They are an antidote to the isolation and smallness of modern life – yet the YHA is being forced to sell off at least 20 Just over a month ago, a news story broke that spoke volumes about our ...

With the Youth Hostels Association putting a third of its properties up for sale, the future of coming-of-age travel is in question Chris Moss is a writer, editor and hotel expert on the UK, Spain and ...

Rickety bunk beds, spartan shared bathrooms and walkers and backpackers in woolly socks returning from a refreshing hike in the countryside. These are the images many people associate with a stay in a ...

If you've never been to a Youth Hostel, you should. Across the cites, towns, rolling hills, moorland, dense woodland and craggy coastlines of England and Wales there is a network of 150 Youth Hostel ...

Huts and cabins are nothing new, but the pandemic spurred demand for self-contained getaways in the great outdoors. Seasonal cabins sprang up in the Alps, shepherd’s huts appeared on English farmland, ...

Running a youth hostel changes your lifestyle. It allows you to meet people from all walks of life and learn about other cultures without leaving your own town or city. You may choose to set up your ...

Hostels are a lifesaver for travellers on a budget. While they may not be everyone's idea of a dream trip away, the reduced price can extend a trip into months rather than weeks and they're great for ...

Ten youth hostels in some of Britain's most outstanding areas of natural beauty are to close because of losses incurred during last year's foot-and-mouth crisis. The 72-year-old Youth Hostel ...