Squares in Madrid? All over the Madrid you will never be too far from a plaza (aka a square). The city is full of them and they make for the perfect place to take a break in a terrace with a drink or simply just on the steps of a monument. Here are 10 of…
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15 Free Things to Do in Edinburgh
Known for its festivals, castles and haunted tales, Edinburgh is one of the most welcoming cities in the world. Wandering around its cobbled streets, dropping into traditional pubs and meeting locals, you’ll soon see it isn’t hard finding things to do. If you’re not sure where to start, this guide is your go-to for awesome things…
Top Bars in Istanbul – Your Favourite Istanbul Bars
There’s lots of exciting nightlife and entertainment on offer all over the vibrant city of Istanbul .To find out where is good to go out in Istanbul, we asked you to tell us about your favourite Istanbul bars over at our Hostelworld.com Facebook page . Here’s what you had to say… 45 lik Bar Taksim Ahmet Erdem Kesici…
15 Free Things to Do in Amsterdam
Here at Hostelworld, we are clued up on what travelers from all over the world spend their money on whilst visiting Amsterdam and contrary to popular belief, it isn’t museums. We know you love the city’s infamous bars and “coffee” shops, let’s not beat around the bush. Don’t fret if you are on a budget as…
Top Venice Tips – Your Insider Tips for Venice
The Italian city of Venice has long been a popular spot for visitors from all over the world. Over on our Facebook page we asked you for your top Venice tips and here’s what you told us. Take a gondola ride John-Michael Page says: Go on a gondola, despite what you hear, they’re not that expensive, and a…
3 Days in Edinburgh, Scotland
Day 1 – Explore the Royal Mile The Royal Mile in Edinburgh’s charming Old Town is the perfect place to get acquainted with the Scottish capital. Incorporating four separate streets (Castle Hill, Lawnmarket, High Street and Canongate) it is brimming with free museums. Edinburgh’s largest cathedral, St Giles’ Cathedral can be found there too. Grab a…
3 days in Berlin, Germany
3 days in Berlin Day 1 – Take in all the main sites Start the day by embarking on a free walking tour which departs from outside the Starbucks Café at 11am (they also leave at 1pm and 4pm) on Unter den Linden (just at the Brandenburg Gate). The tour takes in all the best sites…
Celebrating Bastille Day in Paris
Vive la France! Party in Paris for the French National Day and you’ll enjoy dazzling fireworks displays, impressive parades and plenty more. Here, we take a look at the story behind Bastille Day and how you can celebrate in the French capital. If you haven’t booked your Bastille Day bed yet don’t worry, we’ve still got plenty of availability at lots of our great hostels in Paris . 1. When is Bastille Day? It takes place on the same date every year, namely July 14th. 2. What does Bastille Day commemorate? Also known as La Fête Nationale, Bastille Day is…
3 days in the Bavarian capital, Germany
Day 1 – A day in the Alstadt Using Hauptbahnhof as a base point, walk east down Neuhauserstrasse and you will arive at Maxburgstrasse. Visit St Michael’s Church, the first of many that can be found in and around theAlstadt (Old Town). From here walk round to the Frauenkirche and after visiting that church go all…
5 days in Prague, Czech Republic
Prague is one of Europe’s crown jewel cities. It has served as a political and cultural hub in Europe throughout its rich history, and just walking around its old streets helps transport you back to a more romantic time. Anyone trying to experience Prague properly would probably need a considerable ammount of time, but if you’re…
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