.

Pros About This Restaurant

• Southern-inspired breakfast dishes
• Reservations available online

Some Drawbacks to Consider

• Parking downtown may be harder if it’s busy downtown
• No vegan-friendly options

Wolfgang's - Best Eastown Option
Wolfgang’s on Wealthy Street is a local Eastown breakfast favorite, boasting one of the more affordable menus on this list. Plus, kids 12 and under can pick three breakfast items for under $5! Their Sunday hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like they take online reservations, so I recommend calling them ahead of time at (616) 454-5776. 

Pros About This Restaurant

• Budget-friendly
• Huge breakfast selection
• Kids’ menu

Some Drawbacks to Consider

• No online reservations
• Can get busy

Anna's House - Best Vegan Option
With multiple locations around GR, Anna’s House is a local favorite with a great variety of vegan-friendly and non-vegan dishes, making this a great choice for all food preferences. Unfortunately, Anna’s House doesn’t take reservations, so I recommend calling ahead of time at the location you’re interested in to see how busy they are. They are open from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Pros About This Restaurant

• Vegan and non-vegan choices
• Multiple locations
• Open early

Some Drawbacks to Consider

• No reservations

Butcher's Union - Best Westside Option
While their brunch menu isn’t as extensive, this Westside hotspot has a good variety of dishes, including Huevos Rancheros, Crab Benedict, French Toast, and Biscuits and Gravy. Their $9 kids menu special is for kids 10 and under. It includes an entree, one side, and complementary milk, apple juice, or orange juice. You can make your Mother's Day reservation on Resy.com, though groups up to 9-12 people are asked to call for reservations.

Pros About This Restaurant

• Take reservations
• Special kids menu
• Affordable cocktails
• Unique dishes

Some Drawbacks to Consider

• Some menu items are pricey
• Street parking only 
• Limited menu items

Lucy's - Best Creston Option
Lucy’s is located on Plainfield in GR’s Creston neighborhood, serving up a good selection of vegan-friendly and non-vegan breakfast dishes, along with a kids’ menu featuring $6 food options. This restaurant is open from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Unfortunately, they only take reservations for groups of 9 or more. You can make a reservation by calling them at (616) 591-3149. Their website says they also have a 90-minute limit per party on weekends.

Pros About This Restaurant

• Vegan options
• Kids’ menu

Some Drawbacks to Consider

• More expensive
• No reservations for parties with fewer than nine people
• 90-minute seating limit

Reds at Thousand Oaks Golf Club - Best Buffet Brunch
If you’re looking for a buffet brunch this Mother’s Day with outdoor seating options, consider hitting up Reds at the Thousand Oaks Golf Club. Their Mother’s Day brunch buffet will run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with prices at $39 for adults, $16 for kids 5-12, and free for kids 4 and younger. The restaurant requires a reservation in advance, which you can make by calling them at (616) 447-7750.

Pros About This Restaurant

• Outdoor seating
• Buffet selection

Some Drawbacks to Consider

• More costly
• Reservations are required 

Russ' - Best Budget Option
This West Michigan staple has been around for 90 years, with a large menu full of comfort food deals below $10 and $15. Russ’ serves breakfast from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and there are multiple locations around GR, so you can find the one closest to you. They also have a breakfast kids' menu. Personally, I’ve always loved coming here as a kid, and the service never disappoints.

Pros About This Restaurant

• Highly affordable
• Plenty of parking
• Great service
• Long-running local chain

Some Drawbacks to Consider

• No reservations
• Minimal vegan options

More Ways to Spend Mother’s Day in Grand Rapids
For anyone looking to do something other than brunch, I’ve added some additional ways to spend this Mother’s Day in Grand Rapids.

• Brush Studio - Brush Studio in Downtown GR offers paint and wine parties, where an instructor guides you through creating your very own artwork to take home. I took my mom here for her birthday, and to this day, she says it was one of her favorite birthday memories. They are offering a special Mother’s Day Hollyhock Haven event this year, which costs $38 per person and starts at 2:00 p.m.
• Afternoon Tea at Spruced Studio - Another unique Mother’s Day idea is to treat your mom like the queen she is at an afternoon tea. Spruced Studio is hosting a Porcelain & Petals Mother's Day event, and tickets are $59. According to their website, your ticket includes "tea, treats, a fun craft." The event runs from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Tulip Time Festival - If you haven’t yet experienced Holland’s beloved Tulip Time Festival, you can head here for a Mother’s Day outing. As luck would have it, Mother’s Day (May 10) also happens to be the last day of Tulip Time. 

