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Ghent HI Hostel - a dragon in the heart of the city

From the colorful posters in the entrance advertising interesting cultural events, to the chatty individual on reception, you are assured of a warm welcome at the Hostelling International Hostel in Ghent, Belgium, which is also charmingly called De Draecke, meaning The Dragon. By hostel standards, De Draecke is remarkably comfortable - even the standard dormitories […]

The Art Hostel, Sofia, Bulgaria - art, party, sleep

If you are heading for the beautiful and ancient city of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, and you are looking for a really budget place to stay, that has also become a bit of a center for avant garde art and living, then you could try The Art Hostel. Not only will this hostel […]

Youth Hostels - for the young at heart

If you are traveling on a tight budget, one of the biggest drains on your finances is going to be accommodation. But fear not – this is where youth hostels come in, and the secret is that you don’t even have to be young to stay in them.
Hostelling International is a non-profit membership organization, and […]