I spent the better part of my early 20s in hostels. I had adopted this notion of myself as a backpacking world traveller; an open-minded, up for anything, lust for life person. And I was. Now, many ...

Once a niche market for frugal, globetrotting young people, hostels are becoming a popular form of alternative lodging. No longer just rows of bunk beds, some hostels now offer private rooms and ...

The chief difference between a hostel and a hotel is that hostels are social by nature. Many hostels offer free Wi-Fi and breakfast in communal lodging. Hostels host many community events to connect ...