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Here you'll find updates on the latest activities and industry trends, as well as information on the best destination and finest hostels - all from HostelBookers, the UK's leading online budget accommodation provider.

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HostelBookers Say Happy Christmas with hostel deals in Berlin, Prague and London

HostelBookers are offering bargain hunters cheap Christmas shopping holidays in Europe.

11 Nov 2009

HostelBookers Launches Site in 8 More Language

HostelBookers has launched 8 new languages on its website for its non-English speaking customers, after its popularity continues to grow in the European Market.

10 Nov 2009

Egypt heats up as a backpacking destination, leaving cheap package holidays out in the cold.

Once the preserve of cheap winter sun package deals, HostelBookers can reveal that Egypt is a top backpacking destination for Winter 2009. The budget accommodation site is bucking the market trend, with a boom in hostel bookings and frequently top-rated hostels in destinations such as Cairo and Dahab.

28 Oct 2009

HostelBookers offers VIP tickets to the 2009 Gillette Four Nations rugby league finals

HostelBookers is offering its top customers three pairs of VIP tickets to the 2009 Gillette Four Nations rugby league finals,at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 14th November 2009.

16 Oct 2009

Marbella cheap winter sun destination as crowds fall by 30%

Travelers looking for some cheap and chic winter sun should head to Marbella, as low crowds and high temperatures guarantee great holiday bargains.

07 Oct 2009

HostelBookers Launch Travel Photography Competition with Rough Guides

HostelBookers have teamed up with Rough Guides to launch an innovative travel photo competition, where travelers can create their own photo ‘guides’ that will inspire others to explore the world.

30 Sep 2009

Travellers can bag budget accommodation for up to 62 per cent less through HostelBookers

HostelBookers can offer customers savings of over 62 per cent over rival Hostelworld, according to independent research.

24 Sep 2009

Join the scrum at the First Four Nations Rugby Tournament

Taking place in England and France during October and November, the 2009 tournament promises to be better than ever, and HostelBookers still have availability for the best Four Nations Stadium Accommodation.

21 Sep 2009

HostelBookers WINS WebAward

Our recently refreshed website launched early in 2009 and provides customers with more accommodation choice alongside improved booking tools.  The website was the result of approximately 12 months of development by the HostelBookers team, and the WebAward for Hotel and Lodging Standard of Excellence is a great recognition of the hard work involved.

 

15 Sep 2009

Beer prices may be rising, but you can enjoy Oktoberfest 2009 on a budget with HostelBookers

The price of a pint has gone up again, but you can still see Oktoberfest 2009 on a budget, thanks to HostelBookers' cheapest accommodation.

08 Sep 2009

More Women Travel Solo As Recession Bites

More women than ever before are swapping handbags for backpacks and hitting the road solo, HostelBookers.com can reveal.

25 Aug 2009

HostelBookers Nominated for Two British Travel Awards

After a successful year developing and expanding their brand, HostelBookers is proud to receive two nominations for the British Travel Awards – Best Accommodation Booking Website and Best Trade Booking Website.

20 Aug 2009

HostelBookers Launches First Ever Summer Sale

HostelBookers is offering up to 70% off at more than 100 quality hostels in popular cities and beach resorts around southern Europe throughout August.

24 Jul 2009

Arty Hostels at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Book your Edinburgh Fringe hostel accommodation in the city’s coolest art hostels and celebrate the biggest arts festival in the world with Hostelbookers!

21 Jul 2009

HostelBookers Launches Innovative London Festival Competition on YouTube

Following the groundbreaking Twitter Easter Egg Hunt, HostelBookers is launching a new competition to win London festival tickets on YouTube.

29 Jun 2009

Top Gay Hostels for 40 Years of Gay Pride

To mark 40 years of active gay culture, leading budget accommodation provider HostelBookers.com has compiled a list of top gay hostels.

22 Jun 2009

Look Before You Book: HostelBookers Adds Street View

Customers will be able to see up-to-date panoramic views for streets around the world – helping them explore the area in which they are planning to say and find the exact location of their hostel.
05 Jun 2009

5p Summer Beds for 5 Years of HostelBookers

To celebrate its fifth birthday, HostelBookers is running a special offer with beach hostel beds for just 5p a night.

25 May 2009

HostelBookers Offers Cheapest Accommodation on the Web

HostelBookers has been named cheaper than their major competitor Hostelworld following a survey by EyeforTravel of 600 properties from 20 popular worldwide destinations.

