HI Hostels Blog

Stayokay Soest Undergoes Metamorphosis

Stayokay Soest reopened its doors to its first new guests early last month following a major refurbishment that has seen the hostel virtually fully renovated. Take a look at how beautiful this hostel has become!Stayokay Soest reopened its doors to

Activity Holidays from SYHA Hostelling Scotland

Tai Chi at Torridon and Celtic Story Telling at Loch Ossian – Just some of the Activity Holidays available from SYHA Hostelling Scotland this year!Tai Chi at Torridon and Celtic Story Telling at Loch Ossian – Just some of the

Free Bikes for Discovering Celje in Slovenia

Klemen Sagadin is the hostel manager of Celje Hostel and has recently provided a great initiative for recycling old bikes for guests to discover the city of Celje for free.Klemen Sagadin is the hostel manager of Celje Hostel and has

Fanatical about Football and Iceland too?

The Reykjavik International Football Festival could be perfect choice for youth football teams that want to play over summer and have a trip of a lifetime to the incredible country of Iceland.The Reykjavik International Football Festival could be perfect choice

Free things to do in Vancouver

Summer in Vancouver means a celebration of multicultural diversity through world music, exotic foods and a cosmopolitan of festivals. We will take you through a discover of Vancouver and explore some of the best things you can do in Vancouver

Beyond Sydney: Aussie Beaches, Bushland and Countryside

From big cities to the outback and subtropical rainforest – Australia combines surf beaches, rugged bushland, quaint country side, rainforests and all the colours of the outback. Here are just a handful of unique destinations within 3 hours from Sydney.From

Europe Open: Win Your European Hostel Stay!

Europe Open – Your chance to win your European stay for free plus £200 spending money! Europe Open – Your chance to win your European stay for free plus £200 spending money! Europe Open – Your chance to win your

How to Get Internet in Egypt

As fun and exhilarating as traveling is, there are an infinite number of things that will make you upset and uncomfortable. Travel will help you master your reaction to your environment.As fun and exhilarating as traveling is, there are an

Explore the Original Australia!

When thinking about Australia, what do you think about? Barbeques, blond surfers, golden beaches and kangaroos? Of course there is all this to explore on your travels, but there is also another living Australian culture to explore, one with thousands

10 FREE things to do in Paris!

Your dream is to spend a couple days in Paris but you think the city is very expensive? There are many free activities in the capital of France and here are a great selection of 10 FREE things to do

Stayokay Egmond Hostel Receives Remarkable Makeover

Earlier this month Stayokay Egmond reopened its doors to its first new guests following a major refurbishment. Egmond is a sustainable, family-friendly hostel providing every conceivable modern amenity for a comfortable night’s stay. Find out all about this fantastic new

Diving in the Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks, so you can only imagine my excitement to go diving there. It is an entirely different world, one which I will definitely be hoping to explore again one day

Sustainable Destinations in Slovenia Receive EU Boost

The purpose of ‘European Destinations of ExcelleNce’ (EDEN) is to showcase what Europe has to offer, unique destinations that, until now, have been relatively undiscovered. Find out these great destinations in the beautiful country of Slovenia.The purpose of

Feria de Abril en Sevilla

From Tuesday the 24th until Sunday the 29th of April, the Feria de Abril will take place, starting with the inauguration at night with the ‘pescaíto’ (fried fish)! Join in the celebrations with one of the most famous festivals in