Backpackers & Hostels

Backpacking is a rewarding budget-travel sector which grows year after year - and some hostels these days are surprisingly interesting and even fancy. So grab your pack and go!

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Holy hostel! A unique hybrid headlines ´7 Great Amsterdam Lodgings in Various Price Ranges´

Bunk Hotel Located in vibrant Amsterdam Noord, a short ferry ride from Centraal Station and the various sites and attractions of the historic city centre, this 101-year-old former Roman Catholic church is now a hybrid hotel/hostel of 106 private rooms (from 54 euros) and 50 stacked private "pods" (from 24€). It's good for traveling with kids, on business, or alone, as well as for students and young people looking for inexpensive lodging. Amenities and services include: free high-speed WiFi;…

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How to pick a hostel that's right for you

This video provides some good do's and don't's about picking a good hostel from a vlogger who's stayed at 74 of them in 16 countries. There are several no-brainers here but also some observations that might not've occurred to you. So if hostels/backpacking are your preferred means of travel, it's worth a watch!

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The best places to go backpacking in Costa Rica

With its sparkling beaches, stunning waterfalls, and beautiful rainforests, Costa Rica is a paradise for backpackers. Here, you can make your way through forest canopy walks or fall in love with the relaxed pura vida (a favorite local phrase, meaning "pure life") of this lovely Central American country. There’s so much to do here that if you plan well you can truly have the trip of a lifetime. And here are some of what I think are the best places to go backpacking here: read post

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BUDGET TRAVELS DURING THIS GREAT WILDEBEEST MIGRATION FOR BACKPACKERS

DAILY DEPARTURES..BOOK YOUR DESTINATION NOW... 4 Days Wildebeest Migration Adventures Day 1: Nairobi-Maasai Mara Pick up from your hotel in the morning and head west for Maasai Mara adventure destination for lunch at the campsite, followed by afternoon game drive in the game reserve which is Kenya's finest wildlife sanctuary.Including migrants, well over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. Although July, August and September are the months when the Mara plains are filled with…

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Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino October 4, 2025 at 9:50am

Interesting observations about backpacking in Europe: https://www.businessinsider.com/first-time-backpacking-europe-surpr...

I backpacked across Europe for the first time, and 10 things surprised me about the 2-week adventure

I went backpacking through Europe for the first time and was surprised by overnight trains, small towns, and my capabilities as a solo traveler.
Max Pesling October 3, 2025 at 2:06pm

"Ultralight" backpacking? Sounds good in theory, but... https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-ultralight-backpacking/

This Is Why You Should Try Ultralight Backpacking

Shedding weight is less a packing problem and more a state of mind. Let WIRED show you how to keep warm and fed in the backcountry.
Maria de los Angeles October 2, 2025 at 11:35am

Hosteling 101 from Lonely Planet: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/staying-in-hostels

A guide to staying in hostels

Make the most of your travel budget with this primer on hostel lodging.
David Paul Appell December 31, 2024 at 10:54am

Most of these were predictable, but there were also surprises https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/backpacking-trips/best-...
Barbara Necker December 11, 2023 at 8:51pm

Something I recently came across on Matador - how you like THIS for cool?? https://matadornetwork.com/watch/arcadia-backpackers-hostel/

Cambodia’s Coolest Hostel Is Also an Epic Waterpark

Part hostel, part waterpark, Arcadia Backpackers in Kampot, Cambodia, is one of the coolest accommodations in Southeast Asia.
José Balido November 20, 2023 at 12:20pm

Now here´s a topic that might not occur to you: travel insurance tailored to the special needs and timelines of backpackers. The companies you approach depend on where you live, of course. Here´s a selection in the USA: https://www.marketwatch.com/guides/insurance-services/travel-insura.... And another for Brits: https://www.standard.co.uk/esmoney/travel-insurance/best-backpacker...

5 Best Backpacking Trip Travel Insurance Companies (2023)

Explore our top picks for travel insurance for backpacking trips and compare options to find the right coverage for your backpacking adventures.
- Anil > José Balido November 21, 2023 at 3:37pm
  
  Thanks Jose.
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John Kipper July 8, 2022 at 9:22pm

30 of the world's coolest and most unusual hostels! https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/worlds-30-coolest-and-m...

World’s 30 Coolest And Most Unusual Hostels You Definitely Need To Visit - Lifehack

This list of hostels is sure to blow your mind and amaze you. From castles to tree forts, this list has it all. If you're interested in booking one o…
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