Hostels are a budget travel hack to more frequent and longer vacations. As a cheaper alternative to hotels and Airbnbs, hostels are often centrally located, a great way to meet fellow travelers, and a nice space to set up shop with your laptop if you’re a digital nomad. I’ve stayed in my fair share of hostels over the years and am sharing my picks for the best hostels in Europe and the U.S.

The Best Hostels in Europe and the USA

• Líbere Córdoba Spain - Editor’s Pick
• Dream Hostel Prague - Best Hostel in Prague
• HI Boston - Best Hostel in Boston
• New Samay Seville - Best Hostel in Seville
• HI New Orleans - Best Hostel in New Orleans
• ECO Hostel Granada - Best Hostel for 30-Year-Olds
• Astor Oxford Street - Best Hostel in London
• Young and Happy Latin Quarter - Best Hostel in Paris
• Kick Ass Greyfriars - Best Hostel in Edinburgh
• Euro Youth Hostel Munich - Best Hostel for Digital Nomads
• St. Christopher’s Inn - Best Hostel in Barcelona

Líbere Córdoba Spain - Editor's Pick
Córdoba is located in southern Spain in the country’s Andalusia region. It’s perhaps most famous for the Mezquita, a mosque originally built in the 700s. Other notable sites include the Alcazar de Los Reyes Cristianos, the Synagogue of Córdoba, their ancient Roman bridge, and the Calahorra Tower.

Why the Líbere Córdoba Earned the Top Spot 
The Líbere Córdoba appears newer and not so rundown like other hostels I’ve been to, but it still retains the charming southern Spanish design you’ll find all around this city. The building surrounds a beautiful outdoor patio with plenty of tables and seating to hang out or work remotely. They also have an indoor area where people can eat or work. 

Pros About This Hostel

• How it’s built - I love how this property is built! The Líbere Córdoba was built around a beautiful outdoor patio space that's great for socialization, relaxing, or work.
• Cleanliness - This was one of the cleanest hostels I’ve been to.
• Quiet - As someone also working remotely during my stay, I appreciated how calm and quiet this hostel was. 

The Cons 

• Bathrooms weren’t always working - We had two toilets in our room, and while one worked just fine, the other smelled like a rotting sewer. I would have liked the hostel to prioritize fixing that.
  Longer walk to sightseeing - While I still walked from this hostel to the big tourist sites there, it’s a longer walk than you might get with other hostels or hotels.

Learn more in my full-length Líbere Córdoba Hostel review


Dream Hostel Prague - Best Hostel in Prague
Prague was, hands down, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe I've been to, so I under why it's such a popular travel destination. And it's exactly the kind of European city where picking a central hostel, with easy walking access to all the beautiful historic sites, is extra beneficial.

Why the Dream Hostel Earned Best Hostel in Prague
I loved how central this hostel is! Not only is it just a 10-minute walk from the main train station, but it's walkable to all kinds of popular spots, including Old Town Square, Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Lesser Town, St. Vitus Cathedral, the Jewish Quarter, and Wenceslas Square. I also loved that they gave you a ticket for a free welcome drink when you arrive (in my case, it was mulled wine since it was during winter). 

Pros About This Hostel

• Central location - It's walkable to major tourist sites and the main train station near Wenceslas Square.
• Bed curtains for privacy - I always appreciate when hostels provide privacy curtains on each bunk. Plus, the room overall was nice and clean.
• Private showers and bathrooms - The hostel has private shower and bathroom spaces outside of the dorm rooms where you can change comfortably.
• Nice lobby for socializing - There was plenty of space in their lobby to sit and hang out. Plus, you can purchase snacks and drinks there if you want.
• Free welcome drink - It's a small gesture but a nice way to welcome someone. I appreciated this since not many hostels do this.

