HI Hostels Blog

As Corcerizas dream comes true

A hostel’s dream of being totally self-sufficient is in the pipeline after As Corcerizas won the second prize and £24,800 in the Hostelling International Sustainability Fund 2013.

Get in the festive spirit with Rhineland Christmas markets

Famous for its idyllic river landscapes, historical cities and some of the best wine-producing areas in the country, Rhineland transforms into a Christmas wonderland at this time of year.Famous for its idyllic river landscapes, historical cities and some of the

Cold showers, cycling and girls: 1950s hostelling at its best!

Here at Hostelling International we do love a bit of nostalgia, so when we discovered that a former YHA (HI’s England and Wales network) member had put together a website full of photos and stories from his youth hostelling days

Boiler boost for Pen-y-Pass

Find out more about Pen-y-Pass’s spectacular HI 2013 Sustainability Fund win. Find out more about Pen-y-Pass’s spectacular HI 2013 Sustainability Fund win. Find out more about Pen-y-Pass’s spectacular HI 2013 Sustainability Fund win. Find out more about Pen-y-Pass’s spectacular HI

Brazil World Cup: Five things you need to do NOW

The Fifa World Cup is only months away – so here’s our five tips to do NOW if you’re planning a trip to Brazil.The Fifa World Cup is only months away – so here’s our five tips to do NOW

HI hostels are not just for sleeping

Hi Hostels are not just about beds! We show you how three of our hostels offer you the chance to hear bands, learn a language – and get married.Hi Hostels are not just about beds! We show you how three

Amazing discounts at HI hostels for a limited time!

With Christmas just around the corner and personal budgets feeling the pinch, you may feel like you can’t justify a last-minute trip or holiday. However, do not fear! Not only do Hostelling International hostels provide great value for money in

Meet the hostel staff: Jockey Club Mt. Davis, Hong Kong

Ivan Tam, manager of Jockey Club Mt. Davis Youth Hostel on Hong Kong Island, lets us in on the secrets to his city.Ivan Tam, manager of Jockey Club Mt. Davis Youth Hostel on Hong Kong Island, lets us in on

Celebrate Fireworks Night in the UK

Whirring Catherine wheels, fizzing sparklers, squealing screamers, exploding rockets and crackling bonfires all dance in the dark on and around 5 November in the UK. Whirring Catherine wheels, fizzing sparklers, squealing screamers, exploding rockets and crackling bonfires all dance in

Two nominations for Hostelling International in prestigious awards

Go us! Hostelling International is up for awards in TWO categories in the prestigious Hertfordshire Business Awards.Go us! Hostelling International is up for awards in TWO categories in the prestigious Hertfordshire Business Awards.Go us! Hostelling International is up for awards

How to see the City of Light on a budget

Paris is on practically every traveller’s to-do list and the city welcomes thousands of visitors every year. Along with being known as one of the most romantic cities in the world, Paris does have a reputation for being a bit

Free things to do in Helsinki

Helsinki, as well as the whole of Finland, has a reputation as an expensive destination. But if you know where to look, you can find and do a lot of fun and interesting things without spending a single euro.Helsinki, as

Slovenia: a valley of adventures

Anja Turk, who works at Hostelling International, Slovenia, takes us along on her adventure through the country – starting with a car breakdown!
Anja Turk, who works at Hostelling International, Slovenia, takes us along on her adventure through the country

Places to be seen this Halloween

Halloween has come a long way since the Celts celebrated the date as a transition from summer to winter. This year, don’t limit yourself to dressing up in a tacky costume, carving a wonky smile onto a pumpkin, and answering