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Mindful Travel as a Woman - 15 Tips to Being More Present

Living out loud and mindfully shall be the trendiest thing to do, cause being able to enjoy life - and your travels - is

Last update: Dec 30, 2025

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Compass to Savings: Collection of the Latest Traveler Discounts

As a PLUZ member at Hostelz, you are granted exclusive access to Compass to Savings—your go-to guide for

Last update: Dec 30, 2025

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17 Safety Tips for Female Solo Travellers

As a long-term female solo traveller myself, I understand what it means to balance a fun time with a safe time. That is

Last update: Dec 29, 2025

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Best Hostel Booking App in 2026: What Smart Backpackers Use

If you’re searching for the best hostel booking app in [year], this guide will help you figure it out quickly.

Last update: Jan 22, 2026

When to Book Hostels? For Spontaneous Souls & Pre-Planners

No doubt you're contemplating when to book hostels for your upcoming backpacking trip. This is one of the most commonly

Last update: Jan 21, 2026

First-Time in a Hostel? 17 Basic & Advanced Tips to have a great Time

Sleeping and staying in hostels can be challenging. Between having to share with people you don't necessarily know,

Last update: Jan 12, 2026

HeyMondo Travel Insurance Review

Those of us at Hostelz have been backpacking for years, and if there's one thing we've learned, it's that the more you

Last update: Jan 26, 2026

SafetyWing Travel Insurance Review: is it the cheapest?

If you’re like us at Hostelz, you’re probably a pretty healthy person who doesn’t want to blow your

Last update: Jan 26, 2026

Best Backpacker Hostel Jobs: How to Travel with Free Accommodation

Ever thought about swapping a few hours of work for front-row seats to the world’s most incredible destinations?

Last update: Dec 30, 2025

Scared To Travel Alone? Good. Here’s What To Do About It

Feeling nervous about your first time solo traveling? Good. That nervous energy - or travel anxiety - means you’re

Last update: Dec 30, 2025

Why Solo-Travellers are Superheroes

Individuals who travel solo are often considered heroes by many because of how difficult it can be to travel without the

Last update: Dec 30, 2025

How to Plan the Perfect Backpacking Trip to Europe (Tips for US American Travelers)

Backpacking Europe as an American is more than just ticking off bucket-list destinations—it’s learning to

Last update: Dec 30, 2025

News, Updates & New Features on Hostelz – For Hostel Owners & Managers

Welcome to the Hostelz Announcements Hub! Here, you’ll find all the latest news, updates, and features designed

Last update: Dec 30, 2025

How to Create an Irresistible Hostel (a hostel owner's guide)

Often, it's the small things that make the difference between an unpopular hostel that backpackers avoid and a great

Last update: Dec 29, 2025

Instagram for Hostels: How to make your Hostel stand out on Instagram

So you would like to level up your Instagram game for your own hostel? After all, it is a great marketing channel that

Last update: Dec 29, 2025

New: Capsule Hotels on Hostelz

We’ve added capsule hotels to Hostelz — making it easier to find this budget-friendly accommodation style

Last update: Jan 23, 2026

New: Updated Hostelz vs Hostelworld vs Booking Comparison

We’ve fully updated our Hostelz vs Hostelworld vs Booking comparison to reflect how these platforms actually work

Last update: Jan 22, 2026

New: Find Hostel Jobs on Hostelz

We’ve launched a new section on Hostelz: Hostel Jobs & Volunteering. You can now find work and volunteer

Last update: Jan 17, 2026

Media Kit – Press Resources, Data & Brand Assets

Hostelz Launches Official Media Kit for Journalists and Creators Hostelz has launched its official Media Kit — a

Last update: Jan 18, 2026

Hostelz Launches Social Score to Help Travelers Avoid Lonely Hostels

Hostelz has launched Social Score, a new feature designed to help travelers find hostels where it’s easier to meet

Last update: Jan 15, 2026