Endless Accommodation Options
From traditional backpacker hostels and beach bungalows to volunteering projects and boutique hotels, where you stay can shape your entire travel experience. Learn how to find accommodation that suits your budget, travel style and the kind of adventure you want to have.
Hostels
Hostels have long been the heart of backpacker culture, cheap, social and often where the best travel stories begin. For many travellers, they are more than just a place to sleep; they are where friendships and adventures start. Discover how hostels work, what to expect and how to find the right one for your trip.
The Unwritten Rules Of Hostel Etiquette
There are many unwritten rules about staying in hostels on your gap year, and these are rules that every backpacker staying in a hostel should learn and live by if they don’t want to become that guest that everyone hates.
How To Choose The Perfect Backpacker Hostel
Choosing the right hostel for you isn’t always easy. Learn what to look for in a great backpacker hostel, avoid common mistakes and find places you will actually love staying in.
Featured Story
Backpacking does not have to mean exhausting yourself in overcrowded dorms every night. Discover why upgrading your comfort occasionally can make long-term travel more enjoyable, sustainable and rewarding.
Why Backpackers Don’t Just Stay In Hostels.
Backpacking is about freedom, and that includes where you choose to stay. Discover why experienced travellers mix up their accommodation options.
Backpacker Accommodation Alternatives; Beyond The Hostel
Hostels may be the classic backpacker option, but they are far from the only way to travel. Explore guesthouses, homestays, luxury hotels and other alternatives that can completely change your experience on the road.
Travel In Comfort
Backpacking does not have to mean sacrificing comfort completely. Sometimes a private room, a quiet guesthouse or a little luxury can make travel more sustainable, enjoyable and rewarding in the long run.
How To Score Luxury Accommodation As A Budget Backpacker
Luxury travel is not always as out of reach as backpackers think. Learn smart ways to enjoy comfort, style and even a little indulgence on the road without completely destroying your budget.
The Ethics Of Where Backpackers Stay
Where we choose to stay can have a huge impact on local communities, cultures and the places we visit. From overtourism to short-term rentals, responsible travellers should think carefully about the footprint they leave behind.
Is Airbnb Unethical And Irresponsible?
Airbnb is now a staple fixture in any travellers accommodation choice, but is the company really as ethical or responsible as it says it is?
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