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…
Tag: Costs
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…
Where to go in Europe when the euro is weak
This spring, the euro hit a seven-year low against the pound and a 12-year low against the dollar. Currently, the pound will buy you around EUR 1.40, compared to EUR 1.20 this time last year. If this isn’t the perfect excuse to book a trip to Europe, we don’t know what is! To help you…
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…
How to Backpack Europe on a Budget
If you’re backpacking through Europe, chances are you want to keep to a fairly strict budget. Seeing and doing as much as possible for as little money as possible is key. Most people immediately think of a rail pass – and if you truly do want to see as much as possible and maintain flexibility…
What you can buy with 1 dollar in European countries
Attention travellers! As you well know, Hostelworld ‘s mission is to help you save money and make your trip as fun as possible, whether it’s with accommodation or other tips to make your life easier. So we asked our Facebook community what you can buy for the equivalent of 1 dollar in European countries. Check out the…
What does $1 buy you in every European country
Attention Eurotrippers! As you know, it’s always been our mission to help you find the best budget accommodation going. Now we’ve decided to take it a step further. To keep you on the road and enjoying your trip for longer, we’ve found at least one thing you can buy in each country for just one…