TLDR: This interrailing tips guide comes from Rob Fehily, a winner of ‘Travel Writer of the Year’ at the National Student Media Awards (Smedias). Rob won the award for articles he wrote while interrailing around Europe last year and has taken the time to share his top interrail tips and tricks for Hostelworld readers. Interrailing…
The best hostels in New York
From its iconic skyline to its pizza, its buzzing 24-hour energy to its unbeatable music scene, New York is unlike anywhere else. But the world’s greatest city isn’t cheap. Hostels are a great accommodation option to have the most affordable trip. Here’s our list of the best hostels in New York based on real backpackers’…
The 17 Best Hostels In Costa Rica
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The Best Hostels in Lisbon: A Mecca for Luxury Hostel Worshippers
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The Rise of Digital Nomads in Bali
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The Best Hostels In Tulum
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14 gay-friendly cities that LGBT travellers love
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New Hostel on the Block – HOSCARs Finalists 2022
We all start somewhere. For hostels, it’s no different. They’ve reimagined the ‘new kid’ experience on a global scale. Working throughout 2021 to win over the entire hostel community. They’ve got guts. Our panel of HOSCARs’ judges chose these five to bag themselves their first award. A shiny new award, for a shiny new hostel……
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Hostels are magical places where you can surround yourself with free spirits while exploring the wonders of our beautiful planet. These hostels are leading the charge to protect the environment and promote sustainability, doing their bit to ensure that generations of backpackers can continue exploring for many years to come. The HOSCARs judges selected these…