Hey digital nomads, are you ready to upgrade your office view for that next business video call? Well look no further, we at Hostelling International (HI) are here to help and have rounded up some of our most unique destinations, perfect for remote work. Whether it’s a mountain backdrop, a beachside breeze, or a buzzing cityscape, HI hostels has it all and are fast becoming the go-to home base for modern nomads. Why’s that? Because they blend comfort, community, and convenience. Many HI hostels offer reliable Wi-Fi, work areas and even business-friendly perks like printers and cafés. Today’s hostels are built with productivity in mind. And the best part? Most travellers are out exploring during the day, so you’ll often have the space and quiet all to yourself. Spend your days powering through your to-do list in a cosy common area or designated workspace. Then, when the laptop closes, enjoy making new friends, some local adventures, and unforgettable memories. Don’t just dream it, book it! Explore our top tips and start planning, your perfect balance of work and wanderlust is just a click away!
YHA Australia offer great facilities for digital nomads to mix work and play at some of their marvellous locations! YHA Cape Byron and YHA Byron Bay are great examples, and sit just a few blocks’ walk from Byron Main Beach. Activity seekers can hire a surfboard or bike, while others may prefer to relax by the pool and enjoy the barbecues and other great facilities. There are lots of places to sit quietly to work, in or outdoors with fast Wi-Fi throughout. When you need a break, it’s only a short walk to a bunch of quirky, bohemian, top tier cafes with excellent coffee! Another favourite is YHA Blue Mountains, located in Katoomba, it’s easy to reach by train and less than 2 hours drive from Sydney. Dozens of walking trails start from the hostel doorstep and you’ll love the spectacular lookouts over huge valleys while relishing the crisp weather and cool air. This huge, heritage-listed property, has fast Wi-Fi throughout and lots of places to work. It also has a dedicated Y-Hive co-working area with monitors, desks, meeting rooms, coffee and tea. At this HI Q&S certified hostel, you’re within walking distance to tons of quaint cafes to keep your energy levels high! From the many Eco-Friendly Remote Work Hubs available, do also check out an immersive nature stay at YHA Grampians Eco (Halls Gap), a YHA Apollo Bay Eco and not forgetting YHA Port Elliot, a beautiful heritage-listed guest house with ocean views.
Many of HI USA‘s eco friendly properties have access to workspaces ideal for powering through your workload. One of our favourite’s has to be HI New Orleans, housed in a custom remodel of a historical building, it’s a perfect digital nomad work hub. The hostel’s beautiful lobby has a dedicated workspace and there is an expansive guest kitchen with dining room, and common areas that will leave you simply amazed. Located near the French Quarter, it’s just steps away from the live music, restaurants, and clubs of Bourbon Street. Another great option is HI Los Angeles Santa Monica. It’s the largest purpose built hostel in the USA and offers a wide range of facilities including free wi-fi, a guest kitchen, and an outdoor courtyard for lounging or writing emails when needed! There is also some lovely library space to work from too. Just two blocks from the beautiful Santa Monica Beach, the hostel’s superb location means cafes, restaurants and movie theatres are all close by. Finally we have award winning HI Boston. This eco-friendly remote work hub is centrally located on Stuart Street in the historic Dill Building, and offers quiet working areas in this bustling, modern metropolis. You can choose to walk or take public transport to the local attractions outside work hours, though you won’t be able to resist hanging out in the welcoming common areas too! Perfect places to hang out and meet fellow travellers and exchange your thrilling adventures.
