Hostelworld Travel Features

Hostel Features

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  Life's a beach - our top beach hostels

  Hostels no longer just the domain of city centres and with the evenings getting longer and thoughts beginning to turn to this year's summer getaway here are our top 10 European beach hostels.

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  Family Friendly Hostels in UK & Ireland

  In these tough times hostels are great places for families to stay in rather than hotels. Because of this we have developed a list of family-friendly hostels with private family rooms which make the perfect base for a family break in the UK & Ireland.

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  Stay in a Traditional Ryokan in Japan

  We have a large range of Ryokan Accommodation where you can experience Japanese culture and enjoy a special Japanese welcome and service.

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  Ski hostels in New Zealand

  The New Zealand ski season runs from June until October in both the South and North Islands and the numerous ski resorts offer lots of wide open slopes so it's ideal for beginners.

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  Luxury Hostels

  Looking to pamper yourself without breaking the bank? Check out some of our top luxury hostels. Many luxury hostels these days rival boutique hotels in terms of facilities and location. Most luxury hostels offer private rooms with ensuites and a unique social experience that you just don\'t get with a hotel.

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  Romantic Hostels

  It may seem that treating a loved one to a romantic break in the middle of this credit crunch has become one expense too many. But apart from being cheaper than hotels, hostels are just as romantic as them too.

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  Best Hostels of 2008 Announced

  Traveller\'s House in Lisbon has won the much coveted award for \'Best Hostel of 2008\' at Hostelworld.com\'s 7th Annual Hoscars Awards Ceremony in Dublin.

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  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.

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  Prison Hostels

  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...

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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...

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  Party Hostels

  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.

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  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.

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  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...

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  2005's Hoscar Winners Announced

  Recognising the best hostels of 2005, Hostelworld.com's 'Hoscars' were presented at a ceremony in Dublin last night.

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  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'.

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  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.

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  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.

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