Granada is one of the most stunning cities in Spain. It’s difficult to find a place like it, where different traditions, rhythms and colours come together in perfect harmony. Granada offers its visitors a multitude of things to see and
France is just one of those destinations that you can return to time and time again, whether it’s on your bucket list or you’ve been a few times there is always more to see! We have 69 hostels across France for you to choose from to set off and explore this beautiful
This June, HI Bergen Hostel Montana is finally welcoming guests again after a major renovation and we are very excited! We’ve asked Amarilis Coelho, Deputy Manager, to talk to us about the hostel and the project. Tell us a bit
At HI we believe in the creativity and imagination of young people and the power of travelling to create new opportunities. Which is why we were delighted when our member association in Japan, the Japan Youth Hostels (JYH) became co-sponsor of the “Mynavi Career Koshien 2020″, a business competition for high school students organized by Mynavi Corporation. Teams of High school students
At HI we have developed unique, quality and sustainability agreed standards for all our hostels, known as the HI Standards. Why is this important? Because we believe in Sustainable Hostelling for a better world. We believe in offering safe environments, such as our hostels for everyone to experience the wonders of the
We’d like to introduce our new CEO, Brianda Lopez! Q. You are the first woman CEO of Hostelling International, since you’ve taken on the role in September 2020 what have been your priorities and what do you intend to bring to the organisation?
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7 things to see in Granada
Granada is one of the most stunning cities in Spain. It’s difficult to find a place like it, where different traditions, rhythms and colours come together in perfect harmony. Granada offers its visitors a multitude of things to see and
Celebrating 65 years of sustainable hostelling in France
France is just one of those destinations that you can return to time and time again, whether it’s on your bucket list or you’ve been a few times there is always more to see! We have 69 hostels across France for you to choose from to set off and explore this beautiful
Renovated HI Bergen Hostel Montana
This June, HI Bergen Hostel Montana is finally welcoming guests again after a major renovation and we are very excited! We’ve asked Amarilis Coelho, Deputy Manager, to talk to us about the hostel and the project. Tell us a bit
Japanese students imagine the future of travel
At HI we believe in the creativity and imagination of young people and the power of travelling to create new opportunities. Which is why we were delighted when our member association in Japan, the Japan Youth Hostels (JYH) became co-sponsor of the “Mynavi Career Koshien 2020″, a business competition for high school students organized by Mynavi Corporation. Teams of High school students
We’re proud of our quality hostels
At HI we have developed unique, quality and sustainability agreed standards for all our hostels, known as the HI Standards. Why is this important? Because we believe in Sustainable Hostelling for a better world. We believe in offering safe environments, such as our hostels for everyone to experience the wonders of the
Brianda’s travel story
We’d like to introduce our new CEO, Brianda Lopez! Q. You are the first woman CEO of Hostelling International, since you’ve taken on the role in September 2020 what have been your priorities and what do you intend to bring to the organisation?
Swiss Indie band ’77 Bombay Street’ touring in youth hostels
November kicks off with live music in four German youth hostels.
Beautiful Bergen on a budget
HI Norway have collected 7 free things to do in Bergen, the city also known as the “gateway to the fjords in Norway”.
Big Blogger Vincent on wanderlust, coffee & tips for new travellers
“I’ve met people from Korea, Japan, Peru, Germany, Switzerland, and more. You’ll probably meet them again one day, like I am doing now.”
YHA Christchurch gets 5 stars from backpackers
The Qualmark quality assurance rating cements its status as a top notch choice for travellers exploring New Zealand’s South Island.