HI Canada has you covered if you are looking for the best hostels to “work from” so let’s take a look at some amazing eco-friendly remote work hubs. HI Whistler, located in the adventure capital of the west, is a true mountain paradise, with stunning alpine scenery and vibrant village life too! Built for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, the hostel offers shared and private rooms. When work summons, get comfortable in the hostel café, on the decks with those spectacular mountain views, or in the cosy, fully equipped common areas. It’s really up to you what pace you want to live this inevitable adventure, so settle in and explore to your heart’s content! Digital nomads will also love a taste of lodge life, perhaps even in your own cabin, at HI Banff Alpine Centre! This hostel boasts the best of both worlds – a taste of laidback mountain life, with hiking trails and breath taking viewpoints overlooking the valley to the party scene of Banff. Amenities are endless here, free Wi-Fi, two shared kitchens, two lounges with cosy fireplaces and even a dedicated co-working space! Plus a restaurant and bar with free darts, billiards and foosball. Prefer a full nature immersion? Then don’t miss HI Lake Louise Alpine Centre, where mountains meet magic! There’s a sauna, library, coworking space, café and outdoor fire pit for everyone to gather around and relax at the end of the day. Already packing your work bag?
Swiss Youth Hostels are the perfect destination to escape the daily grind! Whether you love visiting cities, lakes or mountain peaks, there is a hostel for everyone. Grindelwald Youth Hostel is the ideal base to visit the Bernese Oberland region but there’s more! For a fully remote eco-friendly work hub look no further than their charming forest chalet, Waldhüsli. Surrounded by nature this cosy, tranquil, traditional oasis sleeps up to 4 people, the perfect escape! Use the main hostel WLAN when the laptop is calling you and meet other travellers too. Remember to book breakfast or dinner during your stay. Prefer a modern feel? Then you’ll love the state-of-the-art facilities at Interlaken Youth Hostel. Sitting a few steps from the railway station, you are literally at the heart of it all. Whether relaxing with friends or family amidst the beautiful scenery or throwing yourself into some action-packed thrills, you will not be disappointed. When work calls, write those emails from your private room desk with cosy balcony or the spacious lounge areas that will suit your every need. Love being pampered too? Look no further than Laax Wellness Hostel with its indoor pool and wellness centre. It’s an ideal place to relax by Lake Laax or enjoy an adventure on the treetop trail. You can even try out the world’s largest halfpipe! Laax boasts an abundance of hiking trails that start right from its doorstep. So, what are you waiting for, let’s go!
Stayokay in the Netherlands, are well equipped and proud of their eco-friendly remote work hubs! With loads of hostels to choose from, we have picked a couple to help you plan your trip. Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark is nestled in the heart of Amsterdam’s green paradise, the legendary Vondelpark. Staying in this beautiful green hostel is like camping out in an urban oasis, but Amsterdam life is only a hop, skip, and a jump away! For digital nomads, the hostel café is the perfect spot. Housed in a super cool greenhouse, guests can work from here while enjoying some great coffee. Stayokay Dordrecht, located in the middle of the Biesbosch National Park, is a haven for nature and water enthusiasts. Settle into a private room, campsite or enjoy an very eco-friendly stay in a Wikkelhouse, a tiny house made of recycled cardboard. What an adventure! Bask in the sunshine on the terrace with a view over the water, or work remotely inside the cosy green café and enjoy a rewarding lunch or drink. Another cool destination, right on the most happening square, the Neude, is the super modern Stayokay Utrecht Centrum. Surrounded by awesome eateries, chill terraces, cute cafes, and shops galore it offers shared and private rooms. Their new restaurant/bar sits underneath the hostel, with both a laptop and a no-laptop zone. So check in with colleagues before treating yourself to some great vegetarian/vegan dishes. Enjoy!
🌍 Adventure responsibly. Stay with purpose. 🌍
So, whether you’re chasing productivity in paradise or simply craving a change of scenery, HI’s eco-friendly hostels are ready to welcome you. With reliable workspaces, sustainable living, and a global community of like-minded travellers, your remote work journey can be as enriching as it is efficient. Just be sure to contact the hostels beforehand to ensure they have everything you need for that perfect experience—from strong Wi-Fi to quiet corners and green perks. Your next great workcation with Hostelling International starts here!