The Cons

• Towel use is a payment, not a deposit - Most hostels only require a deposit to use their towels, but the Dream Hostel Prague makes you pay 80 Czech Koruna ($3.89) that you won't get back. And you still have to return the towel.
• Could use more bathrooms - I think this hostel could stand to have more bathrooms with toilets. On our side of the floor, there was just one toilet, which didn't felt like enough if multiple people had to use it.

Learn more in my full-length Dream Hostel Prague review


HI Boston - Best Hostel in Boston
Boston is one of my favorite cities in the United States. Washington D.C. may be the nation’s capital, but Boston and Philadelphia feel more representative of America’s founding fathers and history. Plus, Boston is just a 40-minute train ride from Salem, which means you can see two great places in one trip. 

Why the HI Boston Earned Best Hostel in Boston
Surprisingly, Boston has very few hostels, and the HI Boston is pretty much the Boston hostel. Despite limited options, this is a great choice for those who want to visit Boston and save money by skipping expensive hotels.

Pros About This Hostel

• Location - The HI Boston has easy walking access to popular areas like Boston Common and Beacon Hill, as well as a nearby subway station.
• Free breakfast - The HI Boston provides a free breakfast every morning. Granted, the options were limited to toast, bagels, and cereal, I still appreciated the free meal.
• Shower/bathroom setup - As a female solo traveler, I loved the bathroom/shower setup here. They have individual bathrooms and shower spaces on each floor, so you could have somewhere to shower privately and get ready for the day. 

The Cons

• Some rude roommate behavior - My first night there, I had some of the most frustrating roommate behavior. One guy wore so much cologne that it gave me a migraine, while an older woman in our room had the room lights on all night long, and she was playing music. 
• Books up fast - To be fair, I stayed here in October, which is a busy time since many folks visit Boston and Salem. However, I was one of the last open reservations, so this isn’t a hostel to book at the last minute.

Learn more in my in-depth HI Boston Hostel review


New Samay Seville - Best Hostel in Seville
Seville is a well-known city in Spain’s Andalusia region in the south, featuring incredible architecture like the Plaza de España and Giralda Tower, along with vibrant cultural charms like flamenco dancing. 

Why the New Samay Seville Earned Best Hostel in Seville
From my experience, I felt very safe at the New Samay Hostel in Seville. The hostel felt safe and secure, and the neighborhood it’s in felt safe. Plus, it was easily walkable to popular tourist sites. This isn’t a party hostel either, which made it feel safer.

Pros About This Hostel

• Privacy curtains - I love it when hostels provide privacy curtains with each bunk bed to keep out light and just give you a better sense of privacy when you sleep. 
• Quiet - Overall, this is a quiet hostel. I didn’t have any problems trying to sleep here.
• Free coffee - I love that the New Samay provides free coffee in the morning. 
• Spacious bathrooms - The bathrooms inside the dorm rooms are very spacious. You have both the shower and toilet in there, with plenty of space to change and get ready.

The Cons

• Only one bathroom per room - I’ll admit, it was hard to come up with some potential drawbacks to this hostel. But one thing to consider is that there’s only one bathroom per room, which could be an issue if two people are up at the same time and need to get ready.

Find out more about this hostel in my full-length New Samay Hostel review


HI New Orleans - Best Hostel in New Orleans
New Orleans is one of the most unique U.S. cities, with a rich history and culture unlike any other city I’ve ever been to. It’s also a great place to go on a trip with friends. I spent a long weekend in Nola for my birthday, and the HI Hostel allowed me to have a great stay while saving some money.

Why the HI New Orleans Earned Best Hostel in New Orleans
This HI Hostel is a clean, well-kept hostel on Canal Street within walking distance of the French Quarter and Mississippi River. Of course, the French Quarter is a prime spot for friend groups to take tours, explore, or hit exciting bars and restaurants. The HI New Orleans is also within walking distance to the street cars to take you to other areas of town like the old cemeteries and the Garden District. 

Pros About This Hostel

• Location - I loved that we didn’t have to rely on Uber or Lyft here. We could easily walk to the French Quarter or the streetcars to get to other parts of town.
• Clean space - This hostel is well-maintained. They even have larger shower and toilet spaces to easily change and get ready in private.

