You know what every solo traveller loves? Making new friends on the road. Hostels are the ultimate spots to connect with a bunch of like-minded, adventure-hungry backpackers. You’ve voted for your top five hostels up for the People Person award. And here’s the kicker: you also get to decide who takes home the prize! So,…
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New Kid on the Block – HOSCARs Finalists 2023
Hostels that opened their doors last year have been BUSY. With determination and grit, they’ve spent 2022 working tirelessly to impress the entire traveller community. As a result, five exceptional hostels have been shortlisted to win a New Kid on the Block award for HOSCARs 2023. These hostels are brand new, with state-of-the-art facilities, and…
10 most haunted hostels to visit this Halloween!
The scent of pumpkin spice fills the air. Costumes, novelty props and sweets begin to fill supermarket shelves. Cheesy horror flicks are our movies of choice. This can only mean one thing – October is upon us and Halloween is quickly approaching! If you haven’t made plans this October 31st, or need inspiration for next…
Mulled wine or sunshine? The 9 best places to spend Christmas alone
Who said you had to be home for Christmas? Having a solo Christmas in some of the best cities is a great way to make lifelong ties with people from all over the world. There’s the bonus that you don’t have to see family members who get on your nerves, and you can save more…
Day of the Dead facts: everything you need to know about Mexico’s most famous fiesta
Don’t call it Halloween, or get it confused with All Saints Day. Mexico’s most unique festivity is called Día de Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, and it’s one of the most anticipated events in the country’s calendar. But don’t let the name fool you, this is not a sad occasion! In fact, it’s…
Extraordinary Innovation Hostels: HOSCARs Finalists 2021
Our esteemed panel of judges handpicked these innovative hostel finalists and now it’s your turn… Who will be crowned with the EXTRAORDINARY Innovation Hostel award? Remember you’re not only doing an amazing thing by recognising these hostels as industry-leading innovators but by voting you’re also entering a competition to win the most incredible selection of…
Extraordinary Hostel Heroes: HOSCARs Finalists 2021
This award is extra special! Hostels couldn’t nominate themselves, instead, the HOSCARs judges picked the top five hostel submissions across all entries and only one hostel will walk away victorious (although, we’re sure you’ll agree they’re all deserving!). Have a read through, remind yourself why you love hostels and hostelling so much, and then vote…
Extraordinary Sociable Experience Hostels: HOSCARs Finalists 2021
You may be wondering how hostels kept their sociable magic in these weird times, well don’t worry, these hostels exemplify the sociable experiences that hostels are famous for. The panel of HOSCARs judges have selected the following five hostels as finalists for the EXTRAORDINARY Sociable Experience award and now we are asking YOU to vote…
Extraordinary New Hostels: HOSCARs Finalists 2021
In normal times (remember those?) starting a new business was challenging enough, but in 2020 *gasp*, it’s next level. We are in awe! Our panel of HOSCARs’ judges chose these five as the top-notch contenders to bag themselves their first award. A shiny new award, for a shiny extraordinary new hostel… who gets your vote?…
Extraordinary Inclusive Hostels: HOSCARs Finalists 2021
Hostels welcome travellers from all around the world and we believe they are some of the most inclusive environments you could ever wish to be in. However, hostel staff, like us, are always learning, becoming mindful of our own unconscious biases, and growing as a result. The HOSCARs’ judges selected the following five hostels as…
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