Hostelworld news

1. Don't miss our next 'Hostelworld Hangout' - this one's on volunteer travel

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   Mar142013

   Two weeks ago we introduced Hostelworld Hangout via our Google Hangouts - live video talks on Google Plus with specialists of different types of travel that you can watch live and that you can interact with. The first one was with Janice Waugh of SoloTravelerBlog.com and TheTravelersHandbooks.com. The time has come for the second 'Hostelworld Hangout', and this one is on volunteer travel.

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2. The Hostel Awards 2013: and the winner is...

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   Feb222013

   Are you looking to stay in an award-winning hostel? Well, the time has come again – we've got the winners of our 11th annual Hostel Awards!

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3. Enjoy a VIP Experience in London

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   Feb202013

   How would you like to get the VIP treatment in London? Well, with this month’s VIP Experience at Generator Hostel London, it might just be your lucky day.

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4. Introducing...'Hostelworld Hangouts'

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   Feb192013

   When you use social media quite a bit, something which we do, you have to keep up with the times. Every week you read about a new social network or new functionality with existing ones. One of the newest features to come of the social media world recently is ‘Google Hangouts’ – video chats with up to nine people that can also be watched by others, making them extremely interactive.

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5. We've teamed up with Brendan van Son of Brendansadventures.com

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   Feb182013

   As well as writing posts for our own blog, part of my job is working with the world’s top independent travel bloggers and writers. And thanks to Twitter and attending different events, I’ve been lucky enough to have met many of them over the last few years. One of these is Brendan van Son of Brendansadventures.com who I met in Dublin last year. Brendan’s site is one of my favourite travel sites for many reasons – he likes getting off the beaten track, he’s good at telling stories plus he’s an incredible photographer. That’s why I’m pleased to announce that Hostelworld.com is now the official budget accommodation partner for his site.

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6. Top ten hostels worldwide in December 2012 - according to you

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   Jan082013

   Each month we ask our customers, to rate the hostels you stay in. From these ratings and reviews we compile a list of the top ten hostels in the world. The results from last month's ratings are in so we can now reveal what are the top ten for December...

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7. Top ten hostels worldwide in November 2012 - according to you

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   Dec182012

   Each month we ask you, our customers, to rate the hostels you stay in. Then from these ratings and reviews we compile a list of the top ten hostels in the world. The results from last month's ratings are in so we can now reveal what are the top ten for November...

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8. We've teamed up with Janice Waugh aka @SoloTraveler of SoloTravelerBlog.com

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   Dec122012

   July 2000 was a big month for me. I had been living in Australia for 9 months and was about to head off travelling. It wasn’t my first experience with independent travel, but it was the first time I set off on my own. Since then I’ve travelled all over the world as a lone traveller. That’s why I’m such a big fan of the blog of Janice Waugh SoloTravelerBlog.com and pleased to announce that Hostelworld.com is now the official budget accommodation partner for her blog.

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9. Enjoy a VIP Experience in Lisbon

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   Dec112012

   Wouldn’t it be great to experience beautiful Lisbon as a VIP? Well, if you’re our top reviewer this month that’s exactly what will be happening! Our VIP will enjoy three nights’ stay in a private ensuite room at Lisbon Poets Hostel, located in the centre of the Lisbon and surrounded by the city’s best shops and galleries. There will even be a Hostelworld Goodie Bag waiting for them when they get there.

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10. We've won two awards at Australia's Golden Backpack Awards!

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    Nov222012

    This year's Golden Backpack Awards in Sydney, Australia were extra special this year. Not only did we win 'Best Hostel Booking Engine' for the fifth year running, this year we won the special 'Innovation Award' also!

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