Travel Features


 
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Save money in Europe
Planning a trip to one of Europe's top destinations this summer? If so, find out ways to save money with our budget tips for our top 20 cities.		 Read More »
2007's Hoscar Winners Announced
Krakow's Flamingo Hostel has won the much coveted award for 'Best Hostel of 2007' at Hostelworld.com's 6th Annual Hoscars Awards Ceremony in Dublin.		 Read More »
Around the World in 156 Seconds...The Movie
Earlier this year Hostelworld.com’s Colm Hanratty travelled around the world in 80 days, literally. Over the 80 days he visited 17 cities, 12 countries and 4 continents. You can now see where he visited in the most entertaining travel video on the web.		 Read More »
Prison Break
Once home to murderers, thieves and hardened criminals lurking in captivity behind bars, some prisons are now home to some of the world's most unique hostels. Go on your own prison break in one of the hostels listed on Hostelworld.com...		 Read More »
Wine Tasting on a Budget
No longer reserved for society’s elite, wine tasting is rapidly growing in popularity as a vacation for people from all walks of life. Check out these options for wine tasting on a budget in all corners of the globe.		 Read More »
Special events in Shanghai
The beginning of October is going to be a busy time in the Chinese city of Shanghai of when two of the year’s biggest events are taking place. 		Read More »
Asia - Tips for when you're there
Want to pick up some tips for Asia when you're there? Read our tips which should come in handy when you are in Asia.		 Read More »
Asia - Tips for before you go
Thinking of going to Asia? If so, you need to find out if you need immunisations, visas and more before you travel. Take a look at our tips for planning a trip to the world's most diverse continent.		 Read More »
Voluntourism Destinations: Trips for the Socially Responsible Traveller
'Voluntourism' is rapidly spreading beyond and becoming one of the most popular types of 'vacations'. Increasingly, individuals are yearning for an experience that appeases both their desire for adventure as well as their social conscience.		 Read More »
Engangered Destinations
With global warming, pollution, deforestation and overpopulation becoming imminent threats to the permanent stability of our fragile ecosphere, the danger of extinction is no longer relegated to Earth¡¦s rarest species.		 Read More »
Mobile solutions for exploring destinations!
Want to travel and explore without being emblazoned with the scarlet letter of tourists: the fat, clunky guidebook? Hostelworld.com are celebrating an alternative and fun way to be an informed traveler by offering our users free podcasts to accompany the 25 free downloadable pocket guides to some of the greatest cities in the world. 		Read More »
Neighbourhood Watch #2 - Manhattan
Of all of New York’s five boroughs, Manhattan is undoubtedly its best known. As the key is to know its different neighbourhoods, Hostelworld.com’s Colm Hanratty looks at some of the Big Apple’s neighbourhood’s to watch out for.		 Read More »
St Patrick's Festival 2007
Taking place from March 15th to 19th, Dublin's annual St Patrick's Festival is the world's biggest Patrick's Festival, making the Irish capital the best place to celebrate Ireland's national day. Check out this year's festival's events.		 Read More »
2006's Hoscar Winners Announced
Jetpak City Hostel from Berlin has won the much coveted award of 'World's Best Hostel of 2006' at Hostelworld.com's 5th Annual Hoscars Awards ceremony in Dublin.		 Read More »
Neighbourhood Watch #1 - London
Covering an area of 1,584 sq km, London is Europe’s largest and diverse city. As a result it has a varied mix of districts and neighbourhoods. Check out some of the British capital's main areas to watch out for.		 Read More »
Alternative Hostelling in Asia
Are you planning a trip to Asia? If you are, you don't have to stay in your average hostel. On the world's largest continent you have the choice of staying in eco-lodges, beach huts, tree houses and more alternative type of hostel.		 Read More »
Planning on Working Down Under?
Are you thinking of packing it all in and going on a working holiday to Australia or New Zealand? If so, did you know that you have to get a Tax File Number in Australia? Or do you want tips on how to approach potential employers? If so, check our top tips...		 Read More »
Tips for Australia and New Zealand
Are you planning on beating the winter blues by travelling to Australia or New Zealand for their summer? If you are, check out some of our essential tips to help you get the most out of your trip.		 Read More »
Eco-Friendly Hostels
Hostels are growing increasingly aware of the immediate need for conservation and changes in our gluttonous habits towards the Earth’s limited resources. Check out some of our environmentally friendly hostels...		 Read More »
Party On, Dude!
There are many ingredients which combine to make for the perfect destination on any backpacker's trail. One indispensable one is a hostel where you can let your hair down and party until you can party no more. Check out some of our hostels perfect for the party animal.		 Read More »
What's Happening in North America?
Just as some of Europe’s biggest events take place this summer, the same is occurring in North America over the coming month. Check out some of the major events and festivals to take place over the coming months.		 Read More »
Europe's Hottest Events This Summer
Want to watch the Tour de France whiz by your face this summer, or fancy rocking out to Pearl Jam instead? Check out some of the top music and sporting events in Europe this summer.		 Read More »
Ireland's most unique hostels
If you're planning a trip to Ireland and fancy staying in something a bit different, check out some of the more unique Irish hostels listed on Hostelworld.com.		 Read More »
Unique and Unusual Hostels
Looking for something that little bit 'different'? Check out some of our more unique and unusual hostels, ranging from on in a jungle and another on a boat...		 Read More »
2005's Hoscar Winners Announced
Recognising the best hostels of 2005, Hostelworld.com's 'Hoscars' were presented at a ceremony in Dublin last night.		 Read More »
Achieve your New Year's Resolutions
New Year’s resolutions such as giving up smoking and laying off on fatty foods can be hard to achieve. That's why we have come up with some resolutions which might be that little bit easier to keep.		 Read More »
On the Piste
As the winter is soon approaching, so too are the winter blues. The perfect way to beat them is by booking a short ski break. Check out some of Hostelworld.com's ski hostels.		 Read More »
Hostelworld.com helps MTV find travellers for new show
Hostelworld.com is helping MTV find travellers willing to have their unusual winter vacations documented for their show ‘True Life’.		 Read More »
Upscale Hostels
Are you the type of person that wants to save money when travelling by staying in hostels, but still want to treat yourself every now and then? If so, check out some of Hostelworld.com's 'upscale hostels'.		 Read More »
Haunted Hostels
There is no doubting that hostels are the most unique form of accommodation in the world. Some are in tree houses, others are on the beach, but even though Halloween has passed, you may be interested in some of Hostelworld.com's haunted hostels.		 Read More »
Weird and Wonderful Hostels
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sleep in a tree house or a prison? Or maybe you’ve wanted to work on a farm, even if just for a day. Thanks to some of Hostelworld.com’s more weird and wonderful hostels, this is now a possibility for backpackers all over the world. Have a look at some our more different hostels.		 Read More »
The best places in the world
You might be able to go dancing anywhere in the world, and many countries around the globe have rolling hills to go walking over, but there are some places in the world which are the best places in the world to engage in certain past times. Here is Hostelworld.com’s top ten choices...		 Read More »
Learn more on your travels
While some people want to do nothing other than party on their travels, others want to do nothing but relax, and some people hope to engage in some sort of extreme sports, more and more people want to increase their knowledge when on the road.		 Read More »