The Cons

• Canal Street can feel sketchy- I didn’t feel totally unsafe on Canal Street, where this hostel is located, but it’s important to be mindful of your surroundings. I saw some sketchy things there, and while I don’t think it should be a dealbreaker to booking this hostel, I wouldn’t walk back to the hostel late at night.

Read my guide to Visiting New Orleans for the First Time


ECO Hostel Granada - Best Hostel for 30-Year-Olds
Granada is located in southern Spain and is most famous for the Alhambra Palace, which sits atop a hill overlooking the city. However, I would encourage you to also visit the Royal Chapel there, which is where Spain’s most famous monarchs, Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand, are buried.

Why the ECO Hostel Granada Earned Best Hostel for 30-Year-Olds
Some people assume hostels are only for twentysomethings, but from my experience, I’ve seen people of all ages stay at them. That said, if you’re over 30, odds are you’ll probably want something more low-key than a rowdy party hostel. Hey, we need our sleep, right? The ECO Hostel was a quiet, calm hostel with a good mix of adults of all ages, which is why I think this is a good choice for the over-30 budget traveler.

Pros About This Hostel

• Central location - The ECO Hostel Granada is a nice walk into the busy area where the sites are, including the Alhambra Palace. 
• Friendly staff - I loved the staff here. They were super friendly!
• Large bathrooms - Our six-person dorm room had a larger bathroom space where the shower and toilet were. This was great because I was in a co-ed room, and it gave me plenty of space to change and get ready in private.

The Cons

• The timed showers - I get it for conversation purposes, but the timed showers got pretty frustrating after a while. I almost felt like this made it take longer for me to get ready.
• No privacy curtains on the beds - Personally, I prefer privacy curtains on the beds. That won’t keep me from booking something, but it’s nice to have that extra piece of privacy, which I didn’t get here.
• Small lockers - The personal lockers are small, so you won’t be able to fit your entire backpack in them. Instead, you’ll only have to limit it to the most valuable items. However, I could at least fit my laptop in there, so they’re big enough for those.

Find out more in my ECO Hostel Granada review


Astor Oxford Street - Best Hostel in London
London is one of the biggest and most famous cities in the world, but that also means staying here can get expensive. In this case, hostels are a great workaround for this. That said, in such a big city, you want to make sure the hostel you’re staying at is in a decent, safe location.

Why the Astor Oxford Street Earned Best Hostel in London
I chose to stay near Oxford Street as this seemed like a good central location for my first time in London. The Astor Hostel Oxford Street is near London’s West End, and even though it’s a busier area, I never felt unsafe here. 

The hostel is a secured building a block behind Oxford St., where you can get to buses. It’s also just a 10-minute walk to the Oxford Circus subway station. During my stay, the hostel was clean and well-maintained, and I saw people of all ages, including families, there. 

Pros About This Hostel

• The location - I liked how central this hostel was, with easy access to public transit and shopping on Oxford Street.
• Clean and well-maintained - Overall, this hostel was well-kept. The bathrooms and rooms were always kept clean.

The Cons

• Busier area - While I didn’t mind that this hostel was in a central area, it might not be for everyone. Oxford Street is one of London’s busier areas, so if that isn’t your jam, I’d recommend another location.

Discover more tips about London in this London Travel Guide


Young and Happy Latin Quarter - Best Hostel in Paris
Paris is divided into 20 arrondissements that sort of work their way up from the center out. This means that the lower your arrondissement number is, the more central you’ll be to the popular sites. For your first trip to Paris, I’d recommend finding accommodations within the first 10 arrondissements so that you’re close to the best sightseeing.

Why the Young and Happy Hostel Latin Quarter Earned Best Hostel in Paris
The Young and Happy Hostel is located in the Latin Quarter (Arrondissement 5) on Rue Mouffetard. The Latin Quarter is that it’s one of the city’s oldest and most historic neighborhoods, and it was where Ernest Hemingway lived during his time there in the 1920s. Rue Mouffetard is also home to a local market, so you can find lots of yummy foods from local vendors.

