The 15th annual “Hoscar” awards have been announced, with users of Hostelworld.com choosing the best hostels around the world according to categories of size, country and continent.

One of the most coveted awards is for the hostel with the best atmosphere. This year it goes to Goodmorning Lisbon, a bright friendly property in the Portuguese capital which was praised in “review after review” for staff who go “above and beyond” to ensure guests enjoy their stay.

It is one of many awards to go to hostels in Lisbon, which continues to stand out as a backpacker destination, with the city claiming six out of the top 10 places on the list for Best Medium Worldwide hostel, a category topped by Home Lisbon for the second year running.

The award for the best new hostel goes to Lub d Phuket Patong in Thailand, a chic modern hostel with a pool, while the top-ranked large hostel is Ostello Bello Grande in Milan, which has also been ranked the best hostel in Italy for the past three years.

THE WINNERS

Best Hostel in Europe and Best Small Hostel Worldwide

Soul Kitchen, St Petersburg, Russia

Best Medium Hostel

Home Lisbon, Portugal

Best Large Hostel

Ostello Bello Grande, Milan, Italy

Best Extra Large Hostel

The Freehand, Chicago, US

Best New Hostel

Lub d Phuket, Patong, Thailand

Best atmosphere

Goodmorning Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

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Best in Africa

The B.I.G., Cape Town, South Africa

Best in Asia

Mojzo Inn, Nha Trang, Vietnam

Best in North America

Hostel Mama’s Home, Tulum, Mexico

Best in Oceania

Traveller’s Oasis, Cairns, Australia

Best in Latin America

Chili Kiwi Lakefront, Pukon, Chile

Best Hostel in England

Park Villa, London