Casanaga

There are basically two reasons people choose hostels instead of hotels or apartments: 1) to save money, 2) for the community, to meet people and socialise in your living space. With cheap accommodation all over Tenerife, what sets this place apart? - location is BEAUTIFUL! Beach is a short walk away. Sunsets from the terrace are absolutely gorgeous. There are many days worth of hikes in every direction. - Oli (the host) is super friendly. He is a British expat who lives in the hostel with the guests, is genuinely invested in the experience of being in Tenerife, exploring and having fun. He’s knowledgeable about the island and its attractions and about seeing the place as an outsider. Also I enjoyed his sense of humour - the volunteer team are also super lovely. In my case this was Shelby and Celina. - hostel itself is clean and tidy, with lots of scenic spaces for eating and socialising. - most of what you need is included in the price - breakfast, towels, soaps, etc. if you ask nicely other stuff can be provided too. Compare this to hostels with lower upfront fee but inflate their cost with add-on sales of basic amenities. - the village it’s situated in is small and quiet, with a few restaurants and a little shop. Compared to the south of the island, there are very few tourists here. Transport links by bus are not super frequent but the bus stop is nearby and the buses are punctual and perfectly functional. - the other guests! Everyone I met in this hostel I would gladly have spent time getting to know better. Your experience may vary, but the place fosters a strong sense of community with guests from all over the world.

- there are no lockers. It’s hard to imagine someone stealing in a place like this, but personally I wouldn’t bring an expensive set of camera equipment or a fancy laptop for example. - the hot water in the shower was a little unreliable. The weather was warm enough that this didn’t bother me personally. - this is not a party hostel. (This is a pro as much as a con, but if you’re looking to get hammered and stay out late every night this location is probably not a good fit)

La cena e le jam-session dopo cena con gli altri ospiti della struttura

Troppo isolata dal resto dell’isola (anche dalla parte nord)

La amabilidad del personal, las vistas y el ambiente

Great location, amazing people and things to do. Amazing community and communication.

It was slightly on a pricier side compared to the other place we stayed at in the same area. Also bring your water, the filtered water from the tap tasted strange.

The people and the vibes in this place were immaculate. It was my first ever solo trip and first time staying in a hostel. It felt like home within a few days