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Spring Break Destinations
Spring is slowly creeping in for many countries and with it comes a sigh of relief as the cold and snow is gradually disappearing! We have our sights set on those summer months and the thoughts of our summer...
Free things to do in London
On a recent trip to London I was delighted to discover that there is so much to do in the English capital city that doesn't cost a penny. London has a bit of a reputation for being quiet expensive for a...
St Patrick's Day 2010
For such a small island Ireland really comes into the spotlight worldwide on March 17th as the whole world joins in with the Emerald Isle to celebrate its patron saints day. St Patrick's Day 2010 or Paddy\'s Da...
Six Nations Rugby 2010
Rugby fans are gearing up for February to start as it sees the beginning of the 2010 RBS Six Nations. The Six Nations sees rugby fans from Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales, France and Italy travel to and from...
Cheap Hostels in London
London can be an expensive city to visit so if you are looking for a good deal on accommodation why not book a cheap hostel in London town! Our site features affordable accommodation in all of the major areas o...
Top 10 Winter Sun Holidays
It's that time of year where in some parts of the world there are many who are fed-up with the winter chill, the snow, and that general darkness and gloom that's in the air despite what time in the day it is!...
Things You Never Knew About Hostels
Here at Hostels.com we know that many people can be against staying in hostels due to some pre-conceived ideas and images they may have about them. For many the image they have of a hostel is cramped dorm...
Top Holiday Destinations 2010
2009 will be known by many in the world of travel as the year of the 'Staycation' as many holidaymakers chose to abandon the flights and ferries, and took the car or train on a short trip in their home country...
New Year's Eve
Around the world New Year's Eve is marked with celebrations of all kinds to countdown to January 1st. Both capital cities and small villages play host to people enjoying the festivities and looking forward to...
FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010
It only comes around once in four years and every soccer team in the world battles it out just to make it onto the list of the final 32 teams. And that four year cycle will be drawing to a exciting close in...
Christmas Markets
It's that time of year when there's a certain magic in the air as festive lights sparkle in the dark nights. It's also around this time that town and city squares are taken over by little wooden stalls festivel...
Winter Adventure Holidays
For some, the descent of winter means suffering the cold weather and dark days, while wishing the weeks away to the return of nicer weather and their holidays abroad. However, for many people the coming of the...
Marathon Hostels
If you are an avid marathon runner or athlete then you will probably often find yourself looking to participate in marathons outside of your home city or country. While this can be a great experience and an...
Things to do in Madrid for Free
Madrid is the beautiful capital city of Spain and it can be found right in the centre of the country. The city of Madrid is always bustling, both day and night, with plenty to see and do here throughout the...
Things to do in San Sebastian for free
San Sebastian is a beautiful beach town in Northern Spain's Basque country. Welcoming with a laid-back feel, San Sebastian is home to over 183,000 people. Divided into a selection of unique neighbourhoods...
Things to do in Pisa for free
Hometo the world-famous Leaning Tower, Pisa is a popular city with visitors toItaly's Tuscany region. There's a lot more to the city than just this iconic structurethough, with a great variety of things to do...
Most Haunted Places
Some people visit a city to experience their culture, some for its location and features, and others just simply for a taste of something different. If the latter applies to you and you want to visit a city bu...
Mountain Hostels
Have you ever felt the need to escape the city and everyone in it and just climb a mountain and stay there for a few days instead? You have? Good, because so have we! That's why we have decided to make your...
Things to do in Oslo for free
Head to Oslo, the capital city of Norway, and you'll be struck by the natural beauty of the area's fjords and forestry. The city also boasts a huge selection of things to do. You'll be happy to note that some o...
Family Hostels
When it comes to a family vacation one word often comes to mind - expense. The bigger the family, the more it's going to cost. So in these credit crunch times many families are avoiding their annual family...
Festival of World Cultures
For the last weekend in August the town of Dun Laoghaire, Dublin will be immersed in cultures from across the world. The Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown Festival of World Cultures is back again on the 29th and 30th...
Surf Spots
With their miles and miles of endless coastlines, it's no wonder that the UK and Ireland offer some of the world's top surf spots. While it may not be as warm or glamorous as many international locations, the...
Outlet Malls
When it comes to shopping there is one thing that we can all agree on, and it's that everyone loves a bargain. For as long as fashion has been around so too has shopping. And with shopping comes label lust;...
September Holidays
The summer months are drawing to a close and for many people their summer holidays are just a distant memory. However, if you are one of many people who haven't managed to get their annual getaway in just yet,...
