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Abouthostels.com - Hostels In Europe, European Backpacking and Adventure Travel Sites
If you are thinking about traveling through Europe - plan your trip well! Whether you have 3 weeks or 3 months you can see a lot, but make sure you are not trying to see too much. Research all your destinations in advance and ensure you have a flexible bus or rail pass to suit your needs. Internal flights between European countries can be expensive, but there are many discount airlines that offer cheaper fares for off-peak days and times.
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Hostels in Ireland
Ireland has a great selection of hostels many of which are linked to the Independent Holiday Hostels Association. There is a huge selection of hostels in Dublin, the capital city as well as a good offering country-wide.
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There are also a number of good backpacker tours available in Ireland offered by Tir na nOg, Paddywagon, Stray Travel and Blarney Bus. Find out more about these and other tours at
Featured Irish Hostels
Avalon House
Isaacs
Abraham House
Ashfield House
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Useful Sites
www.hostelireland.com
www.hostels-ireland.com
www.netbackpacker.com
www.irishhostel.com
www.ireland.org
www.bestvalueireland.com
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Hostels in England
There is a huge selection of hostel accommodation in England, with a glut of offerings in London the capital city.
Scotland and Wales also offer a great selection of hostel accommodation in Edinburgh, Glasgow and other locations. |
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Featured UK Hostels
www.st-christophers.co.uk
www.astorhostels.com
www.piccadillyhotel.net |
Useful Sites:
www.hosteluk.com
www.hostellondon.com
www.aussieinlondon.com
www.hostelscotland.com
www.hosteledinburgh.com
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Hostels in France
Paris offers a good choice of budget hotels and hostels, but early booking is essential during summer months. Some recommended hostels / budget hotels in Paris include:
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Featured French Hostels
Aloha Hostel
Le Village Hostel
Hotel Darcet
Hotel des Ecoles
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Useful Sites:
www.hostelparis.com
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Hostels in Germany
Germany offers a lot to interest the budget traveler - from the cultural diversity of Berlin to the fun-loving, beer-drinking Bavarian culture in Munich.
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Featured German Hostels
Mittes Backpackers Berlin
A&O Backpackers Berlin
Haus International Munich
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Useful Sites:
www.hostelgermany.com
www.hostelmunich.com
www.hostelberlin.com
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Hostels in Czech Republic
Prague is probably the destination of choice for most visitors to the Czech Republic, however, there are many other nice towns worth a visit. One in particular is Cesky Krumlov a traditional Czech town a few hours south of Prague.
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Featured Czech Hostels
Travellers Hostel in Prague
Welcome Hostels Prague
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Useful Sites:
www.hostelprague.com
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Hostels in Spain
Spain offers the visitor a variety of great architecture, food, wine and of course great beaches. No visit is complete without a visit to the beautiful city of Barcelona though other places worth heading include Madrid, the capital, Granada, Mallorca and the Canary Islands.
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Featured Spanish Hostels
Hostal Centric Barcelona
Hostal Gat Raval Barcelona
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Useful Sites:
www.hostelspain.com
www.hostelbarcelona.com
www.barcelona.com
www.backpackspain.com
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Hostels in Italy
Italy is fast becoming a popular backpacking destination with many villas and small hotels converting to backpacker hostels. There is a good selection of hostels in Rome, but early booking is essential in the capital! Tuscany, Venice and Florence are other popular destinations in the summertime, where prebooking is recommended.
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Featured Italian Hostels
www.bassettobackpack.com
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Useful Sites:
www.hostelitaly.com
www.backpackitaly.com
www.backpackglobe.com
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Hostels in Austria
Austria is a popular destination all year round, offering great skiing in the winter season and excellent alpine hill walking in the summertime. Popular destinations are Salzburg, Vienna and Innsbruck.
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Featured Austrian Hostels
Yoho Hostel Salzburg
Wombats Hostel Vienna
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Useful Sites:
www.hostelvienna.com
www.hostelaustria.com
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Hostels in Greece
Greece is one of those countries that has to be visited, whether your interests are in architecture and history or in island-hopping and partying you will find all you are looking for and more in Greece. Popular destinations are Athens, Corfu, Crete, Ios and Volos.
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Featured Greek Hostels
The Pink Palace Corfu
The Purple Pig Ios
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Useful Sites:
www.hostelgreece.com
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Hostels in Switzerland
Switzerland is another destination offering plenty to do in winter and summer. Popular locations are Geneva, Zurich, Bern and the beautiful town of Innsbruck.
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Featured Greek Hostels
www.balmers.com
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Useful Sites:
www.hostelinterlaken.com
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Other popular European destinations include:
Turkey
Iceland
Latvia
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General information on European Travel can be found at:
www.hosteleurope.com
www.bugeurope.com
www.roughguides.com
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