The golden city of sun-drenched rooftops and Diagon Alley-esque passageways might not be on your bucket list yet. Well, wake up and smell the sangria because Madrid is fast becoming the cool kid on the European block, whilst remaining one of the most “Casitza” (genuinely Spanish) cities in Spain. It’s a goldmine for tapas and…
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3 Days in Bilbao: what to visit
The grey, dreary, industrial city of the 1980s is now a cosmopolitan metropolis that perfectly combines its deep-rooted traditions with a newfound hipster soul. It boasts avant-garde architecture and a gastronomy that simply captivates any palate. Whatever you’re looking for, Bilbao will give it to you. Three days are not long, but they are enough…
15 Free Things to Do in Barcelona
The travel icon that is Barcelona is home to thousands of attractions and activities that keep us obsessed. From tasty cuisine to world-class architecture, gorgeous beaches and raging nightlife, there’s something for every backpacker in Barcelona – that’s why we love it so much! It’s known as being a little on the pricey side, but…
10 squares in Madrid not to miss
Squares in Madrid? All over 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 our…
Top Bars in Madrid – Your Favourite Madrid Bars
The Spanish capital is a hugely popular tourist destination during the summer. If you’re thinking of planning a trip to Madrid, then expect the heat to encourage you into one of its many bars. We asked you about some of your favourite Madrid bars over at our Facebook page and here’s what you told us. If you…
15 Free Things to Do in Madrid
Madrid, the capital of Spain, this thriving city in Europe at the forefront of fashion, politics and entertainment makes it a serious global city player. If you are planning a trip to Madrid you should download our mobile-app to ensure your travels go smoothly. For the budget conciencous traveller we take a look at 15 things to…
Top Barcelona tips – an insider travel guide to the Catalan capital
Barcelona is a popular destination for visitors to Spain all year round. This beautiful city is full of great things to do and don’t forget you can book hostels in Barcelona from our great selection. Over on our Facebook page we asked you for your best Barcelona tips. Here’s what you told us: Visit the Sagrada Familia Flor Cubero says: Sagrada…
5 Days in Madrid, Spain
5 Days in Madrid Spain You are planning to spend 5 days in Madrid but don’t know where to start? This guide is for you! Day 1 – See how the locals live Madrid is right in the centre of Spain. It is thanks to this location that it is Spain’s capital. It is also the…
Top Bars in Valencia – Your Favourite Valencia Bars
Things really heat up in the Spanish city of Valencia from 11pm onwards when the bars and clubs are in full swing. Barrio del Carmen is one of the best Valencia neighbourhoods to check out if you’re looking for a great night out, but there are plenty of bars and clubs to be found throughout…
Top Bars in Seville – Your Favourite Seville Bars
Once the sun sets, things in Seville really start to heat up. To help decide which nightspots to check out, we asked you about your favourite bars in Seville over at our Hostelworld.com Facebook page . Here’s what you told us… Elefunk Maria Rodriguez Legorburu says: Elefunk is the best ! Hostelworld.com says: At this popular club…
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