You’ve heard of the Oscars… but have you heard of the Hoscars?! The Hoscars 2016 have been announced: We’ve recognised the crème de la crème of hostels around the world using 1 million customer reviews. Hostels have undergone a revolution in recent years, today they sit at the cutting edge of affordable accommodation. Gone are…
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Hostel of the Week: Freehand Chicago, USA
There’s something magical about Chicago. It’s the city that brought us Michael Jordan, blues music and a legendary pizza style. The North River neighbourhood is particularly special, with some of the best art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and scenery in the entire city. Freehand Chicago hostel is one of North River’s crown jewels. Hosted by a…
Hostel of the Week: Palmers Lodge, Swiss Cottage, London
London is our most popular destination, almost always near the top of most people’s travel bucket list, and it’s not hard to see why. Beautiful parks? Yep! Historic landmarks? You bet! Stunning architecture? Of course! Sometimes it’s easy to feel like you’ve walked straight into the pages of a novel, and Palmers Lodge is no…
Affordable luxury: 11 boutique hostels in Europe that will blow you away!
The new generation of hostels has officially landed! If luxury travel is your jam but you don’t have the budget, then it’s about time you met the boutique hostels. They’re authentic, full of personality and often locally or family-run. Whether it’s a city break you are after, a traveller’s treat, or a home away from…
Hostel of the Week: Khaosan World Asakusa Ryokan Hostel, Tokyo
What do you get when you renovate a 1980s love hotel? The answer is a snazzy ‘lil hostel in the atmospheric district of Asakusa in downtown Tokyo. The area was previously a huge red light district and the vintage theatres and bars still remain, plus it’s minutes from the famous Tokyo Skytree, Sensoji Temple and…
Hostel of the week: Ostello Bello Grande, Milan
It’s the three-time winner of the “Best Hostel in Italy” award at our annual Hoscars and has a 9.6 “Superb” rating from our customers. We think it’s fair to say the Ostello Bello Grande is the crème de la crème of hosteling – or should we say…poshteling 😉 Behold the newest and largest addition to the…
Hostel of the Week: Lost Inn Lisbon, Chiado
Located in the historical district of Chiado with the endless, glistening Tagus River flowing in the background, Lost Inn Lisbon is perfectly wedged in between the happening areas of Bairro Alto and Cais do Sodré. Our Portuguese local from the Hostelworld office, Joao, gives us some insider tips on where to eat and drink: “Besides Caipirinhas…
California Hostels
Taking a trip to California? Dreaming of cruising down Highway 101 along the Big Sur coast in your very own Cadillac? Search for your favourite stars in Hollywood? Snow board half-pipes in Tahoe? Surfing on San Diego’s famous Ocean Beach? You can do all the above so Join our whistle-stop trip below in our guide…
Best Romantic Hostels for Your Next Couples Getaway
For some, treating a loved one to a romantic break has become one expense too many, with a takeaway pizza and a movie replacing the more traditional forms of romance. However, thanks to our fantastic range of luxurious, romantic hostels, it doesn’t have to be this way. Hostels offer a fantastic, cheaper alternative to hotels…
16 of the Best Party Hostels in the World for 24/7 Fun and Wild Nights
Welcome to the Wild Side of Travel! If your idea of a perfect trip includes cheap drinks, themed parties, and meeting fellow travellers who love to let loose, then you’re in the right place. Party hostels are more than just a bed—they’re social hubs where you’ll make lifelong friends (or at least some blurry memories)….
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