Hostels

Here at Wyld Family Travel, we believe Hostels are underutilised by family travellers these days. A lot of Hostels these days are just as good as hotels. You will find private rooms with ensuites, tour desks, bike hire, cafes, bars and more. The social benefits of a hostel are amazing, you can meet other families and travellers.

Staying at Hostels for families

  • East Meets West – A Review of Holiday Inn Express Qingdao City Centre
    One of the big challenges about travelling to China is finding accommodation when there are so few reviews on popular sites like Booking.com and Expedia. We stayed in Qingdao, China, a city not renowned for being popular with international tourists. Finding the right accommodation for our family was a top priority, as we also had … Read the full article here
  • Is the YHA Central London good for families in 2024
    Travelling with a family of four presents unique challenges when finding accommodation. We all crave a comfortable and convenient location, but budget-friendly family options can be scarce, especially in popular cities like London. Finding spacious rooms that comfortably accommodate four can be particularly difficult and expensive. Finding Value- Family Accommodation in London: Our YHA Central … Read the full article here
  • 13 reasons why you should be staying in hostels with kids in 2024
    Party, party, party is what most people think when they think of staying in a hostel on a trip. When the idea of staying in a hostel for the first time was brought up as a way to save money while travelling, it was a hard no for me. I didn’t think staying in a … Read the full article here
  • Staying at Meininger Munich City Centre with kids
    When planning a trip to Munich with family, it is important to consider where to stay in Munich with family to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Meininger Munich City Center Hostel is a popular accommodation option located in the heart of Munich, Germany. Not quite a Hotel, not quite a Hostel, Meininger Munich city … Read the full article here
  • Best accommodation in Strasbourg with kids
    The capital of Alsace is an amazing city to visit all year round. The area is world-famous for its wine, with the Alsace wine route running the length of the region and its fairytale villages completely picture-perfect. In winter, Strasbourg hosts its world-famous Christmas market that people from all over the world flock to. But … Read the full article here
  • Couples stay at Sydney Harbour YHA
    One look at the pictures of YHA Australia’s location in The Rocks at Sydney and we were sold. The picture in question shows the rooftop bar area that overlooks the Sydney Opera House and The Sydney Harbour Bridge. I could instantly imagine my wife and I sitting on the roof of Sydney Harbour YHA, having a drink … Read the full article here
  • YHA Canterbury reviewed for families
    As a family of 4, we look for good value, well-located accommodation wherever we travel. Anyone who has travelled as a family can tell you rooms for four in any city can be hard to come by and expensive. We have stayed in hostels in Europe and Asia in the past and hope to do so in … Read the full article here
  • The excellent and affordable Alley Youth Hostel Xian China
    Xian is a big bustling city of nearly 9 million people in North-West China and it is home to so many cultural experiences for tourists. Affordable accommodation is one thing it is not known for so we were on a mission to find something within our budget. In the back streets of the Muslim Quarter, … Read the full article here
  • Staying at the Connect Hostel Chiang Rai
    When we were looking for places to stay in Chiang Rai, The Connect Hostel kept popping up high in every search. There were many hotels and hostels in Chiang Rai to choose from. We selected Connect Hostel as our Chiang Rai accommodation. We like staying at hostels with our kids especially when we can find … Read the full article here
  • 14 Great Hostels for families in Europe
    As I walked into the Generator Hostel in Copenhagen, I looked around at all the people in the common area. There I could see singles, friends, couples and families. A thought ran instantly through my mind. How many families have never considered staying at a hostel because of pre-conceived notions that hostels are all about … Read the full article here
  • The Generator Copenhagen Reviewed – The best place to stay in Copenhagen with family
    When I think of hostels, I generally think of dirty shared rooms with drunken teens and twentysomethings running around drunk, making noise at all hours of the morning. That is not The Generator Copenhagen. Could we have been more wrong? While looking for affordable accommodation in Copenhagen, the Generator Hostel kept popping up. Could a … Read the full article here