Party like a local – the best nightlife in Kiev!
Quickly becoming Europe’s latest alternative hotspot, the capital of Ukraine has way more to offer than the drab and dull stereotypes attached to it.
Your journey through the land of Pharaohs – 13 incredible things to do in Egypt
The land of the Pharaohs has always attracted intrepid travellers eager to learn about its rich history, admire its beautiful temples and be enchanted by its world-famous pyramids.
The ultimate guide to backpacking Chile
When backpacking Chile, there’s a trusty tale I guarantee you’ll hear time and again from locals.
We came, we saw, we partied: 20 Years Young – it’s a wrap!
Guys, if you wouldn’t mind lowering your voices and turning down the lights a bit… we’re feeling a little bit delicate after partying for twenty days straight.
The best things to do in Vilnius, Lithuania: 9 reasons you must visit right now!
I could spend hours talking about amazing Lithuania, a small country of about three million.
Where to stay in New Orleans: a neighbourhood guide
Want to celebrate life in all its wonderful forms? Get to NOLA.
Where to stay in Florence: a neighbourhood guide
Florence is an incredibly beautiful city nestled between the Tuscany hills, and each corner has its own personality.
The ultimate guide to backpacking Russia
Sipping sour beetroot soup in a canteen that’s barely changed since Soviet times. Watching the sun rise over the vast emptiness of the Siberian plains.
Where to stay in Phuket: a neighbourhood guide
Phuket is the perfect introduction to Southeast Asia’s laid-back island life for newbies embarking on that first big backpacking trip.
It’s not all about temples! The 15 best things to do in Siem Reap for every type of backpacker
Whether you’re a backpacking couple, solo wanderer or travelling with a group of friends, you’ll find that Siem Reap is an awesome city that has more to offer than its most famous
Where to stay in San Diego: a neighbourhood guide
Whether you’re a seasoned surfer, professional sunbather or looking for an escape from LA, San Diego needs to be on your West Coast wanderlist.
Become a Hostelworld Student Brand Ambassador!
Calling all UK students! Do you love travel? Love hostels? And love a little side hustle to accompany your studies? Well then step right up, because we have just the gig for you! W
History, hedonism and hummus: the best things to do in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is one of the Mediterranean’s hottest backpacking destinations… and not just because the sun scorches over summer.
Where to stay in Prague – An insider’s neighbourhood guide
Ah, Prague. A fairy-tale city with the charm of Paris but the prices of Eastern Europe, it’s a backpacker’s haven.
The Ultimate Singapore Backpacking Guide
If you’re travelling around South East Asia, it’s likely that you’ll find yourself backpacking Singapore.
20 years of travelling – how backpacking has changed
All this talk about our 20th birthday has made us feel a bit nostalgic.
A first timer’s guide to backpacking Georgia
Not many places have seen such a dramatic increase in travellers in recent years as the Republic of Georgia.
Milongas, Malbec and Messi: the ultimate guide to backpacking Argentina
Argentina is the eighth largest nation on the face of the earth, and it squeezes an awful lot inside its ample borders.
Beach please! Top 10 Tanzania beaches for every kind of travel vibe
Located just below the equator in the tropical belt, Tanzania is scattered with consistently stunning white beaches and turquoise waters, offering year-round sunshine.
The best things to do in Marrakech: a first timer’s guide
Want to experience Arabic culture, taste mind-blowing food and explore colourful, exotic cities all within a few hours’ reach of Europe? Then you’re going to love Morocco, especial
Where to stay in Amsterdam: A Neighbourhood guide
Amsterdam is a culturally diverse and quirky European capital, that has plenty of activities and sights for your days and nights! The city attracts savvy backpackers from all over
The Ultimate Nicaragua Backpacking Guide
One of the most intriguing countries in Central America, Nicaragua offers chilled out surf towns, fiery volcanoes and lush forests that are sure to captivate those looking to explo
Where to stay in Boston – An Insider’s Guide
Welcome to Boston – America’s birthplace, home of the world’s best accent, seriously educated folk, and sports fanatics.
Notting Hill Carnival – An Insider Guide
This Notting Hill Carnival Guide is everything you need to know about attending Europe’s largest street party without spending a fortune! WHEN: Bank holiday weekend – August
Where to stay in Malta: an insider’s guide
Malta is often overlooked by backpackers, but this dinky archipelago has a whole lot to offer, not least its abundance of great hostels and guesthouses.
The 15 best festivals in the US that no backpacker should miss
It’s no secret that the US is a backpacker’s dream come true, with so much to do and discover.
Things to do in Goa: spice up your life and discover psytrance
If you’re looking for laid-back vibes, delicious coconut-infused curries, wild nightlife, bags full of spices and wicked adventures, all on a traveller’s budget, you should probabl
Walking the Inca Trail: essential things to do in Cusco to bookend your trek
So, you want to walk the Inca Trail? With a running time of four to five days and a wealth of information to digest covering centuries of Andean culture, this ancient hiking trail
The 10 best things to do in São Paulo on a backpacker’s budget
São Paulo (or Sampa as the locals call it) is a city that’s often underestimated by travellers who think it’s a strictly commercial city; the sensible older sibling to glitzy, glam
Dorms and dancefloors: meet the hostels hosting our big birthday bash!
As you may have heard, your favourite hostel experts are celebrating a pretty big milestone this year… yep, we’re turning 20! And in true Hostelworld style, we’re not doing things
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