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Vote for your favourite project now: HISF2020

2020 Winners With close to 3000 public votes counted the results are in for HISF 2020! Winning over £4000 to contribute towards their sustainable projects. YHA India, Rooftop Solar intallation at HI Mysuru REAJ Spain, Building Energy at Scout Hostel

5 Tips to Make Friends Abroad

Solo vacationer on a budget? We got you covered. Making long-lasting connections is one of the biggest highlights to everyone’s travels, but it’s not always that easy! Here are five tips and tricks to help you when travelling abroad. 1.

Get Your Guide China Tour

Giving Back to Local Communities

How to Travel the World & Make a Difference Philanthropic travel is not always at the forefront of every traveller’s mind, so we like to ensure our guests have the option to do so just by staying with us. After

Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland

10 Places to Visit Before It’s Too Late

We know you’ve heard it all before, but what if we told you that climate change is effecting the way we travel forever? Remember that one spot you always said you’d visit again, or that one destination you’ve always wanted

#SleepforPeace 2019

Join the S4P Community! Since 2013, Hostelling International has celebrated the UN International Day of Peace, through our campaign Sleep for Peace. Initiated by HI-USA, the campaign has steadily grown over the last 6 years and is now celebrated in

Top Travel Hacks: Travel Essentials on a Budget

How to Travel on a Budget with Hostelling International What if we told you that you could travel more, for less? I guess the secret is out.. The key to successful budget-inspired travelling, is most definitely hosteling. Whether you’re a

Go Mobile: Game of Thrones Tour

Are you ready to travel to the edge of the world? King’s Landing, Winterfell, the Iron Islands.. You can see them all in preparation for the series’ finale. Or even to cure the inevitable post-series withdrawal. We have compiled the

Image of Songkran Festival, Thailand

The World’s Largest Water Fight is Also a Festival

The Destination on Everyone’s Mind Thailand is where every young explorer starts their adventure. Whether it’s your first stop, or last stop… there is something so appealing about spending as much time there as possible. Why? Because there’s simply no place quite like

Old Quarter - Hanoi - Vietnam

Top Travel Hacks: How to Stay Safe in a Foreign Country

How to Travel Safely with Hostelling International We’ve all been there… travelling to a foreign country can be challenging albeit if you do your research. Even if you read all the destination books, check reviews or ask your friends for advice, you

Romantic Getaways on Budget

If you want to whisk your partner off somewhere special on February 14th, but can’t afford a lavishly expensive break during the Valentine’s season, then Hostelling International have the perfect solution to suit your budget and impress your loved one.If

Vote for your Favourite Project Now: HISF 2019

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_single_image image=”23877″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Since 2013 the Hostelling International Sustainability Fund (HISF) has benefited from the generosity of concencious travellers that have donated to the fund through our booking platform www.hihostels.com. The main objective of the fund is to highlight and

New Orleans

How to spend 2 days in New Orleans

New Orleans is a city that’s easy to love and hard to leave. Whether you’re a history buff, an adventurous foodie or just looking to kick-back with a southern cocktail, the Big Easy is a go-to spot for anyone who

Prague Christmas Market

9 of the best Christmas Markets in Europe

‘Tis the season, and there’s nothing quite like a traditional Christmas Market to fill you with that warm, jolly feeling. Although our philosophy is that any Christmas Market is a good Christmas Market, we’ve rounded up a list of 9 of Europe’s

Eureka Skydeck

Just got to Melbourne? Now what…

The country’s culture capital is as beautiful as she is exciting, and you’re sure to find your own favorites here. We’ve listed the top things to as soon as you arrive in Melbourne, so you’re covered until you figure out