Winter Holiday Destinations
Feeling the winter chill? Want to warm up this winter without breaking the bank?
Things are heating up at HostelBookers, with the best prices for accommodation in some of the world’s warmest winter destinations.
We think everyone should be able to afford a winter sun break, so we’ve hand-picked places across the globe with guaranteed warm weather, and hostels at even hotter prices!
So swap those Balaclavas for Bikinis and hit the beach – with our choice of exciting holidays, there’s plenty more to do once you’ve topped up your tan. Picture yourself bartering in a Moroccan bazaar, exploring the Ancient wonders of Egypt, or partying in a Mexican beach bar!
Want to know just how hot it can get? According to weather.com, average temperatures in New York are a chilly 30°F and 41°F in London in January. See how they measure up with our Winter sun Destinations:
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
80°F
Once a sleepy fishing village, the Playa del Carmen in Mexico is now a buzzing beach resort, with authentic local restaurants, disco bars and a daily flea market. January temperatures are truly tropical at 80°F. The Happy Gecko Hotel and Hostel has shared rooms from just €4.09 per person per night.
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Sydney, Australia
77°F
It’s summer in Sydney, so hit the surf and enjoy temperatures of 77°F. This backpacker’s favourite has a wild party scene and laid-back beaches, and rooms at the Jolly Swagman Backpackers start at just €14.90 a night.
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Marrakech, Morocco
66°F
The exotic city of Marrakech is guaranteed to spice up your Christmas holidays. Renowned for great shopping in the souks, breathtaking Moorish architecture and the romantic winding streets of the Medina, this Moroccan treasure stays warm at 66°F in January. Shared Rooms in the Riad Marrakech Rouge, a colourful guesthouse in the city center, start from just €7.87 per person per night.
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The Algarve, Portugal
62°F
The Algarve in Portugal is famous for its scenic landscape of rocky cliffs and sun-soaked bays, with temperatures reaching 62°F in January. The capital, Faro is more authentic than the brash coastal resorts, with chilled out beaches, and a quirky medieval quarter, complete with bone chapel. Stay in the Residencial Dandy for only €15 a night.
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Singapore, Singapore
85°F
Singapore is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in South East Asia, and the weather stays a balmy 85°F in January. Enjoy bargain shopping and some of the world’s best restaurants, and bed down at the Welcome Inn Backpacker’s for just €5.77 a night. See all hostels in Singapore
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
84°F
February signals Carnival time in Rio de Janeiro, but this vibrant city is worth the trip all winter. Hit the famous Copacabana and Ipanema beaches and roast in scorching 84°F temperatures. The Barão Copa hostel is only €7.60 a night, and five minutes’ walk from the beach.
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Miami, USA
78°F
Party city Miami heats up to 78°F in January, and has come a long way since the days of Baywatch. Dance your socks off in a salsa club, pose with the South Beach set, and dig those Art Deco buildings. Shared rooms at the Jazz on South Beach hostel start from only €8 a night.
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Cairo, Egypt
67°F
The hectic capital of Egypt, Cairo cools down to a pleasant 67°F in winter, the perfect temperature for exploring the pyramids, chilling in a Shisha cafe or taking a Felucca ride along the Nile. Private rooms at the top-rated Arabian Nights hotel start at €4.96 per person per night.
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Marbella, Spain
63°F
The sunniest spot on the Costa del Sol, chic beach retreat Marbella sizzles at highs of 63°F in January. Private rooms at the Pension Aduar start at an unbelievable €7 per person per night.
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