Hostels are better than hotels, and not by a small amount. When I started travelling more or less full time almost two years ago, I had never stayed in a hostel. I pictured them as movie and TV shows ...

It’s no secret that hostels get a bad rap. The first thing that comes to mind for most people are dark, dirty, bunkbed and stranger filled rooms in shady parts of town, with the only upside being that ...

You won't have to share a bathroom with three dozen backpackers at these hostels. The Web site www.hostels.com lists a number of lodgings that are considered luxury hostels -- and no, that's not an ...

Mariah Carey has been inducted into the Hostelworld Wall of Fame as the latest celeb to stay in a hostel, alongside previous A-listers 50 Cent and Charlie Sheen. Below are some of the most luxurious ...

The words “hostel” and “luxury” do not seem to go together, but a newly launched collection of boutique hostels is aimed at travellers who seek luxury and style, but who are also budget minded. The ...

Travel is essential (at least, we think so) but it can take its toll on your bank account. Scouring the Internet for affordable accommodation is a real drag and no one wants to wind up in some gross ...