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The 10 Best Hostels in Kingston, Jamaica

Some of the best backpacker spots in Kingston

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Set in Kingston, Gordon Town Kotch features a garden, shared lounge and free WiFi. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service.

The units feature bed linen.

My girlfriend and I stayed in several hostels during our trip from Montego Bay to Kingston and this was among the top with some of the best amenities. The host is also great, we got slightly lost while driving to the hostel and he was kind enough to come find us. He also recommended a really great local food spot, which we loved. I'd recommend this place for anyone looking to stay in Kingston.

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9.4
Wonderful
56 reviews
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$25
per night

Ragamuffin Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Kingston. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests.

Guest rooms in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. With a shared bathroom equipped with a shower, rooms at Ragamuffin Hostel also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms have a city view. All units include bed linen.

This is the third time I stay here. The staff are like extended family at this point. They are amazing and kind and have looked after me and looked out for me in more then one way. They are currently doing a few renovations extending the space which will only add to an already awesome city hostel. I love the space. Super social. Always meet great people here. I love Kaya herb house and all of the music and vegan options in the back yard there. I will always recommend this place!

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8.7
Excellent
385 reviews
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$25
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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Hostels that guests love in Kingston

  • Avg. price/night: $58
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 385 reviews
    Cool hostel, good location in Kingston, New Kingston is quite safe. Comfortable beds and they have a bar if you need to get breakfast though it's not included. Really friendly and helpful staff. We only stayed one night but would stay again. WiFi is good.
    Sibila
    Travelers with friends
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews
    Great location. Great accommodations. Welcome was warm, friendly, and professional. Safe. All amenities. Spacious.
    L
    Lorraine
    Solo traveler
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 42 reviews
    The place was super clean and in a great location and neighborhood. The host was lovely and was able to fulfill all our requests. They even went as far as to extend our check-out time so my partner could arrive at the airport in time for her flight. I've decided that this is where I want to be for our next outing. The place even had additional things that made preparing meals cheaper and easier. Super happy we made that choice or else it would have been more costly
    Smith
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $75.80
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 152 reviews
    Great location, very safe but very central. Room small but very clean and comfortable, towels available, hot water and AC. Host was nice and polite and explained everything.
    Cassinelli
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $298
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 410 reviews
    Great location and fantastic value for money! We were visiting for Jamaica carnival and it felt like we were right in the middle of all of the action. Food was delicious and the property is very safe. Also, it’s right next to the Pegasus hotel so could enjoy the amenities there as well.
    Letitia
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $58
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 385 reviews
    Great location (not much to do around the hostel but the area is really safe), great staff, great place to meet other solo travelers, and probably the best dorm you'll ever stay at.
    Luca
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $58
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 385 reviews
    The staff was super helpful and welcoming. Hostel was clean and perfectly located between the Bob Marley museum and Devon house, in a safe area.
    Rebecca
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $201.65
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 432 reviews
    Great location and felt safe.
    José
    Group
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 62 reviews
    Location close to Devon House, close to Banks in New Kingston and Waterloo Road for Starbucks, supermarket and pharmacy ( cheaper than Devon House coffee/tea rooms). I felt safe as a western woman in these vicinities. The host Sheldon is attentive and very professional
    Kerry
    Solo traveler
  • 7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3 reviews
    Everything! It was safe, clean, secured parking and great location in Kingston. Very clean and modern aesthetic, and the location has well manicured landscaping which is great for photos.
    G
    Glendon
    Young couple

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