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 ...

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 ...

Wander through any major European city and you’re bound to stumble upon dozens of hostels, their doorways crowded with rucksacks and chatting, laughing backpackers. The cheap, dormitory-style lodging ...