The Latest Breaking News from Hostelworld

Hostelworld cashes in on higher commission as Iran war dampens bookings

The company estimated the impact of the conflict reduced bookings growth by about 3% over the first half of the year.

Evening Standard · Jul 9

Travelling to Europe? Here are the essential travel apps you need to download

From trains and translation to booking stays and splitting costs, these are the apps that can make travelling around Europe much easier.

Euronews · Apr 5

Break-ups driving new travel trend that could shake up hotel industry

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The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

Couple on 10-year honeymoon they funded 'by selling saucy photos' share life update

Kieran Shannon and his partner Silke Muys, who are travelling the world on a 10 year honeymoon which they are funding by selling steamy photos, have posted an update of their trip in Thailand

Daily Mirror · Jun 3, 2023

Six things you have to do while hostel-hopping across Mexico

Beach days, cenote swimming, exploring mayan ruins and plenty of hostel pool parties - here’s how make your Mexico trip extra fun

Irish Mirror · Nov 18, 2022

Hostelworld predicts modest post-pandemic earnings bounce

Business has been faced with ‘challenging and highly volatile macro-economic conditions’

Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2022

Couple on ten year honeymoon travel world for £7 a day 'by selling saucy photos'

"Everyday is an adventure. We lead such a beautiful life but we try to share the hard times too because it’s not always easy"

Manchester Evening News · Sep 7, 2022

Couple live off £7 a day and finance 10-year honeymoon by selling steamy pics

They met in Spain three years ago

Wales Online · Sep 6, 2022

Hostelworld revenues spike on travel market ‘strong recovery’

Business said demand had increased across all ‘demand segments and destinations’

Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2022

Hostelworld benefits from ‘pent up’ traveller demand across Europe

Bookings back to 80% of pre-pandemic levels for booking platform

Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2022