HI Hostels Blog

Ngong Ping Charity Walk 2012

Hong Kong Youth Hostels Association introduces the fund-raising event, Ngong Ping Charity Walk 2012 which will take place 8th January 2012. Find out all about this fantastic charity event here.Hong Kong Youth Hostels Association introduces the fund-raising event, Ngong Ping

Iceland and Reykjavik win Lonely Planet‘s Best in Travel

Well done to Iceland and Reykjavík who win the prestigious Lonely Planet‘s Best in Travel 2012 as voted by the readers themselves. Well done to Iceland and Reykjavík who win the prestigious Lonely Planet‘s Best in Travel 2012 as voted

Discover the Azores with Competition Winner Rafael

Discover the Azores through these wonderful photos of our competition winner Rafael! The Archipelago of the Azores lies 1,000 miles off the coast of Portugal in the North Atlantic Ocean. These islands are well off the beaten track and well

3 Haunted Hostels for Halloween

Adults (and kids) the world over are looking forward to Halloween and the chance to scare their neighbours with a ‘trick or treat’. Here are 3 haunted hostels to tempt you to stay a night … if you dare!Adults (and

Inspire Me Hostel Ivalo: Guesthouse Husky

Guesthouse Husky is a small, family-run hostel in the north of Finland. However, Guesthouse Husky is not just your normal hostel as next door lies their Alaskan husky farm with a total of 150 beautiful sled dogs.Guesthouse Husky is a

Edinburgh City: Photo of the Week

Edinburgh City is our Photo of the Week and what a fantastic photo it is too. Thank you Heather for sending in this wonderful picture – Edinburgh City looks stunning.Edinburgh City is our Photo of the Week and what a

TNT Sun and Snow Travel Show 2011

The TNT Sun and Snow Travel Show 2011 is at the QEII Centre in London this Saturday and we will also be there! Visit HI and our Associations at the show for special offers, hostelling ideas and great competitions.

Photo of the week: Huka Falls in New Zealand

Photo of the week goes to Shauna and Gareth Roughley of the incredible Huka Falls in New Zealand. Huka Falls is the most visited natural attraction in New Zealand and it is easy to see why from this wonderful photo.

New Hostel Sonce Opens in the Oldest Town in Slovenia

Hostel Sonce (Sun) opens in the oldest town in Slovenia. Ptuj is a picturesque historic town and a great place to experience the beauty of Slovenia.Hostel Sonce (Sun) opens in the oldest town in Slovenia. Ptuj is a picturesque historic

Sydney Harbour YHA Wins Green Initiative Award

Sydney Harbour YHA has won the very first STAY WYSE Green Initiative Award at the 2011 World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) in Barcelona.Sydney Harbour YHA has won the very first STAY WYSE Green Initiative Award at the 2011

What to wear in South East Asia

South East Asia is one of the most popular destinations for young enthusiastic travellers, so what do you wear to make you look fabulous and cause no offence while away?South East Asia is one of the most popular destinations for