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‘The horror – 14 alarms in the morning’: backpacker hostels evolve as young people seek privacy over packed dorms

Out with wild parties, in with soft lighting and wellness centres. Welcome to the new age of backpacking

The Guardian - AU

10 best cheap hotels in Bath, from Regency-era rooms to affordable townhouse stays

These are the best townhouses, hostels and boutique stays for a budget-friendly break in the spa city

The Independent UK

Very cheap and incredibly cheerful: we hired an entire hostel in Wales

In winter, the YHA hires out whole hostels for exclusive use by large groups of family and friends – and they are in some of the loveliest parts of the UK

The Guardian - UK

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‘We loved pub trips, wild swimming and sing-songs’: readers’ favourite UK hostels

From the Surrey Hills to the Hebrides, hostels offer affordable lodgings in some of the UK’s most beautiful landscapes. Here are our readers’ top picks

The Guardian - UK

I've been bikepacking for over 15 years, here’s why a youth hostel is a great multi-day ride alternative to wild camping and ideal for beginners

The humble youth hostel has been a staple for travelers for decades, but could it be the perfect way for beginners and those unsure about wild camping to experience bikepacking adventures?

Bike Perfect

Youth hostels face tough times – but they are perfect for authentic, spontaneous experiences

When the New Zealand branch of the Youth Hostel Association (YHA) collapsed in 2021 and the country’s 11 hostels were forced to close, staff and punters alike were shocked. General manager Simon Cartwright cited the pandemic as the primary cause of the downturn in tourism revenues and the association’s financial…

The Conversation

Youth hostel sell-off is a blow to egalitarian ideals

Letters: Readers respond to John Harris’s article about the Youth Hostels Association’s decision to sell many of its properties

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Youth hostels are a muddy, joyful miracle. Losing them to Brexit and the cost of living would be a tragedy

They are an antidote to the isolation and smallness of modern life – yet the YHA is being forced to sell off at least 20, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The Guardian - UK

A hostel at the top of one of Wales' steepest roads is for sale with views worth the climb

The views from the top are worth the steep climb up

Wales Online

‘The magical places’: readers on their youth hostel memories

The YHA – which has provided many with cheap, yet unforgettable, adventures – is selling off 20 properties

The Guardian - UK

Cost of living crisis prompts YHA to sell off 20 of its 150 hostels

Covid lockdowns and current pressures on finances are behind sales but there are hopes that buyers will operate the properties as indie hostels

The Guardian - UK

The key party is over: could contactless check-in kill a classic hotel come-on?

Digital hotel keys are on the rise. They may be cheaper, more convenient and better for the environment, but they can’t be slid suggestively across a table

The Guardian - AU

How to take a super-low budget holiday

From pet sitting and home swaps to planning ahead, be flexible and grab the best deals … fast

The Guardian - UK

'I did a 379-mile hike around the Lake District to find its best hidden places'

Tom Chesshyre hiked 379 miles around the Lake District last year to try and unearth some of the lesser known parts of the region, and has written about his adventures in Lost in the Lakes

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The Guardian - UK

10 of the best ways to find bargain places to stay in the UK

From priories to Wetherspoon’s, Oxford colleges to seaside cottages, we share ideas for low-cost breaks around the country

The Guardian - AU

‘Everyone is so desperate’: backpackers grapple with Australia’s high costs

Travellers in search of a laid-back, barefoot lifestyle are instead facing housing stress and rethought plans

The Guardian - UK

Five of the best sustainable holidays across Europe

From a spa-and-cycling trail across Slovenia to the coolest energy-saving hotels in Berlin, these getaways tick all the eco boxes

Wales Online

First look at apartment block plans for site of former Cardiff youth hostel

A building housing 27 flats is proposed for the site

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All the YHA hostels in the North East you can book for as little as £10 as entire network reopens

YHA reopens its entire network on Friday April 1 after the largest single grant of its round in the Government's Culture Recovery Fund - here are all the places you can book with in the North East

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