Category:  Awards

Where will you be watching Eurovision 2013?

Eurovision 2013 – The perfect excuse for a groups getaway

By higroups on May 03, 2013

It’s one of the most-watched television events in the world. And this year an estimated 125 million people from throughout Europe will be tuning in on May 18 to support the singing sensation from their country.

Hostelling International HI-5ive Awards

HI Announces The HI-5ives!

By Marta Kurczab on Dec 10, 2012

Hostelling International is the only global network of Hostel Associations and here are the BEST hostels in the world as voted by our customers! The Friendliest Hostel, Most Comfortable Hostel, Green Hostel, Best Hostel Country and of course our Best Hostel!

YHA Beverley Friary lounge

YHA Celebrates Top 5 Ranking in Best UK Hotel Category

By guest blogger on Oct 18, 2012

YHA England & Wales achieves a top 5 ranking in the ‘Best UK Hotel’ category in the recent Guardian, Observer and guardian.co.uk Readers’ Travel Awards 2012!

Loch Ossian Youth Hostel

Loch Ossian Youth Hostel Wins Major National Eco Award

By Stephen on Oct 05, 2012

SYHA Hostelling Scotland’s eco Youth Hostel, Loch Ossian won a UK Water Efficiency Award this month at the Environment Agency and Waterwise biannual UK Water Efficiency Awards 2012

Idrija (Author-Samo Trebižan)

Sustainable Destinations in Slovenia Receive EU Boost

By Stephen on Apr 24, 2012

The purpose of ‘European Destinations of ExcelleNce’ (EDEN) is to showcase what Europe has to offer, unique destinations that, until now, have been relatively undiscovered. Find out these great destinations in the beautiful country of Slovenia.

Sydney Railway Square YHA

Next Stop Sydney Railway Square YHA!

By Stephen on Mar 01, 2012

Sydney Railway Square YHA is a very unique hostel right next to Sydney Central Railway Station. If you fancy a stay in a historic building or even in a train carriage, make this most excellent hostel is your next stop!

Lerwick Hostel

Best Hostel 2011 Lerwick Hostel (Shetland Isles)

By Stephen on Feb 27, 2012

Lerwick Hostel on the Shetland Isles, just off northern Scotland was voted ‘Best Hostel 2011′ from customers who left ratings on hihostels.com website. We contacted Dale who is hostel manager at Lerwick to see what the award means to him and everyone who works there.

Finland Visatupa Hostel of the Year 2012

Lapland is the home of ‘Hostel of the Year in Finland 2012’

By guest blogger on Feb 20, 2012

The ‘Hostel of the Year 2012′ for Finland is Visatupa! Located in the southern Sodankyla in Lapland, this is a much loved and welcoming treat for many travellers. Delicious food, cosy atmosphere and close to nature will make this an unforgettable hostel experience.

HI Baan Dinso - The Most Efficient Hostel

HI5ive Award Ceremony at HI Baan Dinso Hostel

By Stephen on Jan 13, 2012

HI Baan Dinso is a firm favourite with HI guests who voted it ‘Best Hostel’ in both 2009 and 2010, so it’s no surprise to see it winning ‘The Most Efficient Hostel’ this year. Congratulations and very well done!

HI-5ives Hostelling International Hostel Awards

HI Announces HI-5ives! (The Best Hostels in the World)

By Amy on Dec 07, 2011

Hostelling International (HI), the only global network of hostel Associations, has announced the best hostels in the world according to their customers. Take a look at the winners here!