For decades, hostels were synonymous with scrappy backpackers chasing budget travel. Shared dorm rooms, basic amenities, and tight budgets defined the hostel experience. But times have changed, and so ...

Millennial hostel-goers may not have as much money as some travelers, but they tend to spend more of their disposable income -- and stay on the road longer -- to see the world than many others. As a ...

Mariah Carey is promoting hostels now, and it’s actually kind of amazing. The “Always Be My Baby” singer is trying to change the perception of hostels, teaming up for a sketch with Hostelworld called ...

"Aren't you too ... old to be staying in a hostel? Crashing in a twin bunk bed amid a crew of 19-year-olds from Auckland? Don't you have to keep one arm wrapped around your belongings? Isn't it ...

If you swore off staying in hostels after your college trip to Europe, it might be time to reconsider. Modern-day hostels come with concierge service, Wi-Fi, restaurants, bars and more. Some are so ...

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