This hostel's excellent location made it easy for me to walk to the must-see Paris sites like Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower, among others. As for the hostel, I loved that it felt more historic, like the neighborhood it was in. I think my favorite part was the hangout area below the main floor, which  felt like you were entering some catacombs. 

Pros About This Hostel

• The building has historic character to it - I loved how this building keeps with the historic feel of the Latin Quarter. Again, the hangout area on the lower level is worth checking out!
• The location - The Young and Happy Hostel is in the Latin Quarter. Not only is this area central to sightseeing, but it also has a really cool history as one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods.

The Cons

• No lockers in the rooms - This is the only hostel I’ve stayed at that didn’t have in-room lockers. Instead, they only had small lockers in the lobby area. I always had my valuables on me when I wasn’t in the room, but I didn’t have any issues with my other stuff, which I just kept underneath my bunk bed. 
• Limited privacy for changing - There wasn’t much privacy for changing here since they had co-ed bathrooms with just shower and toilet stalls. I recall having to change in the bathroom stall, which isn't super convenient. 

Learn more with this Paris Travel Guide


Kick Ass Greyfriars - Best Hostel in Edinburgh
Scotland is one of my favorites of all the countries I’ve traveled to, with Edinburgh being one of the most magical cities I’ve ever seen. Seriously, I’m still dreaming of living there and writing in cozy coffee shops. 

Why the Kick Ass Greyfriars Earned Best Edinburgh Hostel 
The Kick Ass Greyfriars (previously known as Budget Backpackers) Hostel in Edinburgh was the very first hostel I ever stayed at, and it clearly left a positive impression. This hostel is in the heart of Old Town Edinburgh at the bottom of the iconic Victoria Street. If you’ve seen images of Edinburgh, you’ve likely seen that street. It curves around and has colorful buildings along it. 

Because it’s so central, I could easily walk to major sites in the city like Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. It’s also close to coffee shops, restaurants, bars, tours, etc. This hostel was also only a 15-minute walk to Waverly Train Station. Aside from a great location, the hostel felt safe and even provided meal and drink coupons for their restaurant and bar.

Pros About This Hostel

• Location, location, location - The Kick Ass Greyfriars Hostel is perfectly located at the bottom of Victoria Street with easy walking access to everything.
• Laundry access - I was literally a budget backpacker on my trip, which means I had to do laundry. This hostel had working laundry, making it much more convenient to travel with a backpack.

The Cons

• Larger dorm rooms could get noisy - I stayed in their cheapest option, a massive 30-bed mixed dormitory room, which is considerably bigger than other dorm-style rooms I've seen. Ironically, I didn’t have much trouble sleeping since I was so tired at the end of the day, but if you’re a light sleeper, I’d recommend spending a little more on a smaller room here.

Find out more in this Scotland Travel Guide


Euro Youth Hostel Munich - Best Hostel for Digital Nomads
Munich was my favorite of the three big cities I’ve visited in Germany, which included Frankfurt and Berlin. While Frankfurt seemed too industrial and Berlin too overwhelming, Munich had some great character to it. To offset the price of a hotel, I stayed at the Euro Youth Hostel (also referred to as the Euro Youth Hotel Munich), which was conveniently within a 10-minute walking distance of the city’s Central Station. 

Why the Euro Youth Hostel Munich Earned Best Hostel for Remote Workers
Working remotely while staying in a hostel can present a unique set of challenges. I ideally want somewhere with good Wi-Fi and a communal space with tables to plug in my laptop as needed. I picked this one because they have a larger community dining and hangout area next to the lobby, with plenty of tables where I could easily get work done and order food and beverages.

On the flip side, I understand that some folks may want something quieter, and the good news here is that the Euro Youth Hostel in Munich also provided a table and chairs in the dorm room, so if I had to take a meeting, I was able to do it there with my headphones on.

Pros About This Hostel

• Close to Central Station - This hostel is a mere 10-minute walk to Munich’s main train station.
• Great community feel - I loved the friendly vibe of this hostel. From the front desk to the people in my room, I had a great experience connecting with folks here.
• Felt safe and secure - This hostel felt very safe and secure, and I loved that the rooms were on the second floor and through secured entry.
• Walkable to tourist sites - This hostel is central enough to walk to tourist sites like Marienplatz, or you can easily access nearby public transportation.
• Free welcome drinks and their toastie sandwiches - Upon arrival, the hostel gives you a ticket for a free welcome drink. And while the food wasn’t free, I can’t recommend their toastie sandwiches enough. It’s the best grilled cheese sandwich I’ve ever had.

