YHA Boggle Hole, Fylingthorpe, Whitby, North Yorkshire: hostel review
YHA hostels have reinvented themselves – and changed almost as much as our writer has in the 20 years since she last stayed in one
Budget guesthouses, hostels and hotels in Iceland: readers’ travel tips
The force of the elements is all-pervasive in Iceland, so cosiness, comfort and hospitality are high among our readers’ priorities when it comes to affordable places to stay beyond Reykjavík
Travel tips: discover Macedonia’s Lake Ohrid, plus deals of the week
The sublime lakeside setting of Macedonia’s second city, plus bargain rates at London’s new Zetter Hotel and a hip new Paris hostel
Hanging with rock stars: affordable hikes in western Norway
The Norwegian fjords may sound like a pricey choice for hikers, but a new shuttle bus linking top trails with smart and comfortable huts makes Celia Topping’s trip affordable as well as spectacular
Trekking the Tour du Mont Blanc
Covering 170km and 10,000m of ascent, the TMB – which takes in France, Italy and Switzerland – is one of the world’s greatest walks
Mountain huts and lodges in Europe: readers’ travel tips
Walkers share their favourite places to rest on a long hike, with ‘volcano huts’ in Iceland, mountain shelters and a hostel dug out of the cliffs among the highlights
Win a year’s worth of YHA holidays
Guardian Travel has joined forces with the hostelling organisation to give one lucky reader the chance to win 200 nights – free – at any of 160 locations in England and Wales
10 of the smartest new hostels in Europe
Style and comfortable stays don’t come at too high a price in this selection of new hostels across Europe. From retro-chic design in Paris to eco-cred beds in Amsterdam, you can eat, sleep and meet without it costing the earth
Safestay, York: hostel review
Sitting right on York’s historic Micklegate, this converted Georgian townhouse is a smart, innovative hostel with private rooms and dorms
Top 10 budget hotels, hostels and B&Bs in Barcelona
With its art and architecture, great food and beaches, Catalonia’s ever-popular capital can be a pricey choice. We have picked 10 affordable places to stay in the city’s characterful barrios
Hotel and hostel accommodation in Wales: readers’ travel tips
From luxury B&Bs along the coast to cosy cottages tucked away in the wilderness, readers recommend their favourite places to stay in Wales
Top 10 budget beach hotels, guesthouses and hostels on the Yucatán peninsula, Mexico
Well-known and deservedly popular for its jungle, coast and ancient ruins, the Yucatán peninsula can be a pricey place to stay – unless you pick one of these brilliant budget hotels and hostels
Top 20 new hotel, hostel and campsites in mainland Europe and the UK for 2015
Whether you’re after boutique glamour, a smart hostel or family glamping, Rhiannon Batten rounds up the most exciting new and and upcoming places to stay in 2015
Travel tips: family friendly Menorca, plus deals of the week
Explore the underrated Menorca, stay in a YHA hostel and try Sardinia’s new Eurocamp, says Joanne O’Connor
Jamaica’s hippest hotel opens a hostel
One of the coolest hotels in the Caribbean has just opened a hostel next door for those who want style and comfort on a budget, writes Amanda Statham