Educational trips and subject-focused education tours

Educational trips can enhance learning in many subjects, allowing students time to bond with their peers and have a range of new experiences outside of the classroom. HI’s group hostels are located around the world, and our cost-effective accommodation for groups provides an ideal base for subject study trips and education tours. History, the arts, language study, geography, religious studies, geology, urban studies, science and sport are all well catered for at a variety of group hostels in numerous countries. Use the menu below to find out which of our group hostels is suited to study trips and education tours in your chosen subject:

NOTE: If the subject or area of focus for your study trip is not shown above, you may find it in our General Travel menu (for arts, culture & more), Language Study menu or our Sports / Activity menu (for sports trips and activity breaks).

Why HI Groups hostel accommodation, services and facilities are perfect for study trips

In additional to the educational benefits of study trips, residential group trips also support many other social skills. To ensure these experiences are available to all, Hostelling International’s accommodation for groups provides a safe, quality-assured and affordable base to learn. HI group hostels are well-equipped to service educational trips, and many hostels often provide extra services and facilities ideal for education tours, such as:

• Private rooms for teachers or group leaders
• Comprehensive meals service including dinner, breakfast and lunch packs for days out
• Classrooms and lecture rooms
• Games rooms and lounge areas
• Parking for coaches or mini-buses
• Assistance with booking or arranging group activities and excursions

Finding the right accommodation for groups is key to successful group trips. Hostelling International has over 100 years’ experience in accommodating educational trips, education tours and other group trips around the world. For organisers of study trips, staying in our hostel accommodation for groups provides a convenient and informative hub for exploring the local area. As well as excellent budget accommodation and facilities tailored to group trips, HI group hostels have knowledgeable staff happy to share their tips and recommendations to ensure you make the most of your stay in their city or town throughout your educational trip.

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