The Cons

• Has the potential to get more rowdy - OK, to be fair, I’m really reaching with this one, since I honestly didn’t find any major flaws with this hostel. That said, with it being a big city and a bar downstairs, there’s the potential to have more nosy roommates, but from my experience, I didn’t have any issues.

Learn more about my experience in Munich here


St. Christopher’s Inn - Best Hostel in Barcelona
Barcelona sits on Spain’s eastern coast along the Mediterranean Sea. The city has a lot to offer travelers, from the visually stunning Gothic Quarter and famous La Sagrada Familia cathedral to the beautiful beaches and food; I’d recommend it in a heartbeat.

Why St. Christopher’s Inn Earned Best Hostel in Barcelona
The St. Christopher’s Inn Hostel is centrally located near Barcelona’s Las Ramblas neighborhood, with access to shopping and food. From the hostel, I could walk to famous sites like Sagrada Familia, the Gothic Quarter, and Barceloneta Beach. 

This hostel is also close to the Barcelona Airport shuttle. I remember having to leave for the airport around 3 in the morning, and I was nervous since it was the middle of the night. To my surprise, there were many people out and about (likely coming back from nightclubs), and others were already waiting for the shuttle.

As far as the hostel itself, they have a great bar area where people can socialize and watch games. I actually had the best three-hour conversation with a fellow solo female traveler from Denmark. They also have privacy curtains on the beds in the rooms.

Pros About This Hostel

• Privacy curtains - I always appreciate it when a hostel provides privacy curtains on their bunk beds, and that includes the St. Christopher’s Inn.
• Great bar area - This hostel’s bar area is great for socializing, and the prices were super affordable. They also broadcast soccer games for folks to gather around and watch together.
• Centrally located - This hostel is centrally located in the Las Ramblas neighborhood, and you can easily walk to other major Barcelona tourist sites. 
• Short walk to airport shuttle - This hostel is barely a five-minute walk to and from the airport shuttle pickup and drop-off location, which is super convenient – especially if you’re stuck with an early morning flight!

The Cons

• Party vibe - This might be a drawback for some and a win for others, but keep in mind that this hostel skews younger and more lively.
• Small bathrooms - There was only one tiny sink and mirror in the bathroom for a dorm room with at least 10 other women in it. You definitely have to  get ready around each other, and there wasn’t really any adequate space to change in private unless you changed in the toilet stall.
• Timed showers - Again, I respect the desire to conserve water, but constantly having to turn back on the shower because it’s a timed system got old quickly.

Learn more in my St. Christopher’s Inn Barcelona review
Also visiting Madrid? Read my Ok Hostel Madrid review

Frequently Asked Questions

1.) Is 30 too old to stay in hostels?
Absolutely not! I first stayed in a hostel at 30 years old and have had great experiences in them. The older you get, you may prefer the comfort of your own hotel room, but I've seen people of all ages in hostels. There are some that have age limits, usually just for certain rooms to keep younger people together, but in general, you can book them at any age.

2.) Where are the most hostels in the world?
I would say most hostels are in Europe because they're so popular there. 

3.) Can you pay in full on Hostelworld?
Yes, from my experience, I've been able to pay in full when booking on Hostelworld.

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Prague is arguably one of the prettiest cities in Europe, which also makes it among the most popular to visit. With such popularity often comes higher hotel prices, making hostels a great cost-saving alternative. If you’re on the lookout for a hostel in Prague city, I’ve got you covered.

In this detailed review, I’ll share my honest thoughts on the Dream Hostel Prague. I recently stayed here during my own trip to Prague and will share my experience, including what they offer, what I liked about it, what I didn’t like, location, pricing, and more. 

Dream Hostel Prague Booking Prices
Hostel pricing is greatly dependent on when you go. In my case, a two-night stay during winter cost me about $65 (or $32.50 per night). While considerably cheaper than hotels, it might feel a little higher compared to other hostel prices out there. That said, for the location and quality of the hostel, I was okay with these prices.

