LUXURY HOSTELS

#bunk is right in the centre of the Istanbul party scene and surrounded by chic cafés, bars, restaurants, art galleries and shops. There’s a roof top Jacuzzi and terrace and a cool bar and café on site, and free Wi-Fi. Dorms and private rooms available.

This former convent building is brilliantly located between Santa Maria Maggiore, Termini Station and the Coliseum in Rome. Every room is ensuite and has an LCD TV, free Wi-Fi and modern yet traditional decor. Double and triple rooms available.

Just an easy walk from Plaça Catalunya in Barcelona you’ll find the Casa Gracia Barcelona Central Hostel. It’s close to the Park Ciutadella, Sagrada Familia, La Rambla and Port Vell too. Enjoy a free breakfast, free internet, TV/DVD, a kitchen and a cosy, fun lounge.

This luxury hostel in a youthful area of Chicago is great for meeting fellow travellers. There are spacious and modern areas to chill out in and a kitchen and patio to enjoy your free breakfast on too. It’s just a short walk from Chicago’s beaches and Lincoln Park.

The Fauzi Azar Inn is a 200-year-old Arab mansion turned guesthouse with dorms and private rooms. An Arabic breakfast buffet comes free and the ottoman-style main hall is great for socialising. Located in the city’s heart, it’s close to all Nazareth’s main attractions.

This ex-royal mansion is right in the centre of Budapest and offers luxury ensuite double rooms as well as beautiful dorm rooms. All private rooms have TVs and all dorms have plants. There are also mosaic windows and a free library too.

Old Town Hostel in the historical part of Stockholm is super modern and pure luxury. Located in the basement of a 17th Century building it’s like a futuristic vault. It’s just 5 minutes’ walk from Central Station and there’s a large kitchen, a lounge and free Wi-Fi too.

This stylish and funky hostel is great for flashpackers on a budget. Spacious dorms and private rooms available – mostly ensuite. There’s an in-house bar, restaurant and chilled lounge and it’s just 3 minutes from the famous Alexanderplatz tower in Berlin’s centre.

Oops Hostel is right in the centre of Mouffetard, Chinatown and the Latin Quarter. As well as being cool, modern accommodation you’ll also get a breakfast, internet and Wi-Fi free. You’ll be right by the Metro station making it easy to explore the rest of the city too.

The Victorian elegance of Palmers Lodge makes it stand out. The Grade II listed building now has internet, Wi-Fi, free breakfast, a bar and restaurant and a TV lounge. It’s close to Camden, Regents Park and West Hampstead. Spacious dorms and private rooms available.

This elegant hostel is situated in a large, Qing-dynasty courtyard meaning guests can stay in an authentic Chinese Hutong at great value prices. It’s a relaxing hostel, but adventure isn’t far away as the staff will be happy to book your tours and the subway is just 3 minutes’ walk away.

It’s the only hostel in Sydney on the historic Harbourside Rocks precinct. Enjoy the Harbour Bridge and Opera House from the rooftop terrace and there’s Wi-Fi, a kitchen and a BBQ area too. The Susannah Place Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art are close by.

There’s a fun and intimate atmosphere at The Travellers House in the Baixa, Lisbon. There’s a music lounge, a kitchen, a TV/DVD room and mega fast internet. It’s easy to reach the cool sites of Lisbon from here and there’s a free breakfast to set you up for the day.