HI Hostels Blog

Experience New York City from HI-USA Winner Tom

Thomas Cox was the winner of HI-USA’s ‘Discover America: 7 nights at a HI-USA Hostel including a European flight to the USA!’ competition. On his return from New York City, We asked Tom if he would share with us his

Top 10 Places to Visit in Vancouver

Top 10 Places to go in Vancouver has been written by Ron who works in Vancouver Central. If you visit this amazing hostel Ron will be more than happy to share with you some more of the great sights and

Mexican Caribbean Paradise had to start somewhere

‘I want you to fall in love with Cancun’s blue sea but I also want you to experience Cancun’s mixture of people society and give us a try to change your idea of what the city has to offer.’ –

Things to do in Liege as Recommended by our Hostel Guests

Since 2008 our guests have been leaving helpful tips and advice on things to do in Liège while staying at our hostel. Here are the tips most recommended by our visitors..Since 2008 our guests have been leaving helpful tips and

My 4 Year Stay in HI-Banff Alpine Centre!

I arrived early and took the taxi up to the HI-Banff Alpine Centre, as a friend of mine worked there and had promised me mates rates for my 2 day stay. That was 4 years ago! Find out why the

Formula 1 Racing at the V8 Track in Melbourne

Read Jody’s excellent account of riding Formula 1 in Melbourne … ‘Smell the dirt, grease and burning rubber, feel the ground vibrate and feel how exciting the atmosphere is!’. This year’s Formula 1 racing takes place at Albert Park in

HI5ive Award Ceremony at HI Baan Dinso Hostel

HI Baan Dinso is a firm favourite with HI guests who voted it ‘Best Hostel’ in both 2009 and 2010, so it’s no surprise to see it winning ‘The Most Efficient Hostel’ this year. Congratulations and very well done!HI Baan

Member Discount on Education First (EF) Language Courses

Members of Hostelling International now receive a fantastic 5% discount on all language courses from Education First (EF) – the world’s largest provider of International education programs.Members of Hostelling International now receive a fantastic 5% discount on all language courses

Back to Nature With Cape Tribulation Beach House YHA

Nestled within the 110 million year-old Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation Beach House YHA is situated on seven acres of absolute beachfront, with World Heritage reef and rainforest providing epic front and backyards.Nestled within the 110 million year-old Daintree Rainforest, Cape

Places to Visit and Things To Do in Krakow

By the end of November Krakow is getting misty, mysterious and a little bit quiet after the high season. Here are some must go places to visit and things do to in Krakow during Fall & Winter.By the end of

HI Winnipeg Downtowner Hostel: A Personal Experience

HI Winnipeg Downtowner Hostel – A personal account from Maureen Thomas who has seen many changes in the 20 years she has worked in this wonderful building.HI Winnipeg Downtowner Hostel – A personal account from Maureen Thomas who has seen