When choosing which hostel to stay at for your trip, one important thing to keep in mind is how eco-friendly it is. InBed.me not only helps users travel safely and socially by allowing them to see who will be at their hostel and connect before their trip begins; it also helps travelers make environmentally smart decisions by listing an array of eco-friendly hostels in their inventory. Here are some excellent choices for the green traveler:

Pacific Tradewinds Hostel (San Francisco, California)

Pacific Tradewinds is more than just a hostel, it’s a cozy traveler’s community. This is the type of place you should stay if you’d like to immerse yourself in the city culture and get to know locals on a personal level. You’ll also be located in between the Financial District and Chinatown, within walking distance to the Transamerican Tower and the energetic nightlife of North Beach. The property is extremely eco-friendly, featuring a recycling program and using 100% fluorescent bulbs, low-flow showerheads, high-efficiency toilets, and 100% energy-star approved appliances and electronics. Not only that, but the hostel gets its electricity from wind turbines.

Hostelling International- New York (New York, NY)

If you’re looking for the ultimate hostel experience in the Big Apple, look no further than HI-New York. Not only does this massive hostel have a kitchen, cafe, art gallery, cinema, ballroom, game room, the largest private garden and patio in Manhattan, and daily and nightly events and tours; they’re also an extremely environmentally concerned organization. All of their appliances and electronics are 100% energy-star approved, and they use low-flow showerheads, high-efficiency toilets, and 100% fluorescent bulbs. A recycling program is also implemented at the property.

Wombat’s B&B and Apartments (Gosford, New South Wales, Australia)

An in-ground pool, lush vegetation, access to beautiful beaches and the cosmopolitan city of Sydney…what more could you want in an accommodation? How about affordability and eco-friendly amenities! Wombat’s B&B and Apartments uses recycling bins as well as 100% fluorescent bulbs, high efficiency toilets, low-flow showerheads, and 100% energy-star approved appliances and electronics. Not only that, but you can sleep and shower comfortably knowing that all linens and towels are made from 100% organic cotton.

B&B Villa Blasius (Rome, Italy)

This charming bed and breakfast is so luxurious and comfortable you may need to be persuaded to leave the property. En-suite Jacuzzis, a library with fireplace and TV, lush gardens, peaceful patios, and traditional Italian breakfasts are all included in the room rate. Moreover, the property uses soft linens and towels that are made from 100% organic cotton. Guests can also feel good that all of the villa’s appliances and electronics are 100% energy-star approved and lighting comes from 100% fluorescent light bulbs.

Beach Backpackers Hostel Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

Beach bums will love this centrally located hostel right near the water and also close to all the major sites, nightlife, and restaurants. Guests will receive tons of free amenities, like free WiFi and internet, lockers, linens, towels, luggage storage, and games. Moreover, the property dispenses free filtered water to cut back on water bottle waste as well as 100% organic cotton towels and linens. Electricity in the hostel comes from solar panels and the property also incorporates a successful recycling program.