Summer Festivals Brussels Belgium
Brussels is a popular European city destination with plenty to see and do. Some people visit Brussels with political interest, others come with a thirst for the variety of Belgian beer that the city has to...
Jumbo Hostel Arlanda Airport
For most people, staying at an airport hostel is mainly for the sake of convenience; however the Jumbo Hostel at Arlanda Airport in Stockholm is changing this. In keeping with its surroundings and taking...
Things to do in Bratislava for free
A visit to Bratislava, Slovakia's capital city on the Danube River, will provide plenty of things to do for those interested in history, beautiful scenery and great works of art. Luckily, lots of the city's...
U2 360 Tour America and Canada
U2 will be packing up their impressive stage and after a few days off to recover from all their European dates, the band and their 360 degree stage will be heading across the Atlantic to start round two of...
U2 360 Tour European Cities
The biggest band in the world are on tour again, and what a tour it's going to be. U2 will be visiting 31 cities worldwide this time around and they will be bringing with them an innovative new stage and means...
Things to do in Zurich for free
During your visit to Zurich, Switzerland's largest city, you'll find that there are plenty of things to do. While some of the main attractions, like the museums and the art galleries, charge an entrance fee,...
London Sightseeing
The great thing about London is that most of the main attractions are either free or very good value. All the major museums and galleries are free entry and there\'s enough variety among these to keep you...
Free things to do in Riga
Known for its extremely lively nightlife as much as for its towering church spires, Riga is one of the most popular destinations in the Baltic. Home to around 734,000 people, the city is located on the Daugava...
Things to do in Porto for free
Porto, the second most important city in Portugal, is home to around 220,000 people and also welcomes huge number of visitors each year. As a city, it has lots of attractive features from tree-lined streets to...
La Tomatina The Tomato Throwing Festival
Playing with your food takes on a whole new meaning at La Tomatina, which is arguably the world's biggest food fight with the weapon of choice being the tomato. Taking place on the last Wednesday of August...
Summer Music Festivals
Summer's coming - and it's bringing its usual endless supply of events, festivals and sporting occasions! So that means it's time to route out your rarely used wellies, test your tent still stands by itself...
Camping Tips
Following on from our camping holidays feature we decided to put together a quick list to make sure your trip goes as smoothly as possible. Remember though, most campsites nowadays are custom built and have...
Camping Holidays
While it may not be everyone's perfect idea of holiday accommodation there's no doubt that camping is becoming popular again, and with good reason. Gone are the days where the only campsites were miles from...
Antwerp Gay Pride 2009
From Thursday 25th until Sunday 28th of June, the second year of Antwerp Gay Pride will take place in Belgium. The city's population swells as tourists flock to experience this four day city festival which is...
Adventure Hostels in the UK & Ireland
It has never been easier to combine hostelling with outdoor fun activities. Check out our recommended selection of adventure hostels and action adventure hot spots around the UK and Ireland. All these location...
Eco Hostels
We're all becoming more aware of the effects our actions have on climate change and the strain we're putting on dwindling supplies of natural resources. People are measuring their carbon footprints, disposing...
Cologne on a Budget
Right now everyone's looking for ways to save a few cents, pennies or yen, but that doesn't mean you have to miss out when you travel to great cities across the world. There are plenty of top-notch things to...
Football Cities Buenos Aires
Passion for football doesn't really get any more intense than in Argentina, and Buenos Aires is at the beating heart of it all. The city has more football teams than any other and rivalries make certain areas...
Football Cities London
Football ruined my weekend. There I said it. Football ruined my weekend because my team (who will remain nameless) lost on Saturday afternoon and I never really recovered from this disappointment. Some people...
Take a walk in Cinque Terre
These coastline villages are popular destination for backpackers and travellers - the name itself literally means "Five Lands". It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the Italian Riviera between the beac...
Doing Hawaii on the Cheap
Most of the activities on offer in the Hawaii Islands centre on whale watching or water sports such as kayaking, parasailing, snorkelling and scuba diving along the fabulous coral reefs, all of which can be...
8 Places you wouldn't expect to find a St. Patricks Day Festival
Say St. Patricks day and you think of certain places. Ireland of course, New York I suppose thanks to their massive parade and London because of the huge Irish community there. These are the places you see on...
Haunted Hostels
If you're looking for hostels with a skeleton in the closet and a bed that goes bump in the night then check out hostels.com's top haunted hostels for some ghoulishly good deals! You may not be guaranteed...