Everyone who’s anyone is hitting up hostels these days: whether it’s for their social aspect, uber cool design, or brag-worthy events & classes. As a self-proclaimed expert in the hostel field (ahem), we thought it’d be rude not to share the latest and greatest fresh hostel meat (or tofu) with you. Grab yourself a bev,…
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Life’s a beach: hostels in paradise from €2.50/night
Imagine hostels where you can sleep under the stars, where you can hear the waves lapping from your beach hut. Well, they exist and we’ve found them. But these hostels don’t just offer the extraordinary locations, they have the extra magic sprinkled on top. Think rooftop cinemas, 3-hour happy hours and free gourmet food. And all…
Where to stay in Berlin: your neighbourhood bible
Unlike cities such as Paris and Amsterdam, Berlin doesn’t have a true centre. Or rather, it has lots of them. This is probably due to its vast size and the fact it spent decades as two cities during the Cold War. This quirk is today one of the city’s best features, and the reason so…
Places to stay in Iceland on a backpacker’s budget
Iceland is basically one gigantic National Park, where Mother Nature pulls all the stops out: geysers, glaciers, waterfalls, hot springs . Staying in a hostels means that you get to experience these otherworldly phenomenons without maxing out your travel fund. We’re giving you the 411 on places to stay in Iceland where you can see the northern…
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Could you survive the world’s most haunted hostel?
Have you ever wanted to say, “remember that time we slept in a haunted jail?” Well it’s your (un)lucky day as HI Ottawa Jail Hostel  in Canada is a half-converted hostel complete with ghostly screams, reported sleep paralysis, and unwanted visitors standing at the end of your bed. ? @luyao_bai The Ottawa County Jail in Canada, now the world’s most…
10 Tasty Hostels That Will Tingle Your Taste Buds
Nothing brings people together quite like some good eats! In fact, part of the allure of travelling the world is being able to experience exciting, new and sometimes adventurous cuisine wherever you go. We’ve rounded up a collection of some of the hostels that best understand how delicious your travels should be… 1. Hostel Alessandro Palace & Bar – Rome, Italy The word “palace” is…
5 Mind-Blowing Hostels in Florence
With all the electrifying live music, soul-sparking street art, and taste bud-tingling street food, Florence is the place to be this year ! Whether you’re heading to Nextech Festival , or you’re just looking for an Italian adventure, we’ve rounded up some of the very best hostels for you to check out… 1. PLUS They’re all about making the most of the famous Italian sunshine at PLUS . This incredible…
The 10 Best Hostels in Madrid for Fiesta and Siesta
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…
Ultimate hostel hangs
What’s not to love about hostels? Amazing dorms with tons of space, fancy AF private rooms with en-suite bathrooms, rooftops, pools… And we haven’t told you about the amazing social spaces yet! This is where the magic happens: it’s the sociable heart of the hostel. Forget about tired old common rooms, today these chill out…