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Upscale hostels are popping up in big layover cities like Paris, New York, and Istanbul, giving you an easy excuse to turn a connecting flight into an overnight stay. They come with amenities similar to hotels,��are affordable and centrally located, and��give you easy access the local life.

Paris, France��

Generator Paris
From Charles de Gaulle: 40-minute taxi (approximately��$45); 30-minute metro (approximately��$10.50)
Rates: Bed in shared room, $25; suite with two beds and balcony, $140

There’s no stopping in ��without seeing it. In the��buzzy 10th arrondissement, head to , which has cushy beds and sleek��penthouse suites with terraces. Its common spaces have all the makings of the full Parisian experience:��sit-down restaurant serving local fare,��subterranean bar (glass of wine:��$6.50),��and rooftop terrace.
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Reykjavík, Iceland

Kex Hostel
From Keflavík International: 45-minute taxi (approximately��$109); 75-minute bus (approximately��$3, exact fare required)
Rates: Bed in shared room, $35; single room with shower, $185

Plenty of ��pass through Iceland’s biggest city, which is��also a design mecca. At , the smart��vintage-meets-modern��aesthetic will immediately pop right out. You’ll enjoy ocean or mountain views from the private rooms.��Chill out on��the heated outdoor patio, or rent��one of the hostel’s bikes. They can also set you up with mountain biking tours that hit the trails��just outside the city center.��
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Brooklyn, New York

New York Loft Hostel
From JFK: 30-minute taxi ($52); 75-minute subway ($7.50)��
From LGA: 20-minute taxi (approximately��$30)
Rates: Bed in shared room, $50; twin private en suite, $140

New York’s size could intimidate you into never leaving the airport, but the ��in Bushwick, Brooklyn, makes things a lot easier. The hostel offers a sprawling lawn with sun beds, gym access, and edgy New York designs in each room. It’s two blocks to��the��L train into Manhattan (famed for its incredible people watching). Also��an easy walk: the up-and-coming shops and restaurants on Grand Street��and the everyone’s-invited scene in McCarren Park. It books up quickly, so plan accordingly.
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Cocomama
From Schiphol: 15-minute taxi (approximately $45); 30-minute tram ($8)
Rates: Bed in mixed six-bed dorm, $61; deluxe private room, $121

Amsterdam Schiphol, a popular layover spot for flights to Africa and Asia, is renowned for its easy tram access to the city center. Head to��,��just steps from the hip, centrally located��Fredericksplein hood. It’s a��former brothel��surprisingly drenched in sunlight. All the rooms have been designed with Dutch themes like “Red Light District” or “KLM,”��and even though you can put down��one-euro beers in the��garden bar, it still maintains a chill vibe.

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Istanbul, Turkey

#Bunk Hostels
From Ataturk:��40-to-90-minute��taxi (from $35); one-hour bus (Havatas) (approximately��$5.50)
From Sabhia Gokcen: One-hour taxi (approximately��$35), 90-minute bus (Havatas) (approximately��$5.50)
Rates: Bed in four-bed dorm, $18; private room with terrace, $83

Istanbul is a common touchdown between Europe and Asia or Africa,��and, yes,��it is enormous, but��the better parts can be tackled in a few days. Base at the quiet,��11-room ,��located��in the cafe-rich��Beyoglu neighborhood. If it’s fully booked,��go for the livelier��45-room ��in the��more bar-centric Taksim district. When you see both hostels’ terraces, minimal but stylish rooms, and lounges that blend with the bohemian surroundings, you’ll forgive the “#” in the name.��Both are about 25��minutes via tram��or a great 90-minute��wander to sightseeing in Istanbul’s��Old City.