When it comes to the cost of living, the reputation of Copenhagen (and Scandinavia in general) is not the most attractive. Everyone has heard from someone who has travelled there how expensive everything is there. Like any conscientious traveller, I’m not one of those who wants to go broke just to visit a different city. When…
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8 London Carnival After-Parties For Under a Fiver
Notting Hill Carnival may be the biggest street party in Europe, but if you’re not feeling the stormy vibes this year (or are simply over the queuing, crowds and £20 toilet fees), and don’t have the dollar for a swanky after party, head East and take shelter at these Bank Holiday fiestas… 1. Versace Vibes at The Wick , Sunday…
Travelling cheap and backpacking happily: Interview with Jana Rosa
Travelling cheaply, meeting people, seeing the world. We know how distressing it can be to want to get out of your everyday bubble and see the world, but not know where or how to start. Doubts start popping up: “But is backpacking for me?”, “I don’t have any company, should I travel alone?”, “I only…
Best Tea Shops in London for a Cheap Afternoon Tea
Everyone knows that Brits love a cup of tea (or a “cuppa” as it’s called in the UK), but when you land in London Town, where can you go to experience the very best tea in the capital? We’ve gathered together some of the best tea shops in London so you know exactly where to go…
Copenhagen on a budget – 24 hours in the Danish capital
Scandinavia gets a bad rap (money-wise). We’ve all heard time and time again from traveller friends about how expensive it is there. I don’t know about you, but I like to make sure I’m not going to go bankrupt just trying to experience a new city. I recently spent 24 hours in Copenhagen, and saw…
Berlin express: experience the best of Berlin on a budget in 36 hours!
Hi there! I’m Carolina, a Brazilian girl living in London who has been working for Hostelworld for two months now, and loving it. Working in the Hostelworld offices can be quite surprising sometimes. You know that you’ll be working in a cool place, living and breathing travel, but I had no idea that in less…
Guide to planning a cheap trip to Japan
Yes, it is possible to travel to Japan and not go bankrupt! Of course, like anywhere else, if you want to spend money, you can spend as much as you want in the land of the rising sun, but we at Hostelworld assure you that if backpacking is your thing, this country will surprise you in…
Speed dating and micro-breweries top Valentine’s Day ideas for single travellers on a budget
We’ve put together a selection of the best hostels to spend Valentine’s Day, whether you’re looking for love or enjoying the single life. From speed dating in Madrid to a micro-brewery full of beautiful people in Berlin, dead flowers and broken hearts in Prague to ruin bars in Budapest. Love’s brewing What better place to…
Cheap travel: good deals
You’ve decided to go on holiday. Where? When? What should you visit? These are the questions you’re probably asking yourself. Then there’s the tricky question: at what price? You already know that you’ll be booking your accommodation on Hostelworld to take advantage of unbeatable prices, while choosing from among our most comfortable, friendly and well-located establishments…
5 Top Spots for Budget Travellers in Eastern Europe
Jacqueline Des Forges is a European rail expert and community manager for Rail Europe , the place to plan and book your Euro rail trip if you’re from outside the EU Eastern Europe is having a moment. Generally a bit less expensive than western Europe, and offering travelers more chances to get off the well-worn path,…
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