10 Apr 2009

HostelBookers Launches Ground Breaking Twitter Travel Competition

The leading budget accommodation website will launch a Twitter ‘Easter egg hunt’ around Europe on Monday April 6 - the first travel competition to be based solely on Twitter.

05 Apr 2009

Celebrate St Patrick's Day with HostelBookers

For the best deals on budget accommodation to join in with this worldwide event, look no further than www.hostelbookers.com.

01 Mar 2009

HostelBookers Launches New Website

HostelBookers launches a new website this week, offering travelers a more comprehensive and truthful overview of their holiday accommodation. 

10 Feb 2009

Romance Comes Cheap With HostelBookers

If you think you can’t afford a romantic day away this year, think again. HostelBookers has a fabulous variety of super chic hostels available this Valentine’s Day for as little as £5.40 per night.

05 Feb 2009

Jumbo Hostel Soars To New Heights

Jumbo Hostel, the world's first hostel on a plane, becomes the latest addition to the HostelBookers website. 

28 Jan 2009

HostelBookers Seals Partnership With TNT To Entice Antipodeans In Britain

HostelBookers teams up with leading media company, TNT, and becomes the official acccomodation provider for their online platform.

22 Dec 2008

HostelBookers Gains Prominence In Growing Gap Year Market As Figures Jump By 21%

The number of British students taking a gap year will increase by 21 percent, despite the country entering a recession. 

05 Dec 2008

HostelBookers Receives Best Youth Product At British Travel Awards

HostelBookers is recognized at Britain Youth Travel Awards for their innovation and successful customer experience in the global youth travel market.

25 Nov 2008

Holiday With A Conscience For As Little As £14 Per Night With HostelBookers

HostelBookers helps your bank balance and the environment with fantastic eco-friendly hostels from around the world.

30 Oct 2008

15% Savings On Group Bookings This Christmas Or New Year With HostelBookers

HostelBookers announce great deals on group accommodation over the festive season; the more beds you book, the cheaper the cost!

27 Oct 2008

Plans For Hostels’ Halloween Heat Up

Hostels and travelers around the world prepare to unite for an evening of fun, games and fancy dress on October 31st for Halloween.

27 Oct 2008

Escape To The Country From Just £13 A Night With HostelBookers

Staying on British shores can benefit your wallet as well as your activity list, with HostelBookers' selection of idyllic rural retreats close to home.

09 Oct 2008

Five Hundred For HostelBookers on Flickr

HostelBookers upload their 500th hostel image onto popular social netowrking site Flickr, showcasing the best in budget accommodation around the world. 

08 Oct 2008

HostelBookers Leads The Way With Groundbreaking New Video Feature

HostelBookers raises the bar with over 100 video clips of hostels in top destinations, helping travelers see exactly what each property has to offer.

19 Aug 2008

HostelBookers Make Key Industry Appointments As Headcount Grows By 37%

A significant increase in the number of employees and select key appointments reflect HostelBookers' constant development and growth.

14 Aug 2008

Surge in Family Bookings for Hostel Accommodation

Recent figures show more and more families are taking advantage of the value for money offered by hostel accommodation and HostelBookers.

17 Jul 2008

Hip Hostels Mean Bookings Rise By 83 Percent

There's one good thing to come out of this year's credit crunch; travelers of all types and ages are increasingly recognizing the benefits of staying in a hostel.

19 Jun 2008

HostelBookers.com Searches For Efficiencies

HostelBookers teams up with search engine specialists Efficient Frontiers to increase user optomisation and internet positioning.

14 May 2008

HostelBookers Signs New Deals

HostelBookers strikes partnerships with like-minded travel sites to provide their customers with the best deals on budget accommodation.

19 Mar 2008

Care Free, If Not Career Free, Traveling

A recent study has shown that gap year students are more likely to shape their travel plans around future employment opportunities.

20 Mar 2007

HostelBookers Maps Out Clever Plan With Google

HostelBookers paves the way for technological travel with a new partnership with Google Maps that allows customers to simplify their accommodation options on the site.

30 Jan 2007

London Set To Stay Top For 2007 As Budget Travelers Flock For The Familiar

London continues to reign supreme as HostelBookers announces the 100 most popular destinations for budget travelers in 2007.

01 Dec 2006

Your Igloo or Mine? Cool New Holiday Destination Comes Online

With 'cool-as-you-like' ice hotels and bars the latest winter holiday trend, HostelBookers offers travelers an unforgettable experience.

17 Oct 2006
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