The YHA is offering Guardian readers 50% off stays at 26 of its hostels as a thank you for it winning Best UK Hotel in the recent Guardian and Observer Travel Awards
En suite bathrooms, Wi-Fi and cool decor are no longer strangers to youth hostels, but despite the revamp, holidaying with the YHA still offers its traditional camaraderie
Mexico City’s hotels are as full of character as the place itself. From boutique B&Bs to palaces with old-school charm, there’s much to explore – without busting your budget
Skiing holidays can be hard on a budget but these chalets and hostels offer cosy stays with plenty of facilities – and often without the hefty price tag
England’s countryside and coast not only offer great walking, but also the chance to cosy up in great places to stay, with food and drink as tasty as the views
As Jakes boutique hotel in Jamaica prepares to open the island’s first stylish hostel, we round up nine other cool hostels for budget-conscious travellers seeking autumn sun
Budget travellers to Ghent, Belgium, can now check in to a hostel housed in a former newspaper building with rooms named after famous papers, including one dedicated to the Guardian
San Sebastián, on Spain’s Basque Country coast, is attracting a younger crowd just as interested in surfing the waves as browsing its pintxo bars. Here Trevor Baker picks the best new affordable places to stay
British Columbia's rugged beaches offer everything from wild camping to luxury lodges. All these places to stay near Vancouver start at under £100 a night
Lisbon has perhaps the best value accommodation of any European city, from a stylish hostel where you can stay in comfort from just €12 a night to design hotels with roof-top views