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.

Casanaga was our last stop on a roadtrip and felt like a gamble at first — hidden behind the Anaga mountains, cloudy, and in a tiny village. Locals were welcoming, we had a chance to eat at the village pub, and shared laughs despite our broken Spanish. Casanaga has a carefree, don’t-worry-be-happy energy, and we met friendly travelers at breakfast and dinner. Surprisingly, it turned out to be the highlight of our trip (mostly thanks to the wonderful volunteers❤️!)

everything! the town is super lovely (amazing views), the hostel is super cozy and everyone is very welcoming! if you want a perfect place to relax, this is the best option for you! thank you Ollie for everything and to the volunteers! they always made sure everything was perfect - Jeanne and Valerie

It was my second stay there and with my friend we love it! Amazing terrace.

This property is beautiful and secluded but still close to the beach and a supermarket and a bunch of little restaurants.