Where is the best place to stay in Mallorca? For most first-timers, solo travellers and anyone without a car, it’s Palma: the island’s capital has the cheapest hostel beds, the best nightlife outside Magaluf and buses to almost everywhere. Pick Magaluf if you’re here to party, Alcúdia if you’re travelling as a family, and Sóller…
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Where to Stay in Santorini: Your Complete Guide
Santorini, one of the most iconic Greek islands, offers a blend of stunning views, rich history, and vibrant culture. Whether you’re a first-time traveller, honeymooner, or budget-conscious backpacker, choosing the right place to stay can make all the difference. In this guide, we’ll explore the best places to stay in Santorini, including hidden gems, affordable…
Where to Stay in Istanbul: Your Ultimate Guide
For a first trip, stay in Sultanahmet: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace are all a short walk away, and Hostelworld’s top-rated Istanbul hostel, Cheers Hostel , is right there. Pick Beyoğlu or Galata if bars and live music matter more, and Kadıköy on the Asian side if you want cheaper food and a more…
Bikepacking Holland: the ultimate guide to exploring the Netherlands
You’ve heard of backpacking, travelling with all your worldly possessions on your back through countries of different cultures. And if you know much about culture in the Netherlands , you’ll know cycling is central to daily life. Mix the two and you get bikepacking, swapping jaunts on overnight buses for journeys on two wheels. Eco-friendly, wallet-friendly…
Sustainability Stories: Recycling at St Christopher’s Inn, Barcelona
Caring for the climate while you travel doesn’t have to be hard work, especially when your hostel is doing what they can to protect our planet. With them doing the leg work for you, you can sit back and sip your sangria knowing that you’re contributing to the greater good. In this series, Hostelworld’s Sustainability…
Your guide to solo travelling in Bristol, UK
Diverse, hip, and a playground for creativity and multiculturalism, Bristol has everything a solo traveller could want in an English city. Located in southwest England, Bristol has a history rooted in engineering and was once an important trading port thanks to its harbour. Nowadays, Bristol balances modern and historic architecture, while being renowned for its…
14 Swedish Foods to Try (and Where to Eat Them)
Beyond their cinnamon-spiced art of baking and brewing, Swedish food is known for its skilful use of basic but high-quality local ingredients like potatoes, fish, meat, mushrooms and berries. If you’re planning a tasty journey through Sweden (or if you’re not, then now’s the time to start!), think of this as your introduction to Swedish food…
15 things to do for free in Budapest
Budapest is regarded as one of Central Europe’s most beautiful cities. With its stunning architecture, combined with a turbulent history, it is one city that should be on your itinerary when travelling Europe. Here are 15 things to do for free in Budapest: 1. Visit Heroes Square Certainly one of the most photographed spots in Pest is…
Explore like a local – Things to do in Perugia, Italy
Rome, Venice, Florence, the Amalfi Coast – these are all incredible destinations that you need to see at some point in your Italy travels. But you’re truly missing out if you don’t dig a little deeper by going to Perugia, the capital of Umbria, the so-called green heart of Italy. To Italians, it’s hardly a…
Discover Naples’ obsession with football legend Diego Maradona
Naples is nothing if not a quirky city. From its language (Neapolitan, not Italian), its food, its people, its dysfunction, its corruption, its pride – these are all part of what make Naples such a fascinating place. It’s one of my personal favorite cities to visit, and our Naples travel guides cover the rest of what makes it…
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