HI Hostels Blog

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

How to have a cheap family holiday to Germany

In these tight economic times, it seems almost ludicrous that a working family would actually have the means to take a vacation, let alone one to Germany, the beating economic heart of Europe.In these tight economic times, it seems almost

7 things NOT to pack for your hostel stay

Whether you’re at a small, intimate hostel or one with hundreds of beds, space is valuable. If you’re staying in hostels, you should pack light so that you can always be ready for the next adventure. Do your bit to

Sleep for Peace with HI-USA

Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on September 21. The General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and people. To