Top 10 things to see and do in Shanghai
Forget Beijing and move past Hong Kong: Shanghai is not only the most populous city in the world but also a vibrant melting pot of cultures, a city of rich…
Top 10 things to see and do in Innsbruck, Austria
Innsbruck in Austria is a popular European ski destination and with resorts that reach well above 3,000m, there’s always plenty of snow right through to Easter. But there’s also plenty…
6 fantastic must-have apps for travellers
Space on your smart phone is valuable so it’s important to chose the most useful apps around. We have put together a round-up of apps that could make life easier…
Top 10 things to see and do in Kazakhstan
The size of Western Europe, but with scarcely a person in sight, the extensive wildernesses and quirky cultural sites of Kazakhstan demand thorough exploration. Kazakhstan, a former Soviet Republic, is…
5 bargain breaks for savvy travellers
Below are some ideas from Hostelworld for city breaks including flights, accommodation and tours at a fraction of the cost of tour companies. Shop up a storm in Marrakech Morocco’s…
9 Easter family breaks on a budget in the British Isles
Hostelworld has developed a list of hostels in England, Scotland and Ireland with private family rooms which make the perfect base for a family break. YHA Golant, Cornwall, England Set…
Top 10 things to see and do in Lisbon
Situated at the Western-most tip of Europe, Lisbon has historically had a strategic importance in the discovery of the World. As such, it is a city rich in culture and…
Top 10 European beach hostels
Hostels are no longer just the domain of city centres and, with the evenings getting longer and thoughts beginning to turn to this year’s summer getaway, Hostelworld has released the…
10 weird and wonderful British and Irish festivals
The buzz word this summer is ‘Staycation’ – figures recently released from Hostelworld show a 19% year on year increase on bookings into the UK from UK travellers. Therefore by…
8 hostels at exotic holiday locations around the world
Travelling to five star locations across the globe may seem expensive, especially in the current economic climate. However, there is no point in missing out when you can travel to…