Dream Hostel Prague Check-In Process
Check-in time here is at 3 p.m. I arrived slightly earlier than that, so I had to wait a little bit, but they were cool about letting me hang out in the lobby in the meantime. They also have 24/7 reception service, so no need to worry if you’re arriving late. As far as a key, you get a keycard that opens both your room and the doors that lead to the rooms from where the stairs are, which is good for extra security.

During check-in, they also gave me a card for a cup of free mulled wine, which was a nice perk. I’ve only seen one other hostel do something like that, and it was the Euro Youth Hostel in Munich, which gives you a ticket for a free drink.

Dream Hostel Prague Towels
Unless you bring your own towel, you’ll have to pay to use one of theirs. Unfortunately, it’s not a deposit either. In this case, it cost 80 Czech Koruna ($3.89). I wasn’t a fan of this since a lot of other hostels only require payment as a deposit, in which case you get your money back when you return the towel. But I double-checked with them at check-in and they confirmed it wasn’t a deposit.

Dream Hostel Prague Location
The Dream Hostel Prague is centrally located. It’s just a 10-minute walk from the main train station and walkable to sites around the city, including Old Town Prague. The area looked relatively safe too. When I had to wait for my Uber to Prague’s Airport, it was around 4:30 a.m., and there were still people out and about. Safety in numbers, right?

Dream Hostel Prague Rooms & Bathrooms
I loved that the dorm rooms here come with privacy curtains on each bunk bed. Each bunk also featured a private light and charging outlet. As far as bathrooms go, our floor had two single shower rooms. I appreciated this for privacy, but the space outside the shower is small. Then, they had a separate room with two sinks and mirrors for getting ready. However, they only had a single room with a toilet, though there were two additional toilets in other areas of our floor. This wasn’t the worst bathroom/shower setup I’ve seen at a hostel, but I think they could stand to have a few more toilets since it didn’t seem like there might not be enough for everyone. 

Dream Hostel Prague Lobby & Overall Experience
The lobby here is nice. They have drinks and food you can order, with plenty of seating to hang out and chat. Overall, I thought the crowd here was nice, though there was one guy who was absolutely hammered sitting in the lobby making a ruckus while I was waiting for my Uber to the airport. Thankfully, it didn’t look like he was going to his room anytime soon. As far as the people in my room, they were all quiet and respectful.

Pros: What I Liked About This Hostel

• The location - This hostel is centrally located, so it’s great for anyone who loves being able to walk around the city.
• Free mulled wine - The ticket for a free mulled wine was a nice welcome.
• Rooms - The rooms here are clean, and they come with privacy curtains, personal lights, and outlets. 

Cons: What I Didn’t Like

• Pay for towels - Instead of a deposit, you have to pay 80 Czech Koruna ($3.89) to use a towel here (and you still had to return it).
• Not enough bathrooms - I think they could use some more toilets here. It didn’t seem like there was enough if multiple people had to go.
• Elevator wasn’t working - This wasn’t an issue for me personally, but if you have limited mobility or heavy luggage, a non-working elevator could be an issue. Thankfully, it seemed to be just a temporary thing since they were doing work in the building, so hopefully it opens up again soon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Prague Dream Hostel?
The Prague Dream Hostel is located just a 10-minute walk from the train station and about a 15-minute walk from Prague’s Old Town Square. The hostel’s address is Ve Smečkách 23, 110 00 Nové Město, Czechia. It’s also located right near lots of shopping as Wenceslaus Square.

How secure is Prague Dream Hostel?
As a solo female traveler, I thought this hostel was very secure. They have 24/7 reception (usually two people at the front desk), and you need a key card to open the door to where the dorm rooms are and your own room.

What makes Dream Hostel Prague unique?
Honestly, I thought the ticket for free mulled wine was a unique touch. I’ve only seen one other hostel do this, and while it’s not something that makes or breaks a trip, it’s a nice touch that stands out.

Is Dream Hostel Prague suitable for solo travelers?
Yes, the Dream Hostel Prague is totally suitable for solo travelers. I stayed here on my own, and I felt safe and met some nice travelers.

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