“Many travellers want to make more sustainable choices, but few want sustainability lessons while on holiday.” At Capsule Hotel , a growing hotel group that began with just 20 beds in Lucerne and has since expanded to 421 beds across five properties in Switzerland and Denmark , sustainability is designed to feel like a natural part of the guest…
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Sustainability Stories: How Centrum House Hostel is helping young people discover the world through hospitality
Brașov , Romania , is known for its medieval charm, mountain views and rich history. But inside one hostel on the city’s main pedestrian street, another story has been quietly unfolding. For more than a decade, Centrum House Hostel has helped young people gain experience, confidence and practical skills through hospitality. What began as part-time student jobs evolved into something…
Sustainability Stories: How Ostello degli Elefanti and Catania’s LGBTQIA+ community created Queer Catania
Catania , Italy . Home to Mt Etna, Baroque architecture, vibrant street food and a coastline many consider to be paradise on earth. But beyond the city’s historic landmarks and Mediterranean lifestyle lies another story, shaped by inclusivity, activism and urban memory. It’s a story many travellers never encounter. One that rarely appears in traditional guidebooks, yet…
Sustainability Stories: From Police Station to Plastic-Free Hostel – How Madama Hostel & Bistrot Reduced Plastic, Reused Space and Built a Community in Milan
“Sounds like home.” Policing plastic waste, but make it art Would you stay in a former police station turned design-led, eco-friendly hostel? Located inside a former police station in Milan , Italy , Madama Hostel & Bistrot has built its sustainability journey around giving things a second life – from the building itself and reclaimed furnishings to the everyday choices that shape…
Sustainability Stories: The Green Rainbow – How Eco-Pride is redefining travel in Cape Town
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when environmental sustainability, inclusive tourism, and Pride collide – meet Rayan. Traveller. Volunteer. Pride advocate. After winning Hostelworld’s ESG World Tourism Day competition, Rayan travelled to Cape Town , South Africa . Not just to explore and celebrate Pride, but to help build something new. Having previously heard Soul Fam Hostel’s founder,…
Sustainability Stories: Pride, Place & Purpose – How The Cool Hostel built a queer-friendly space rooted in community
“The Cool Hostel, where you can show up exactly as you are.” Pride Month is a time to celebrate LGBTQ+ visibility, inclusivity and diversity. But in Coquimbo , Northern Chile , one hostel is building that – not just for a moment, but every single day. We met Cris Sankari, co-founder of The Cool Hostel , the first queer…
Sustainability Stories: “It changed the way I travel” – Volunteering in Colombia, One Year On
(L: Entrance to El Rio Hostel. R: Boat trip with our guide Gabriel and dog Suki) A year ago, you met Amy Phung , winner of Hostelworld’s yearly staff travel competition, who spent several weeks travelling across Colombia – hopping from hostel to hostel, and discovering a country that surprised her at every turn. Almost a year on, Amy reflects…
Sustainability Stories: Inside Hostelworld’s 2026 Culture Champion – Black Llama Cusco
“When guests stay with us, they’re not just visiting – they’re starting to understand Cusco and the heritage”, says Eric Beland, founder of Black Llama Hostel Cusco . Sitting at over 3,400 metres in the Peruvian Andes, Cusco , otherwise known as the “navel of the world”, is one of South America’s most historic and visited cities, and the archaeological…
Where to Travel Sustainably: Eco-Friendly Destinations for 2026
Sustainable travel is not a niche preference anymore. More travellers than ever are thinking carefully about where they go, how they get there, and what their trip actually does for the places they visit. But knowing where to start is genuinely tricky. Every destination claims to be sustainable these days, and the line between meaningful…
Sustainability Stories: Earth Day – What Casa en el Agua Teaches Us About Everyday Sustainability
Every day action. Intentional choices. Impact that lasts. On Earth Day, it’s easy to focus on big promises and bold commitments. But during our recent fireside chat with Casa en el Agua , a simple but powerful message emerged: sustainability is built through intention, consistency, and everyday action. Casa en el Agua is a hostel quite literally built in the…
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