Hostel Honors

Martha’s Vineyard Hostel has been named friendliest hostel in the world, according to the recently announced Hostelling International 2011 High 5ives! Hostel Awards. The awards are based on guests’ ratings at 1,800 hostels throughout the world. Categories include best hostel, most efficient, most comfortable, best hostel country and friendliest hostel.

The Island hostel was the only one in more than 60 North American hostels to receive an award this year. In 2010, Martha’s Vineyard captured the most efficient award.