Enter the Vault: the ‘secret’ room at Edinburgh’s new hostel
A centuries’ old vault has been turned into a ‘very well soundproofed’ room at a new hostel in the Scottish capital
New life for Switzerland’s hippy valley
In the age of overtourism, a bohemian mountain community in Ticino has rejected national-park status (and fast-track development) in favour of grassroots projects
A local’s guide to Bristol: 10 top tips
The UK’s only European green capital winner thrums with activity: there’s organic and vegan eating, naturally, plus alternative shopping, great community spirit and even a bear wood
10 of Europe’s best hostels with pools
Whether on a city rooftoop or at a rural retreat, these hostels all make a splash by offering an indoor or outdoor pool to chill in
10 of Europe’s best hostels near city railway stations
Don’t go the extra mile for a bed in Europe’s great cities. From Rome to Vienna, Berlin to Barcelona, here are 10 great hostels just a short hop from the train
10 of the best hostels in rural Scotland
Rucksack at the ready ... these budget stays range from a historic crofters’ village to a purpose-built bunkhouse, all in spectacular settings
Mobile foam: Surf Portugal’s best waves – by B&B truck
The new Truck Surf Hotel is a bunkhouse on wheels that lets surfers catch waves at locations along the southwest coast, as well as taking in great views and food
20 of the best new and recently refurbished hotels in the UK
From Cornish boutique rooms to a west Highlands bunkhouse we sift for value among arrivals on the hotel and hostel scene
10 of the best new hostels in amazing buildings
From Austin to Bangkok, these hostels with redeveloped buildings and transformed open spaces have the wow factor
Peaks and Downs: the best family-friendly breaks in national parks
England and Wales’ national parks date from a law passed 70 years ago. Our writer, who has walked all 13, picks fun breaks and youth hostels in each
Hoscars winners: the world’s best hostels 2019
Prague hostel wins trio of titles in annual hostel awards, which has introduced new solo travel categories to reflect rise in independent travellers
10 of the best hotels near the sights in Argentina
With the peso dropping 50% against the dollar, Argentina is affordable again, including characterful hotels and hostels in Mendoza, Patagonia, Buenos Aires and other hotspots
Europe’s best wilderness cabins and mountain huts for hikers
From designer dens to remote refuges, there are thousands of – often free – walkers’ huts in amazing locations across Europe
10 of Tokyo’s best budget hotels, inns and hostels
The world’s largest city is notoriously expensive, but ryokans, pods and even design hotels can cost less than you think
20 of the best UK hotels, B&Bs and campsites for walkers
After a day’s hiking, a cosy place to bed down for the night feels like heaven. All these boltholes are in walking country and many offer extras such as guides, pick-ups and picnics